Sakshi Patel
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Hospital
Lake Forest, IL
02.2023 - Current
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Education
Bachelor of Science - PGDIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Gujarat Institute of Technical Education
Baroda, Gujarat - India06-2013
Skills
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Venipuncture
- Medical Records Management
- Specimen Handling
- Hemoglobin Testing
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - PGDIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Gujarat Institute of Technical Education
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