Melissa Kirk
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 20+ years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
HEALTHWORKS WELLNESS CENTER
Cincinnati , OH
03.2009 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Phlebotomist Team Leader
St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
Covington , KY
03.1986 - 01.1994
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
Research Assistant 2
Children’s hospital of Cincinnati
Cincinnati , OH
04.1981 - 04.1985
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Education
Lab Assistant - Medical Lab
Western Hills High School Vocational
Cincinnati05-1977
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Infection Control
- Donor screening
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Blood collection
- Paperwork Processing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Specimen handling
- Communication abilities
Timeline
Phlebotomist
HEALTHWORKS WELLNESS CENTER
03.2009 - Current
Phlebotomist Team Leader
St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
03.1986 - 01.1994
Research Assistant 2
Children’s hospital of Cincinnati
04.1981 - 04.1985
Lab Assistant - Medical Lab
Western Hills High School Vocational
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