Rebecca Zarate
Houston
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, enhancing patient trust and improving donation efficiency. Expert in blood collection techniques and maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and communication proficiency. Achieved a significant increase in donor satisfaction and collection accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
07.2023 - Current
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- As a phlebotomy technician I prioritize recruiting and collecting Blood based off of a needs chart
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Protected donors by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Improved efficiency with accurate and timely completion of blood donations and specimen labeling.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate donors on collection process and procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between donors.
Phlebotomist
Image Weight Loss Clinic
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Conducted venipuncture and EKG procedures.
Education
Phlebotomy
Smithwood Medical Institute, LLC - Houston
Houston, TX03.2023
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Donor screening
- Communication proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
07.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Image Weight Loss Clinic
03.2023 - 07.2023
Phlebotomy
Smithwood Medical Institute, LLC - Houston
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