Phlebotomist
American Health Associates Inc.
Tampa, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.