Summer Rogers
South Windsor,CT
Summary
I am a skilled phlebotomist with 11 years of experience. I strive to provide compassionate and professional care,keep a positive attitude and I'm always willing to learn and grow. I'm very organized,hard working and dependable.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Manchester, CT
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Collecting specimens according to established procedures.
- Administering oral solutions according to established training.
- Researching test/client information and confirmation/verification of all written and electronic orders by using lab technology systems,client contact and approved tools.
- Navigating computer and accurately entering data.
- Obtaining identification,accurately entering billing information and collecting payments, following corporate procedures
- Processing specimens ,centrifuging,aliquoting,freezing and preparing for transport as required.
- Performing all non-patient facing duties including,inventory,stocking supplies,sanitizing,filing,answering phones,and utilizing email as appropriate.
- Reading,understanding and complying with departmental policies,protocols and procedures.
- Assisting with compilation and submission of statistics data.
- Maintaining all appropriate phlebotomy logs.
- Completing online and in person training in a timely manner.
Phlebotomist
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Rockville, CT
01.2012 - 08.2019
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT12.2011
Skills
- Providing excellent customer service to customers and clients
- Providing quality venipuncture procedures
- Providing quality specimens to the lab for testing
- Very organized and detail oriented
- Following safety protocols and sanitary requirements as well as HIPPA Privacy Practices
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2019 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
01.2012 - 08.2019
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Manchester Community College