Amanda James
Summary
Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record, enhancing patient experience through compassionate care and expert venipuncture techniques. Skilled in specimen handling and HIPAA compliance, significantly reduced patient anxiety and improved training processes. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and infection control standards. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 13 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
06.2023 - Current
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Phlebotomist
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
06.2011 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Phlebotomist
Internal Medical Associates of Columbus
05.2012 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
First Step Health Agency
Columbus, GA05.2011
High School Diploma -
Harcourt High School
Americus, GA05.2001
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Customer Service
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
06.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Internal Medical Associates of Columbus
05.2012 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
06.2011 - Current
No Degree - Phlebotomy
First Step Health Agency
High School Diploma -
Harcourt High School
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