Highly-skilled phlebotomist and ekg tech with 14 years of experience in phlebotomy . Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Meticulous Lab tech bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses DR's needs for draws
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Team Lead
University Of Vermont Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
EKG Technician Phlebotomist
Sumner Regional Medical
09.2023 - 11.2023
Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
Edited final test results to provide to physician for analysis.
Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Mayo Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Haccensack New Jersey
08.2021 - 06.2022
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
Trinity Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
04.2016 - 04.2020
Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.