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Safina Sobha

The Bronx,NY

Summary

To obtain an opportunity with a company which offers me a constantly positive atmosphere to learn and implement new technologies for the betterment of the organization; providing enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic with the goal of becoming a valued long-term employee.

Trained COVID-19 Tester performs nasopharyngeal swabbing or finger stick capillary samples while wearing proper personal protective equipment. Maintains working knowledge of occupational health, safety and industrial hygiene. Excellent customer service skills as demonstrated through previous work history.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Medrite
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant

Clarity Testing Services
Tarrytown, NY
06.2022 - Current
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
  • Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
  • Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
  • Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
  • Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
  • Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
  • Performed complete blood counts using automated hematology analyzer.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.

Medical Assistant

Riverdale Family Practice
The Bronx, NY
05.2021 - Current
  • Administered rapid tests such as COVID and Strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
  • Batch-scanned and indexed patient charts to improve data availability while maintaining security.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.
  • Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Sees 100 patients daily , 60-70 Phlebotomy a day
  • Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Performed EKGs, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily.
  • Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
  • Cultivated, isolated and identified microorganisms in biological samples to assist in diagnostic efforts.

Phlebotomy Technician

BioReference Laboratories
New York, NY
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
  • Adhered to universal protocol precautions when disposing of contaminated items while performing phlebotomy or laboratory procedures.
  • Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
  • Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
  • Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
  • Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.

COVID-19 Tester

NYC Health and Hospital Gouverneur
New York, NY
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
  • Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
  • Collection of time cards, review for accuracy and resolve errors with director
  • Payroll, filling, faxing, and assisting with any other office assistant function require to support the office.
  • Assisting during COVID-19 tracker and spread sheet
  • Registered 200 to 300 patients daily for COVID testing
  • Escort patients to exam room; measure and record vital signs
  • Printed Labels for blood samples , collect swabs , and collect antibodies samples to take to the lab
  • When short staffed , I administered patient antibody COVID-19 testing samples And prepared for lab processing

Phlebotomy Technician

White House Medical
New York, NY
05.2018 - 06.2018

• Follow infection control and safety procedures in carrying out a daily phlebotomy function

• Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary

puncture

• Monitor patients blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment

during diagnostic procedures

• Work collaboratively with patients and healthcare providers to ensure a high quality service

• Organize examination room equipments

• Explain cure procedures to patients

• Prepare and manage medications

• Vital signs, Lab reports of patients

• Obtain blood pressure, take temperatures, and weight as required before and after treatments

and examinations

• Perform general front desk duties including scheduling appointments, answering and

purchasing supplies as well as maintaining infection control at all times, and arranging and

transferring referrals to other doctors and hospital

• Assist Physicians in entering informations in patients chart during and after each visit

• Prepare blood collecting equipment, draw blood and safely stored and Transport samples

Cashier

Macys
New York, NY
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Greeted customers and determined their needs and recommended merchandise based on individual requirements.
  • Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
  • Received and processed cash and credit card payments for in-store purchases.
  • Resolved guest complains quickly and effectively.
  • Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues. Inventoried and restocked items throughout the day develop and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers to reach business goals.
  • Maintains checkout operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with Procedures, rules, and regulations

Cashier

Modell's Sporting Goods
New York, NY
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with customers.
  • Assisted customers in locating specified merchandise on sales floor, exchanges and return merchandise.
  • Resolved guest complains quickly and effectively.
  • Inventoried and restocked items throughout the day develop and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers to reach business goals.
  • Performed cashier duties: cash, checks, and charge transactions; bagging merchandise.
  • Maintained checkout operations by following policies and procedures; Reporting needed changes.

Education

Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician

New York Medical Career Training Center
New York, NY
04.2018

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
New York, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Equipment testing and calibration
  • Laboratory assay analysis
  • Team building
  • PPE use
  • Microsoft Office Suite Cashier
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills Credit
  • Excellent Customer Service General Office Duties Microsoft Word Multi-Tasking
  • Policies Rapport
  • Reporting
  • Sales
  • Self-Motivated
  • Team Player Technician
  • Epic trained
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • EClinicalWorks Trained
  • Time Management
  • Written skills
  • EKG

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Medrite
08.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant

Clarity Testing Services
06.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Riverdale Family Practice
05.2021 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

BioReference Laboratories
03.2021 - 05.2021

COVID-19 Tester

NYC Health and Hospital Gouverneur
07.2020 - 03.2021

Phlebotomy Technician

White House Medical
05.2018 - 06.2018

Cashier

Macys
11.2017 - 02.2018

Cashier

Modell's Sporting Goods
07.2017 - 10.2017

Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician

New York Medical Career Training Center

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Safina Sobha