Tracy Springfield
Coram,NY
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in Hospital and Clinical settings. Expertise in all aspects of venipuncture and capillary puncture from birth to geriatric. Dedicated to providing compassionate and professional care to patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
West Islip, NY
10.2007 - 09.2018
- Collected specimens from patients in rooms, emergency department and other hospital units
- Took standard precautions by using personal protective equipment
- Batched and verified accuracy of laboratory sample labels for outgoing delivery to reference laboratories
- Developed positive patient relationships through effective communication and compassionate attitude
- Maintained specimen integrity from collection point and up to point transferred to technical staff
- Documented receipt of specimens in electronic medical record system
- Met high-volume targets with focus on safety, compliance and quality control
- Maintained organized and sanitized environment and verified stock of operating supplies and forms
- Understood and adhered to HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- 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.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Quest Diagnotsics
Sayville, NY
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Verified specimen information, completed data entry and properly matched patient information to specimens
- Met high-volume targets with focus on safety, compliance and quality control
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, butterfly and straight needles
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
PHLEBOTOMIST
Enzo Clinical Labs
Southold, NY
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Dr. Dennis O'Brien, St. James
St. James, NY
04.2001 - 03.2002
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures and vital signs monitoring
- Cleaned, prepared and maintained examination rooms and treatment areas
- Answered phone calls and scheduled or followed-up on appointments
- Sterilized and positioned instruments and equipment for examinations and procedures
- Improved clinical operations and productivity by promoting efficient patient flow
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments
- Organized, reviewed and forwarded incoming test results to care teams
- Supported front office billing, scheduling and patient check-ins
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds and collected lab specimens
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
- Measured patient spirometry
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patients exposure to radiation
- Measured patient pulse oximetry
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Branford Hall Career Institute
Hauppauge, NY03.2001
Skills
- Collect samples
- Calibrate equipment
- Prioritization
- Verbal communication
- Training
- Conduct tests
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Medical records maintenance
- Teamwork
- Internship oversight
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
Certification
- National Certified Medical Assistant
- National Certified EKG Technician
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Additional Information
- American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Trained
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
10.2007 - 09.2018
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Quest Diagnotsics
03.2004 - 12.2006
PHLEBOTOMIST
Enzo Clinical Labs
03.2002 - 03.2004
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Dr. Dennis O'Brien, St. James
04.2001 - 03.2002
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Branford Hall Career Institute