Focused Phlebotomist offering 20 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Medical office administration
Specimen Labeling Procedures
Recording Data
Specimen Collection
Drawing Blood
HIPAA
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Venipuncture
Quality Control Guidelines
Infection Control
Blood Collection
Sample and specimen collection
Time management
Troubleshooting
Self-motivated professional
Multitasking abilities
Work History
04/2019 to Current
PhlebotomistCanyon View Medical Group – Payson, UT,
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using [Software] and [Software].
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
09/2016 to 04/2018
PhlebotomistCanyon View Medical Group – Santaquin, UT,
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
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.
Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
01/2010 to 04/2018
PhlebotomistCanyon View Medical Group – Spanish Fork, UT,
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using [Software] and [Software].
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
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.
12/2000 to 12/2009
Medical AssistantMidland Care Connection – Valley Falls, KS,
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and [Action] to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Education
Expected in
No Degree: PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION N H A - Houston, TX, GPA:
Expected in
No Degree: Language Interpretation And Translation THE UNIVERSITY oF THE TEXAS AT AUSTIN - Houston, TX, GPA:
Expected in 07/2029
High School Diploma: ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY - Houston, TX, GPA:
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