Tera Patton
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati , Ohio
05.2013 - 10.2023
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for performing phlebotomy duties.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
Phlebotomy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati , Ohio
05.2013 - 10.2023
- Compiled and submitted data for demographic research.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
- Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.
- Flushed intravenous lines with saline to prevent blockages.
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Used multiple electronic medical software to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Maintained records of specimens taken, test results, or other pertinent information in an organized fashion.
- Processed specimens to ensure accurate results.
- Assisted physicians with special procedures such as arterial draws and bone marrow collections.
- Prepared paperwork for laboratory orders, including appropriate coding.
Phlebotomist II
Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati
Cincinnati , Ohio
08.1998 - 09.2012
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas More
Kentucky Skills
- Venipuncture skills
- Isolation skill
- Infant and children skills
- Cath skills
- MRSA, RSV, Pertussis collection
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
05.2013 - 10.2023
Phlebotomy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2013 - 10.2023
Phlebotomist II
Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati
08.1998 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Thomas More
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