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Shataris Smith

Paterson,NJ

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.

Competent Laboratory Assistant well-versed specimen preparation and sample testing. Forward-thinking and hardworking team player with extensive experience working in labs and performing thorough analysis. Familiar with automated lab equipment laboratory information systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech Assistant III / Phlebotomist

The Valley Health System
Paterson, NJ
05.2008 - Current
  • Conducted centrifugation on test tubes containing blood samples
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • 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.
  • Achieved successful collection of blood samples for medical testing and transfusion utilizing venipuncture or capillary puncture procedures.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.

Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant

Mountainside Hospital
Montclair, NJ
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
  • Inoculated bacteriological material with test organisms.
  • Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
  • Analyzed results of tests for conformity to specifications.

Phlebotomy Team Lead

OPKO Health / Bioreference
Elmwood Park, NJ
06.2011 - 02.2018
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
05-2025

Skills

  • Blood collection
  • Donor screening
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy
  • Test Results Interpretation
  • Specimen handling protocols
  • Documentation compliance
  • Specimen Processing
  • Test result validity verification
  • Rapid tests

Timeline

Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant

Mountainside Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2022

Phlebotomy Team Lead

OPKO Health / Bioreference
06.2011 - 02.2018

Tech Assistant III / Phlebotomist

The Valley Health System
05.2008 - Current

Associate of Science - Biology

Passaic County Community College

References

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