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Tricia Ebelhar
Phlebotomist
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center, enhancing patient experience through compassionate care and expert venipuncture. Demonstrated excellence in specimen handling and maintaining patient confidentiality, significantly reducing wait times. Known for precision in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely and accurate test results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Phlebotomist
Springs Labs
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
Education
CNA Phlebotomy 2004 - CNA, Phlebotomist
Casper College
Casper, WY 04.1996 - 09.1996
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Educated [Number] phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
Certification
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Work Preference
Work Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsInterests
Software
I have some skills
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2024
Phlebotomist
Springs Labs
02.2019 - 04.2022
CNA Phlebotomy 2004 - CNA, Phlebotomist
Casper College
04.1996 - 09.1996
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