Tonie Rogers

• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.

• Demonstrated adaptability in performing both routine blood collections as well as more specialized collections such as therapeutic phlebotomy or difficult-to-draw patients.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Continuously met and exceeded performance metrics within the department, setting an example for others in terms of accuracy and efficiency.

• Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
• Upheld compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of collected specimens.
• Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

• Enhanced laboratory efficiency through proper specimen handling and labeling procedures.
• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
• Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a comfortable experience for all individuals encountered during blood draws.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

• Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring comfortable experience for all individuals encountered during blood draws.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

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