Mary Jane Bryant
Coventry,CT
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 25 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Eastern CT Cardiology
03.2005 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Medical Assistant
Eastern CT Cardiology
03.2005 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Hospitalist /Lead Phlebotomist
Manchester Hospital
09.1994 - 03.2005
- Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.
- Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Phoned in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisted with processing medical assistance applications to handle patient pharmacy and payment needs.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Education
Certificate Medical Assistant -
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA09.2017
Certificate Phlebotomy -
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT12.1994
Skills
- Patient Confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Medical Testing
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Venipuncture
- Medical Records Review
- Staff Management
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Care
- HIPAA
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Eastern CT Cardiology
03.2005 - Current
Medical Assistant
Eastern CT Cardiology
03.2005 - Current
Hospitalist /Lead Phlebotomist
Manchester Hospital
09.1994 - 03.2005
Certificate Medical Assistant -
Ashworth College
Certificate Phlebotomy -
Manchester Community College
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