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Meron Cash
Hyattsville,MD
Work Preference
Summary
Bilingual Hardworking, competent, and Patient-oriented Phlebotomist with extensive training in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual, Detail-oriented, reliable with strong work ethics and interpersonal skills. Responsible, professional, and dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Tech Support/Phlebotomist LSTII
A.O. Fox Hospital
Oneonta, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests ab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Effective verbal and electronic communications with providers and nursing staff.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses and providers.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Floating Phlebotomist
A.O. Fox Hospital
Oneonta, NY
08.2021 - Current
- working at Cancer Treatment Center Clinic as an outpatient setting as phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant under A.O. Fox Hospital.
- Working at FoxCare Center as an out patient Phlebotomist under A.O. Fox Hospital.
- Training new employee's.
- knowledge of Vacutainer additives and special collection procedures
Private Language Tutor
Self-employeed
Oneonta, NY
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Assisting Numerous young students in Amharic language while communicating lesson plans and process with the student's parents.
- Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of learning beginner to concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
Cafeteria Assistant
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Oneonta, NY
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintain sanitary kitchen conditions
- Assist with meal planning to provide healthy and nutritious meals.
- Serve on Food Committee, as a team leader in Student Government. training student employee's according to the protocol's of SerSafe and Food handling training.
- Outstanding time management and communication skills with Stuff's and Students.
Customer Service / Cashier
Dunkin’ Donuts
Apalachin, NY
Oct - July
- Assisted with training of new employees
- Multi-tasked drive through window, Front Desk, cash handling, and food/drink preparation.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Bayouca
Smithville Flats, NY
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Enforced camp expectations to ensure campers’ safety
- Planned activities to provide campers with a variety of experiences
- Encouraged participants to develop leadership and social skills
- Supervised and managed children/teens during camping activities
Education
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
06.2021
Certified EKG Technician
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
05.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Oneonta, NY12.2020
High School Diploma -
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
03.2020
Work Readiness Certificate
Workforce New York
Cornell Cooperative Extension 11.2018
Food Handling Training
ServSafe
Careerbound, CCE BC11.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Manage laboratory inventory
- Capillary blood draws
- Patient intake/Assisting with examinations
- Maintain examination rooms according to OSHA standards
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Out patient/ in Patient Care
- aliquoting and shipping out specimens
- People skills
- Critical Thinking
- Knowledge of vacutainer additives and special collection procedures
- Specimen collection
- specimen receiving
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Effective Verbal and electronic communication with providers and nursing stuff
- Data entry and EHR navigation; well-versed in the Epic platform
- Knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Butterfly and Straight needle Techniques
- Integrity-driven with excellent work ethic
- Educating patient's on procedures and collection using empathy and compassion
- Daily Complice of OSHA and DEP regulations
- PPE use for all requirements
- Tracking specimen
- Sharps disposal
- Team management skills
- Communication skills
- Sanitation and sterilization
- leadership skills
Accomplishments
- Promoted from LST I to LST II, in less than 2 years.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Tech Support/Phlebotomist LSTII
A.O. Fox Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Floating Phlebotomist
A.O. Fox Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Cafeteria Assistant
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
02.2021 - 05.2021
Private Language Tutor
Self-employeed
04.2020 - 02.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Bayouca
06.2018 - 08.2018
Customer Service / Cashier
Dunkin’ Donuts
Oct - July
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Certified EKG Technician
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
High School Diploma -
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Work Readiness Certificate
Workforce New York
Food Handling Training
ServSafe