Maria Ballew
***** ******** ***., ***. **, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 ~ 951-***-**** ~
***********@*****.***
CAREER INTERESTS
Experienced Phlebotomist, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Lab Assistant,
Specimen Accessioner
RELATED SKILLS
> Bilingual, English-Spanish
> Patient Identification
> Venipuncture Procedure
> Vaccutainer System
> Butterfly Techniques
> Skin Puncture Procedures
> Blood Composition
> Centrifuge
> Fingersticks/Glucose Testing
> Urinalysis/Drug Testing
> Universal Infection Control
> 6 Years of Experience
> Specimen Transport
> OSHA Guidelines
> Sterile Field Preparation
> Medical Terminology
> Vital Signs
> Pap Smear Setups
> Electrocardiograms
> Capillary Tests
> Asepsis/Sterilization
> CPR /AED Certified
> Specimen Collection
> Pulmonary Test
> Pre-Employment Physicals
> Assisting with Surgery
> Medical Charting
> Reception Techniques
> Audiometry
> Customer Service
> Computer Literate
> Restocking Rooms
> Sterilizing Instruments
WORK EXPERIENCE
Phlebotomist/Patient Care Technician: Dr. Sue Vyas ~ Riverside, CA
2012 - 2013
Collected blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary technique from a
wide range of patients of varying age. Labeled, processed and centrifuged
blood, and prepared a variety of specimens for lab analysis. Input
computerized insurance data, stocked rooms with laboratory supplies,
maintained a safe and sterile work area, sterilized instruments, and
prepared documentation for every patient served. In addition, performed a
variety of medical assisting duties.
Phlebotomist/Patient Care Assistant: Sunrise Alzheimer Care ~ Riverside, CA
2008 - 2012
Worked directly with Alzheimer's Disease patients. Secured and prepared
blood samples and a variety of other specimens for laboratory testing.
Educated patients concerning post-venipuncture care. Provided other patient
care duties, including documenting vital signs and conducting glucose
testing. Performed charting, data entry and general office duties.
Phlebotomist: Quest Diagnostics ~ Menifee, CA 2007 - 2008
Secured blood specimens from difficult-to-draw patients, such as those in
Armed Forces and psychiatric hospitals. Collected urine specimens for drug
screening and completed urinalysis. Properly completed laboratory accession
record manually or on computer. Utilized exceptional telephone etiquette
for answering business telephones and scheduling patient appointments.
EDUCATION
Universal Schools & Colleges of Health & Human Services ~ Riverside, CA
2013
> Advanced Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Universal Schools & Colleges of Health & Human Services ~ Riverside, CA
2007
> Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Summit Career College ~ Colton, CA 2006
> Certified Nursing Assistant