Montana Saucier
Moreauville
Summary
Skilled Phlebotomist Technician with a proven track record at Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine, enhancing phlebotomy processes and patient experience. Expert in venipuncture and infection control, I significantly improved sample collection efficiency. Renowned for compassionate patient care and meticulous in specimen handling, I embody continuous improvement through ongoing professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Phlebotomist Technician/Medical Lab Assistant
Bunkie General Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Louisiana State University Alexandria
Alexandria, LA07-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Geaux Phlembotomy
Bunkie01-2017
High School Diploma -
Louisiana School of Agricultual Sciences
Bunkie, LA05-2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Proper tourniquet use
- Order of draw
- Data entry
- Needle disposal
- Quality control
- Sample and specimen collection
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Infection control
- Sample preparation
- Diagnostic testing
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Educated 10-15 phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine
01.2020 - 07.2021
Phlebotomist Technician/Medical Lab Assistant
Bunkie General Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Louisiana State University Alexandria
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
Geaux Phlembotomy
High School Diploma -
Louisiana School of Agricultual Sciences
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