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PHLEBOTOMIST
Professional Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 20 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.
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Work History
07/2013 to CurrentPhlebotomistUniontown Hospital | Uniontown , PA
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 30 times per day.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
02/2003 to 07/2013Phlebotomy SupervisorVitalant | Bismarck , ND
- Managed effective schedules to cover all department needs.
- Correlated and interpreted data based on complex factors, including technical, instrumental and physiological conditions, affecting test results.
- Performed tasks as member of line staff when needed to reduce wait time.
- Notified management of compliance and workplace safety issues from department and recommended simple solutions.
- Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across company.
- Upheld all compliance standards and kept team in line with requirements.
- Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for all patients.
- Fostered communication within team and between departments.
- Reviewed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Monitored customer service and supported staff in resolving patient concerns to maximize workflows.
- Managed daily activities and workflow of [Type] institution to collect, label and analyze samples correctly.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- 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.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
05/1993 to 09/2001Logistics SpecialistAmerisourcebergen Corporation - Corporate | Washington , DC
- Processed sales orders and handled administrative functions like bookkeeping, purchasing, tracking and credit applications.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
- Achieved and maintained customer loyalty by forging long-term relationships based on prompt and courteous service.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Prepared timely rate estimates and strategic bid packages.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Achieved team goals by guiding employees in coordinating and deploying best practices.
- Detected and resolved multifaceted issues related to business direction and operations.
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Oversaw complex projects for senior leaders by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
Education
05/1990High School DiplomaFranklin Senior High School, City, State
02/1994Associate of Arts | Logistics ManagementQuatermaster School of , City
04/2002Associate of Arts | PhlebotomistAcadiana Area College, City
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School Attended
- Franklin Senior High School
- Quatermaster School of
- Acadiana Area College
Job Titles Held:
- Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Supervisor
- Logistics Specialist
Degrees
- 05/1990 High School Diploma
02/1994 Associate of Arts | Logistics Management
04/2002 Associate of Arts | Phlebotomist
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