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CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST
Summary

Productive Phlebotomist offering 12 years of experience in efficiently collecting blood specimens from newborn to geriatric patients in hospital settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care.

Skills
  • Biohazard waste disposal
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • HIPAA
  • Drawing blood
  • Sharps disposal
  • Tracking specimens
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Personal and professional integrity
Experience
November 2014 to December 2019
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Portjefferson , NYCertified Phlebotomist
  • Greeted visitors and established purpose of visit to complete check-in procedure quickly.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
February 2010 to November 2014
Central Suffolk Hospital Riverhead, NYPhlebotomist
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
June 2007 to February 2010
Hampton Bays Family Practice Hampton Bays, NYMedical Assistant
  • Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Performed wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work to keep office workflows running smoothly.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
  • Resolved and clarified issues with patient medications and collaborated with local pharmacies.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Sterilized medical equipment aftereach procedure.
  • Measured patient peak flows.
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Removed strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens.
  • Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
  • Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
  • Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Answered appointment calls.
  • Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
Education and Training
August 1991
Riverhead Senior High School
Riverhead, NY
High School Diploma
Bellport Boces
Patchogue, NYCertified Medical Assistant/Phlebo
Bellport Boces
Patchogue, NYHeaCertified M.A/Phlebotomy/ EKG
June 2007
PortjeffersonHeaBellport Boces
Riverhead, NYCommunity Health Services
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • John T Mather Memorial Hospital
  • Central Suffolk Hospital
  • Hampton Bays Family Practice

School Attended

  • Riverhead Senior High School
  • Bellport Boces
  • PortjeffersonHeaBellport Boces

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Phlebotomist
  • Phlebotomist
  • Medical Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Certified Medical Assistant/Phlebo
    Hea Certified M.A/Phlebotomy/ EKG
    Community Health Services

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