Mecheryl Begay
Bapchule,AZ
Summary
Seeking a position in Medical Laboratory Technician/ Phlebotomist in a challenging progressive environment to use my skills that I have learn, to secure a long lasting relationship in the healthcare field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Gila River Health Care
Sacaton , AZ
2019.03 - Current
- Draw patient in a Timely matter
- Customer service greet patients and staff
- Ordering outside labs creating new encounters for patient
- Faxing and sending test results back to ordering facilities
- Centrifuge specimens and taking them to departments
- Following all clinical laboratory standards and protocols, following policy
- Responsible for putting in supply orders, stock work areas as needed
- Initialing, and time of collection of specimen
- Process and register all specimen using the Cerner and Harvest
- Assembles equipment such as tourniquets, needles and disposable all needle, blood collection device
- Data confidentiality polices and regulation including HIPPA
- Microbiology molecular testing includes strep A, Covid ID, Flu A/B, RSV
- Bio-fire Respiratory testing
- Culture urine, Strep B, wound culture on microbiology plate for next day reading
- Resulting out patients results and communicating with doctors.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization.
- Identified discrepancies in test results that may indicate errors in specimen collection or processing methods.
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Chandler , AZ
2016.06 - 2019.02
- Phenylketonuria (PKU) 5 to 10 Infants daily
- Level 1 Trauma
- Perform Phlebotomy on patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric
- Venipuncture using multiple technique such as syringe, butterflies, capillary and straight needle stick provide appropriate post care of phlebotomy site
- Respond to all codes through hospital according to policy
- Collected specimen in timely manner (Stats, Time, Routine)
- Receive and process all specimen and handed over to appropriate laboratory department
- Typing, organized skills, accurate data entry ability to remain calm and function during difficult or emergency situations
- Cooperate with coworkers in completion of assignments and sets priorities for specimen collection
- Standard precaution, infection control and proper isolation technique (PPE).
LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTMY TECHNICIAN
MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM
Phoenix , AZ
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Acknowledge of sending specimens out to Banner, Mayo, lab corp, Sonora quest outside laboratory including UC Davis, Mira vista and Prometheus in timely manner
- Venipuncture, collects blood, and provides appropriate post-care of phlebotomy site
- Standard precautions, infection control, and proper isolation techniques
- Performs order entry; retrieves and verifies patient collection data and patient special notations using appropriate sources
- Customer Service, Answer department telephone in professional, timely accurate manner
- Completes all clerical tasks involved in specimen collection, processing and laboratory compliance
- Prepares all specimen to be centrifuge, separated and distribute to all department in timely manner
- Assures specimens have the volume, assay requirement and time requirement for all send outs labs
- Maintain accurate records and computer entry on all specimen and the patients
- Processes patient specimens according to standards
- Customer Service, Answer department telephone in professional, timely accurate manner
- Unpacks specimens from other clinics and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
LAB ASSISTANT II
ABRAZO WEST VALLEY CAMPUS
Goodyear , AZ
2013.07 - 2016.05
- Successfully completed more than 5,000 draws on pediatrics to geriatrics patients no resticks
- Assisted in Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Department, Trauma Unit
- Label tubes and specimen container with proper Patient Identification Verification
- Follow infection control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture
- Waived Testing /quality monitor control
- Prepare blood collecting equipment, draw blood and safety store and transport samples
- Teamwork, Communication skills with patients, Doctors and Employees through Hospital
- Proper collection of blood specimen in timely matter, STAT and Routine Manner
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood samples.
LAB ASSISTANT
ST.LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
Phoenix , AZ
2011.08 - 2013.06
- Able to draw patients one after another no re-sticks over 3,000 draws completed
- Ability to use butterfly, straight needles blood cultures and syringe draws
- Draw pediatrics to geriatrics patients on daily basis
- Be able to perform limited moderate complexity testing
- Be a support link between laboratory customers and the areas within laboratory
- Able to procure biological specimen using phlebotomy procedures including bleeding time testing, blood cultures and blood samples for use in the diagnosis and treatment
- Perform non-professional clerical duties in the department as assigned.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ12.2023
Diploma -
Brookline College
08.2011
Skills
- Phlebotomist(7 years)
- Venipuncture (7 years)
- Gram-Stained Slide Preparation
- Lab Assistant (5 years)
- Blood Collection
- McKesson (7 years)
- Cerner (7 years)
- Infection Control Training (7 years)
- ICU Experience (7 years)
- Laboratory Experience (7 years)
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Infection Control
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Patient Care
Additional Information - Qualifications Skills
- Collecting, preparing and storage blood samples
- Medical Terminology
- Verifying medical records
- CLIA & OSHA Training
- Bleeding Time Test
- Syringe Specimen Collection (if needed)
- Specimen handling/ transport
- HIPAA &JCAHO knowledge
- Patient Education Skillful and precise performing venipuncture and capillary punctures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Gila River Health Care
2019.03 - Current
LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTMY TECHNICIAN
MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM
2017.01 - 2018.01
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2016.06 - 2019.02
LAB ASSISTANT II
ABRAZO WEST VALLEY CAMPUS
2013.07 - 2016.05
LAB ASSISTANT
ST.LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
2011.08 - 2013.06
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Central Arizona College
Diploma -
Brookline College
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