Sa’Claire Porter

P.O. Box ***, Dumfries, VA ***** 843-***-**** ac61z4@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging position as a phlebotomist within a facility where I would utilize my knowledge and experience of Phlebotomy related processes and other medical protocols to serve patients.

Education

Certified Phlebotomist Technologist, NPA, National Phlebotomy Association Inc. (2019)

Certified Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association. (2018)

Associate in Science (AAS), Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC), anticipated grad date June 2019

IV Catheter Insertion Certificate, Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC)

Medical Assistant Certificate, Centura College (Charleston, SC)

High School Diploma, St John High School (Charleston, SC)

Skills & Abilities

Over 20 years’ experience in phlebotomy

Skilled in creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner

Experienced in blood collection by Venipuncture and Capillary puncture techniques from patients of all age groups

Excellent IV insertion skills

Clinical experience with Newborn Care/Pediatric, Oncology, and Geriatric patient care

Prepared specimens for lab testing in accordance with established practices and procedures

Performed data entry and processed specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order

A Mentor and resource for new employees, assisted with transition into the work environment and the familiarity with established procedures

Experience

PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN TRIDENT HOSPITAL - CHARLESTON, S.C 2017 – 2018

Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures including venipuncture techniques using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles for laboratory testing

Tracked blood specimens by tagging, dating and noting down the time of collection

Assembled medical equipment such as blood collection devices, test tubes, blood vials, needles, cotton, trays etc.

Followed infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions

PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN ROPER HOSPITAL 2015 – 2017

Extracted blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture

Collected and labeled patient specimen for testing

Maintained appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner, such as maintenance/temperature logs

Performed periodic inventory counts and reported shortages and problems to leadership

PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN CHARLESTON HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY ASSOC 2011 - 2015

Timely and accurate collection of urine and blood samples for screening

Skillfully administered IV insertion for Oncology patients

Prepared specimen for STAT/courier pickup

Relayed sensitive laboratory and diagnostic blood test results to doctors

Researched test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems

PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 2008 – 2010

Prepared blood-collecting equipment, draw blood and safely store and transport specimen

Built trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens

Verified patient information and entered patient demographic into computer systems

Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, etc

PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN ROPER HOSPITAL 2000 – 2008

Collected specimens according to established procedures

Performed bleeding time tests as needed

Obtained blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection procedures with minimum patient discomfort

Reviewed lab test orders and clarified questionable entries with physicians, pathologists and nurses

Responsible for completing all data entry requirements accurately including data entry of patient registration; entry of test order from requisition or pulling order from database; managing Standing Orders

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