Milagro Santana
Atco,NJ
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 20 years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
LabQ
Camden, NJ
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
Phlebotomy Technician
Medlabs
Hazlet , NJ
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
Phlebotomy Technician
Bio Reference Labs
Little Silver, NJ
09.2009 - 05.2017
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
Linden, NJ
06.2004 - 12.2008
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Sterilized instruments and prepared all exam rooms per day.
Phlebotomy Technician
Dr. Lucio Cardosa
Newark, NJ
02.2001 - 11.2003
- 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 syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Used multiple electronic medical software to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Training Institute - Union
Union, NJ04.2002
Skills
- Drawing blood
- Biohazard waste disposal
- HIPAA
- Tracking specimens
- Data entry
- Sharps disposal
- Customer service
- Patient Registration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
LabQ
03.2021 - 12.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
Medlabs
06.2017 - 03.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
Bio Reference Labs
09.2009 - 05.2017
Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
06.2004 - 12.2008
Phlebotomy Technician
Dr. Lucio Cardosa
02.2001 - 11.2003
Certification - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Training Institute - Union
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