Michael Barron
Phlebotomist
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Patient Service Technician
Labcorp
07.2023 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using TOUCH and laboratory requisitions to validate patient insurance information. Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures. Also adhering to HIPPA standards and maintaining patient confidentiality
- Conducted primarily pediatric as well as adult venipuncture and other procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Checked in patients for outpatient surgery, recording intake information, setting up consultation rooms for doctors and assisting waiting family members.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, height and weight, performing EKGs and blood sugar levels.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing. Assisting nursing staff with IVs.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other hospital areas adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support. Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Patient Service Technician
Labcorp
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted venipuncture collections on geriatric and oncology patients daily.
- Logging specimens as they arrived to the laboratory and taking samples to their respective departments for further testing and assisting nurses with questions about ordering and sample requirements.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using TOUCH and laboratory requisitions to validate patient insurance information. Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Texas School of Phlebotomy
San Antonio, TX 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Academy of Education
San Antonio, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Vital Signs Monitoring
Phlebotomy Expertise
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Adaptable and Flexible
Caring and Empathetic
Conflict Resolution
Medical Equipment Operation
Gathering Information From Patients
Timeline
Patient Service Technician
Labcorp
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
02.2023 - 04.2023
Patient Service Technician
Labcorp
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Texas School of Phlebotomy
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Academy of Education
05.2001 -