Competent Phlebotomy Technician working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Provides compassionate and professional care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Trustaff Travel Nursing
12.2022 - 08.2023
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy Technician
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2022
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube,syringes, butterfly venipuncture methods.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
2019
Skills
Health Education
Patient Identification
Specimen Labeling Procedures
Processing Specimens
Data Recording
Staff Phlebotomy Training
Client Satisfaction
Blood Cultures
Sharps Disposal
Bilingual
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician, National Healthcareer Association - 2023
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