Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 15 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Phlebotomist Trained in Calming Patient F
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
1300 York Avenue, NY, New York
12.2004 - Current
Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
No Degree - Registered Medical Assistant Program
Mandl School of Allied Health-+P
New York, NY
04.1997
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School, New York ,NY
New York, NY
06.1985
Skills
Active Listening
Cultural Awareness
Attention to Detail
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
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