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HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Highly skilled Patient Care Technician with more than [Number] years' practical experience in an assisted living environment. Established in assessment, counseling, consulting on medications and treatment, lab work, documentation and administrating treatment. Practiced at assisting clinical and surgical leaders with the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic patient conditions. Highly organized and professional in diverse routine and complex situations. Sets up and operates equipment, collects histories and provides comfort to patients. Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over [Number] years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dedicated and meticulous [Type] professional bringing more than [Number] years of experience readying patients for invasive and non-invasive tests and procedures. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Proficient in HIPAA, facility and [Job Title] standards and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stress settings. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].
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Work History
05/2020 to 12/2020Health TechnicianAspire Public Schools | Bay Area , CA
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using [Software] and [Software].
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- 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.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
- Prepared, boxed and staged outgoing shipments.
- Utilized [Name] tracking software to locate and retrieve items.
- Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Identified microorganisms present in [Type] samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
02/2020 to 03/2020Phlebotomy Technician/Assistant Site CoordinatorLabcorp | San Carlos , CA
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams as needed.
- Orchestrated environmental cleanup activities for sites to optimize compliant with federal regulations and local ordinances.
- Oversaw multiple programs and functions simultaneously by leveraging strong organizational and project management skills.
- Created and gave well-researched presentations to communicate brownfield redevelopment progress, connect with new partners and enhance media coverage.
- Identified brownfield areas by reviewing tax records and determined if redevelopment would be possible based on [Type] and [Type] standards.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
04/2019 to 12/2019Mobile PhlebotomistGuardtexas | Dallas , TX
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
11/2014 to 05/2019Phlebotomy TechnicianQuest Diagnostics | City , STATE
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- 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.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using [Software] and [Software].
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of [Number] employees in [Year].
- Attended weekly meetings with [Job Title] to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices every [Timeframe].
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Established employee work schedules to properly staff [Number] departments for each shift.
Education
No Degree | Certified Phlebotomy Technician Since 2011First Step Health Agency , City
High School DiplomaGeorge Washington Carver High School, City
No Degree | High School (attended 2yrs)Jordan Vocational High School, City, State
Expected in 05/2023Associate of Science | NursingColumbus Technical College , City
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- First Step Health Agency
- George Washington Carver High School
- Jordan Vocational High School
- Columbus Technical College
Job Titles Held:
- Health Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician/Assistant Site Coordinator
- Mobile Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Technician
Degrees
- No Degree | Certified Phlebotomy Technician Since 2011
High School Diploma
No Degree | High School (attended 2yrs)
Expected in 05/2023 Associate of Science | Nursing
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