Phlebotomist
Nuvance Health
Meriden, CT
09.2023 - Current
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
