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Tammy Abrams

Cumberland,RI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 30 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
Milford, MA
10.2008 - Current
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.

Laboratory Assistant

Windham Hospital
Willimantic, CT
10.2008 - 01.2013
  • Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
  • Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
  • Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
  • Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.

Education

Associate In Biology - Biology / Phlebotomy

Huntington Institute
Norwich, CT
06.1994

Skills

  • Computerized Time Management Systems
  • Staff Training
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Customer Service
  • Blood Collections
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
10.2008 - Current

Laboratory Assistant

Windham Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2013

Associate In Biology - Biology / Phlebotomy

Huntington Institute

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