HHC - certified phlebotomist backed by eight years of experience within hospital and blood-bank settings.
Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records.
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Olgam Life (Plasma Donation Center)
Brooklyn , NY
09.2023 - 11.2024
Assisted in the collection of plasma donations from donors.
Maintained accurate records of donor collections, including volume and type of donation.
Provided basic medical care to donors during their donation process as needed.
Educated donors about the importance of donating plasma safely and responsibly.
Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines at all times.
Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
Phlebotomist
Bio Reference PSC
White plains, NY
11.2021 - 05.2022
Responsible for entering patient data, answering phones, customer service
Maintained adequate inventory of lab, and clinical supplies and requisitions
Organized or cleaned blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile, and all needles, syringes or related items are of first-time use
Conducted standard tests, such as blood cultures, blood alcohol, oral glucose tolerance and drug test
Gave special instructions to patients on performing various stool and urine samples
Followed special processing, packing and transporting instructions on various of samples
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Lab
Long Island, NY
05.2018 - 03.2021
Performed laboratory computer operations
Performed venipuncture and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample
Transport specimen to the laboratory for testing
Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification
Collected urine specimen
Performed phlebotomy procedure in-house and in Mobile unit
Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Phlebotomist/PCA (temp)
Harlem Hospital
New York, NY
06.2017 - 09.2017
Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
Phlebotomist/PCA (temp)
Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
11.2016 - 06.2017
Go to patient's rooms, took vitals and performed blood draws
Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
Checked for accuracy of records and specimens and transport to lab
Performed phlebotomy techniques on adults, pediatric, and newborn patients using vacutainer needles, butterfly needles and heel stick devices
Obtain urine specimens from patients and handle appropriate before transporting to lab