Ruthie Torres

• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
• Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.

Patient referrals / Authorizations

• 1st prenatal data entry, keeping track of all prenatal information

• Finalizing prenatal charts after post partum’s visits

• Following up with patients and making appointments after delivery

• Checking insurances enrollment

• Handling payments

• Translating