Quality Control Testing

Career Objective

Savvy dependable, enthusiastic on time worker with over ten years of

phlebotomy and medical assistant experience seeking to obtain a challenging

Phlebotomy position within a facility that will allow me to apply my

knowledge and experience to become an immediate contributor.

Professional Experience

. Superb ability to work accurately and with minimal supervision

. Strong ability to do repetitive work without losing concentration

. Expert in collecting blood specimen paired with a strong knowledge of

medical terminology

. Self-motivated, efficient, resourceful, and reliable under pressure.

. Accustomed to working under pressure in a fast paced, clinical laboratory

that service approximately 100-150 patients daily

. Dedicated individual achieving a reputation for consistently performing

above and beyond what is required while focusing on delivering world

class patient care

Provided phlebotomy experience for several healthcare sponsor in a fast

pace environment.

> Men Health Network, PSA's testing at FedEx Stadium

> National Kidney Foundation, Kidney Function testing

> USDA, Food Studies testing

LabCorp Laboratory Virginia Beach, VA June 2010 -

Nov 2013

Phlebotomist

. Performed venipuncture and finger sticks using the aseptic technique

capillary techniques from patients of all age group

. Accurately collected specimen from outpatient/inpatient utilizing

venipuncture techniques

. Scheduled patients for laboratory testing ordered by the physician;

evaluate patient insurance and throat swabs for laboratory testing

adhering to all CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements

. Compared the test requisition or computer label against the patient

demographic information to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to

collecting samples; notify office teammates of any discrepancies for

correction

. Performed Department of Transportation Drug test and other (DOT) testing

. Collected Cash Payment from patient

. Check-in patience for schedule testing, process patient insurance

information, and enter data into computer

Phlebotomy One Washington, DC March 09-

June 2010

Mobile Phlebotomist (part-time early morning mobile)

. Provided mobile phlebotomy services to assisting living, and nursing home

patients

. Collected time specimens as schedule

. Committed to delivery world class patient customer services

. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order

. Packaged specimens for transport

Quest Diagnostic Laboratory Washington, DC June 2010 -

Present

Phlebotomist (Kelly Services)

. Accurately collected specimen from outpatient/inpatient utilizing

venipuncture techniques

. Schedule patients for laboratory testing ordered by the physician;

evaluate patient insurance and throat swabs for laboratory testing

adhering to all CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements

. Compare the test requisition or computer label against the patient

demographic information to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to

collecting samples; notify office teammates of any discrepancies for

correction

. Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using the aseptic technique and in

accordance with Quest Diagnosis and procedures observing current sterile

policies

Washington Hospital Center ENT Washington, DC March 08 - June 2010

Phlebotomist (Kelly Services)

. Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintained Doctors'

schedules

. Scheduled patients for laboratory testing ordered by the physician,

evaluate patient insurance and, draw blood specimens

. Collected non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for

laboratory testing adhering to all CDC recommendations and OSHA

requirements

. Implemented effective system for the sterilization of surgical

instruments

. Registered incoming patients and assisted with prescription fulfillment.

. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and work efficiently,

preserving patient confidentiality in this environment.\Perform EKG's,

PFT's, Diabetic testing (gluc)

. Performed administrative and Clinical duties

. Readily develop rapport with patients, staff, families and physicians

. Scheduled appointments and maintain patient files

. Performed administrative duties and provided support to the Physician

. Maintained and updated Patient information on the Facility databases

. Collected and recorded Co-Pays

. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and work efficiently while

preserving patient confidentiality

. Liaised with internal and external Physicians while adhering to the

patient's medical necessities to ensure patient was given and understands

the instructions regarding, testing, surgery, or medications

. Maintained and updated Patient information on the Facility databases.

Quest Diagnostic Laboratory Washington, DC August 2004 -

March 2008

Phleb II Phlebotomist

. A senior phlebotomist with ability to evaluate specimen, perform,

venipuncture, monitor blood collection reports, while ensuring quality

patient care

. Provided specimen collection and process specimen for analysis for over

60- 100 patients daily

. Performed with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen

collection and processing duties following established practices and

procedures

. Maintained confidential patient records and documentation

. Responsible for completing requisitions accurately and timely

. Contact clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify test(s) ordered,

obtain accurate billing information, i.e. Diagnosis codes, UPIN

information, etc

. Researched test/client information utilizing lab computer system

. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order

. Packaged specimens for transport

. Accession and process specimens to prepare them for courier pick up and

laboratory testing

. Maintained all appropriate PSC/Phlebotomy logs

. Maintained refrigerator, centrifuge, and bio-medical waste logs, and

calibration of centrifuge

. Verify specimen integrity and adhere to established procedures for

rejection of unacceptable specimens

. Measure the total volume of all 24-hour urine specimens and record

appropriately.

. Prepare specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing as

applicable

. Maintain compliance with laboratory policies and procedures, as well as

safety practices

Tri-Star Lab Lorton, VA June 1993 - Dec 2008

Mobile Phlebotomist (part-time) (re-hire early morning)

. Arrived on time daily to perform a variety of routine blood drawing

procedures in a youth behavioral facilities while conferring with patient

to obtain information for laboratory records, explaining procedures,

allay fears and elicit cooperation

. Commitment to demonstrating first class patient customer care

. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order

. Packaged specimens for transport

Gerald Family Health Care Washington, DC Aug 2002 -

July 2004

Senior Phlebotomist II (re-hirer)

. Assisted with coordination of technical activities relating to the

operation of the phlebotomy service

. Performed a variety of routine and complex blood drawing procedures

including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, accessing central venous

catheters, blood cultures

. Prepared reagents, dyes, etc. used in the processing of specimens

. Assisted in training new personnel; provided technical assistance to new

employees, students

. Participated receiving and processing specimens as required by respective

laboratory area procedures and protocols

. Maintained inventory of supplies; reordering as required; stocking

supplies on carts and hand trays

. Performed various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with

internal and external regulations

. Participated in the development of new procedures, techniques and

equipment used in obtaining and handling laboratory specimens

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Florida May 2000 - June

2002

Senior Phlebotomist

. Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include

venipuncture, techniques throughout the hospital.

. Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient

identification; recorded appropriate collection information on proper

requisitions.

. Prepared and process labeling and storing patient specimens and samples

according to hospital procedures using standard techniques and equipment,

for subsequent analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff

St Vincent Hospital Jacksonville, Florida Dec 1998 -May 2000

Mobile Phlebotomist

. Provided mobile phlebotomy services to assisting living, and nursing home

patients

. Accurately collected specimen from outpatient/inpatient utilizing

venipuncture techniques

. Participated in health care blood drive.

. Collected time specimens as schedule

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