Data Entry Phlebotomy Technician
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ERIKA
MEDINA
ad44yn@r.postjobfree.com
Ontario, CA 91764
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-Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 4+ years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
-Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 4+ 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.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
MDLab - MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST
La Verne, United States • 01/2024 - Current
WORK HISTORY
• Traveling to specified locations to draw blood samples as required Gathering mandatory information from patients and verifying their identities
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• Disinfecting extraction sites using alcohol swabs Locating suitable veins and extracting blood samples using clean needles
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Cleaning puncture sites and covering them with gauze, cotton-wool balls, or sticking plasters
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Appropriately discarding used needles, syringes, and other items used during venipuncture procedures
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Appropriately storing blood samples in accordance with established guidelines
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• Accurately labeling blood samples
Maintaining accurate patient records, which include detailing any medical issues experienced by patients during venipuncture procedures that may affect the accuracy of test results
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• Transporting collected blood samples to the laboratory for testing After collecting blood and leaving it to properly clot, I will centrifuge the blood and separate red bloods cells and plasma according to type of tests
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Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, I will have to do 20-30 patients per day
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Scheduled my own appointment through computer, calling patients and letting them know what to expect and giving a window time of what time I will be arriving.
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Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
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Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
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• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. SKILLS
• Data entry
• Bilingual
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal skills
• Sample and specimen collection
• Medical Records Review
• Diagnostic Testing
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Data Entry
• Quality Control
• Time Management
• Health Education
• Medical terminology knowledge
COLONY TITANS HIGH SCHOOL
Maintained a GPA OF 3.2 throughout
high school.
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA • 03/2027
BBA: Nursing
AUMT Institute
01/2019
Blood collections. Commended by
teacher for attention to detail.
Completed 50 successful capillary
blood collections.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• CPT Certificate
• CPR (American Red Cross)
INDEPENDENT PHLEBOTOMY PROVIDER GROUP - MOBILE
PHLEBOTOMIST
Rancho Cucamonga • 09/2021 - 12/2023
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
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Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
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• Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
• Traveling to specified locations to draw blood samples as required Gathering mandatory information from patients and verifying their identities
•
• Disinfecting extraction sites using alcohol swabs Locating suitable veins and extracting blood samples using clean needles
•
Cleaning puncture sites and covering them with gauze, cotton-wool balls, or sticking plasters
•
Appropriately discarding used needles, syringes, and other items used during venipuncture procedures
•
Appropriately storing blood samples in accordance with established guidelines
•
• Accurately labeling blood samples
Maintaining accurate patient records, which include detailing any medical issues experienced by patients during venipuncture procedures that may affect the accuracy of test results
•
• Transporting collected blood samples to the laboratory for testing After collecting blood and leaving it to properly clot, I will centrifuge the blood and separate red bloods cells and plasma according to type of tests
•
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, I will have to do 20-30 patients per day
•
Scheduled my own appointment through computer, calling patients and letting them know what to expect and giving a window time of what time I will be arriving.
•
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
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Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
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• Organized daily work based on collection priority. Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
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Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
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• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
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Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
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Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
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• Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness. Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
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LabCorp - Phlebotomist, CPT
Upland, United States • 08/2019 - 12/2021
Brookdale - Caregiver
• Collected, labeled and processed specimens from patients daily
• Have performed 1000+ successful venipunctures
Currently learning how to enter patient orders on LCM and remembering all the test codes
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Enjoy working as a team with my coworkers to have a smooth day and that patients leave office happy
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Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
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• Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
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• Process billing information and collect payments when required
• Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain patient and specimen information logs
• Provide superior customer service to all patients
• Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
• Travel to additional sites when needed.
• Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
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• Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
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• Organized daily work based on collection priority. Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
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Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
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Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
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Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
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Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
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Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
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Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
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• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests. Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
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Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
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Handled insurance verification tasks using lab software to validate patient insurance information.
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Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
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Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
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07/2016 - 07/2019
Burger King - Supervisor
Burger King • 01/2012 - 10/2019
• Assess medical needs
Checking on your senior loved one's health is an important caregiver responsibility
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• Prepare a care plan depending on your patients needs Assist with basic needs like helping them to transfer to wheelchair, feeding, administer medications, shower and grooming etc
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• Provide companionship and listening to them
• Help with housekeeping
• Monitor medications
• Assess your care plan regularly
• Prepare meals.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
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Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
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Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
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Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
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Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
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Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
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Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
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Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
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Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
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Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
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Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
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Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
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Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
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• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets. Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
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Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
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Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
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• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system. Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
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ACTIVITIES
• Attending college to pursue my dream of becoming an RN
• Attending AUMT Institute on weekends to receive my EKG Certificate Title: Phlebotomist, CPT
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
LANGUAGES
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