Theresa Crocker
Van,Tx
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 12 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level 12 position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Trident Care
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Elite Lab Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Gamma HealthCare
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Education
No Degree - Medical Coding
Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
Tyler, TXNo Degree - Phlebotomy
Trinity Valley Community Coolge
Athens, TX12.2010
Skills
- Worked in hospital and long term care facilities
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Collect Samples
- Specimen Transport
- HIPAA
- Goal Minded
- Worked with EMR
- Can operate apps such as Copia, UKG Pro, Power Apps, and Comp Portal
- Proficient in venipuncture and capillary punctures
- 12 years’ experience working as a team and individually
- Proficient in clerical and computer functions
- Organized and multi tasked oriented
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Trident Care
07.2016 - 05.2023
Mobile Phlebotomist
Elite Lab Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
Mobile Phlebotomist
Gamma HealthCare
03.2013 - 07.2015
No Degree - Medical Coding
Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Trinity Valley Community Coolge
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