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Rashanda Haak

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Patient-focused Phlebotomist offering over 20 year background and advanced Phlebotomy proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in ages of patients from pediatric to geriatric with success in safely and efficiently collecting samples when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and always eager to learn new things and help out where and when needed.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Technician

Rendevor
08.2023 - Current
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
03.2019 - 07.2023
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
  • Supported seamless transitions between shifts by thoroughly updating incoming technicians on patient status and ongoing treatment requirements.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.

Phlebotomist

Sun Life Family Health Care
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Phlebotomist

Labcorp
02.2007 - 05.2015
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • 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.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Education

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ
09.2000

GED -

Trevor Browne High School
Phoenix, AZ
06.1999

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Infection control standards
  • Vascular Access Management
  • Infection control protocols
  • Measuring vital signs
  • Blood sample collection
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Team Collaboration
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Dialysis Technician

Rendevor
08.2023 - Current

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
03.2019 - 07.2023

Phlebotomist

Sun Life Family Health Care
05.2015 - 01.2017

Phlebotomist

Labcorp
02.2007 - 05.2015

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute

GED -

Trevor Browne High School

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