Phlebotomist
Resume:
Teresa Olvera
Coal City, IL ****6
**************@*****.***
Career Objective
I seek an opportunity to obtain a responsible position within the healthcare industry that would allow me to incorporate the skills and training that I have acquired as well advance my expertise. I have a track record of increased growth and responsibility and am eager to contribute as well as learn.
Education
College of Dupage
425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
ASCP Phlebotomy Technologist Certification
July 2008
Skills and Qualifications
• ASCP certified phlebotomist
• Great communications and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented and able to simultaneously perform multiple tasks
• Compassionate and empathetic towards the needs of others
• Experienced in healthcare industry based databases including Atlas, Citrex, Health Nautica, and Prognosis, as well as internet tools.
• Familiar with office administrative practices and procedures
• Trained in HIPAA and OSHA standards
• Works well independently or as a team player
• Knowledge of medical billing, coding, records, and insurance
• CPR certification pending
• Able to perform phlebotomy, venipuncture, point of care testing including coag testing, hemoglobin A1C, glucose, urine dips, pregnancy tests,
Professional Experience
CDH Hospital
Winfield, IL
February 2010 - March 2012
Phlebotomist
• Satellite phlebotomist for the Greenleaf Medical Associates of Gurnee reporting to six MD’s on a rotating basis. Interacts with patients compassionately and courteously.
• Collects specimens in a timely manner for specified analysis as per physician directive.
• Responsible for completing requisitions accurately.
• Calls clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify test(s) ordered, obtains accurate billing information, i.e. diagnosis codes.
• Reliably and accurately researches test information utilizing lab computer system or Directory of Service. Independently ascertains reagent and supply needs for patient specific panels.
• Ensures accuracy of labeling for all samples, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order with precision.
• Packages specimens for transport.
• Maintenance and tracking of required records and documentation working one on one with physician to organize patient load.
• Maintains all appropriate PSC/Phlebotomy logs; files and organizes daily manifests for database tracking.
• Reliably performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, and data entry.
• Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to the appropriate manager, supervisor, group leader or phlebotomy services rep. for resolution.
• Disposes of biohazardous materials when according to prescribed schedules and procedures.
• Oversees training of phlebotomist at satellite labs.
• Responsible for all inventory and supply stocks; ordering and maintaining laboratory consumables ensuring availability of needed equipment and provisions.
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
120 North Oak St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
October 2008 – January 2010
Phlebotomist
• Advance Phlebotomy skills, from newborn to geriatric patients. Able to handle high volume to low volume draws.
• Performed venipuncture, capillary and heel sticks to obtain patient blood samples for laboratory analysis
• Processed biological samples (blood, feces, spinal and body fluid, semen, sputum, tissue biopsy) for assays and cultures utilizing centrifugation if needed
• Supervise and dispatch daily department work load to phlebotomists to ensure organization in a timely manner.
• Use of Cerner database software to register patient information and to manage biological specimens from a variety of external sources to in-house tracking.
• Outpatient lab and ambulatory care service dealing with care management according to physician orders.
• Prepared, process, and send out specimens to different laboratories for testing
• Draw blood and collected blood samples from patients and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Performed administrative duties, answered telephones, greeted patients, updated and filed patient medical records, filled out insurance forms and scheduled appointments.
o References furnished upon request
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