Sarah King
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist with a track record of enhancing patient experience at Quest Diagnostics through compassionate care and advanced venipuncture techniques. Excelled in specimen handling and maintaining HIPAA compliance, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and patient support. Proven adaptability across diverse patient demographics, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in sample collection.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Phlebotomist
Cardinal Glennon
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
CNA
Landsdowne Village
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
No Degree -
St Louis School Of Phlebotomy
Saint Louis08.2016
High School Diploma -
Vashon High
Saint Louis05.2015
Skills
Venipuncture
Order of draw
Patient Care
Specimen handling
Sample and specimen collection
HIPAA Compliance
Venipuncture Expertise
Patient confidentiality
Communication abilities
Patient support
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2020 - 06.2024
Phlebotomist
Cardinal Glennon
01.2019 - 06.2023
CNA
Landsdowne Village
02.2016 - 08.2021
No Degree -
St Louis School Of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma -
Vashon High
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