Martha Barba
Corona,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Phlebotomy 15 years of experience. Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Skilled Phlebotomist with experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Lead
Quest Diagnostics
Corona, CA
11.1993 - 03.2022
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
Phlebotomist
Corona Regional Hospital
Corona, CA
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [50 times per day
Education
Montebello High School
Montebello, CASkills
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Glucose Screening
- Sample Processing
- Data Entry
- Patient Relations
- Problem Solving
- Paperwork Processing
- Supply Restocking
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Responding to Difficult Customers
- Call Documentation
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
- Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Certification
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Corona Regional Hospital
04.2007 - 08.2012
Group Lead
Quest Diagnostics
11.1993 - 03.2022
Montebello High School
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