Tina Sullivan

Lead Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics

08.2013 - 08.2023

Distribute excellent customer service
Entering patient data
Collect Blood samples from patients
Practice proper patient identification
Labels vials with patient name and date of birth
Collect correct amount of blood that is required
Prepare specimen for pick up
Additional Duties: Monitor efficiency of facility
Assist supervisor with additional tasks
Train New hires and Assist with E-Learning
Assist co-workers when in need
Assist patient if problem transpires
Control ordering of supplies
Assist with facility up keep
Ensure facility is stocked with cleaning supplies
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.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
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.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
Daily schedule of 8+ employees
Average 30 to 50 calls daily

Phlebotomist

Deans Professional Services

10.2012 - 03.2013

Responsible for accurately obtaining blood samples via venipuncture
Provide care to patients age ranges from infant to geriatric
Following laboratory procedures for specimen collection and handling
Managed 30 to 50 calls daily
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport

Phlebotomist

M.D. Anderson

08.2007 - 08.2012

Maintain positive work environment
Identifies patient name and date of birth for collection
Maintain cart has accurate amount of supplies for collection
Transport specimen to lab in timely manner
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
Managed over 20 calls daily

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