Certified Phlebotomist Technician Resume Example Oak Street Health

CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Skilled Phlebotomist with more than 30 years of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties.

Work History

Oak Street Health- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Albuquerque , NM03/2006 - Current

Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using [Software] and [Software].
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Oak Street Health- Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Jackson , MS07/2001 - 04/2005

Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.

CMS Medical Services- Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
City , STATE05/1990 - 07/2001

Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Skills

Infection Control
Recording data
Measuring vital statistics
Health education
Sample and specimen collection
Diagnostic Testing
Blood specimen storage
Medical Records Management
Relationship development

Specimen labeling procedures
Time management
Venipuncture
Patient confidentiality
Medical records review
Quality control guidelines
Medical office administration
Problem resolution

Education

North Caroline High SchoolCity, State06/1976High School Diploma

Medical Assistant
Majored in [Medical Services)
Awarded [Honor Roll)

Star Technical InstituteCity03/1996Certificate of Certification of Medical Assistant: Certified Medical Assistant

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School Attended

North Caroline High School
Star Technical Institute

Job Titles Held:

Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Degrees

High School Diploma
Certificate of Certification of Medical Assistant : Certified Medical Assistant

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