Medardo Valle-Polanco
Roosevelt,NY
Summary
Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Sunrise Medical Laboratories, enhancing patient experience and laboratory efficiency. Expert in venipuncture and HIPAA compliance, I have significantly improved phlebotomy processes. Skilled in health education, I excel in patient preparation and specimen handling, ensuring accuracy and safety in all procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
10.2018 - Current
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Mobile Phlebotomist ( Part Time )
CareDx
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Driver/Logistics Flow Team Member
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Education
Phlebotomy Course - Phlebotomy
Access Careers - Hempstead
Hempstead, NY01.2018
Skills
- Medical Testing
- Data Entry
- Venipuncture
- Paperwork Processing
- Patient preparation
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Health Education
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Atlas , Antrim & NYU (Epic System)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist ( Part Time )
CareDx
03.2022 - 11.2022
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
10.2018 - Current
Driver/Logistics Flow Team Member
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
03.2016 - 10.2018
Phlebotomy Course - Phlebotomy
Access Careers - Hempstead
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