Certified Phlebotomist with more than 35 years of experience in fast-paced hospitals and outpatient facilities.. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
San Diego , CA
04.2011 - 06.2022
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Phlebotomy Instructor
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
National City, CA
04.2015 - 03.2020
Maintained up-to-date California Phlebotomy Technician certification to sustain program relevance.
Kept up-to-date with journals and publications to maintain awareness of trends in field and provide robust lesson content.
Taught hands-on and didactic portions of lab-based courses in adherence with California standards for curriculum development.
Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
Gathered and reported attendance records according to school and program protocols.
Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.
Coached students on individual level with patience and positive reinforcement.
Upheld classroom rules and regulations according to campus and department guidelines.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
09.2016 - 03.2018
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Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Conducted venipuncture and other timed testing.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
Skills
Sample and Form Matching
Sample Processing
Electronic Medical Record Software
Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Peak and Trough Tests
Quality Patient Care
Accomplishments
Provided phlebotomy service in a hospital setting as well as outpatient setting
Documents all requests and does a quality check for accuracy
Obtains the correct type and amount of blood specimens from patients
Completes appropriate routing and handling of specimens forms and other related duties and responsibilities as necessary
Educated over 300 phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.