Phlebotomist

Steven J. Walker

Lancaster, CA *****

******.******.****@*****.*** Cell 562-***-****

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Venipuncture and Capillary Blood Collecting Breath and Saliva Alcohol Testing Paternity Collections Urine Drug Screening Collecting AFP Screening Conducting interviews with patients Understanding the color coding of tubes Understanding proper patient identification procedures Selecting venous access sites Selecting venous access sites Conducting interviews with patients Assessing the patient's physical condition

Understanding the legal implications of laboratory work and blood testing Understanding infection control and the role of safety policies in blood handling Managing stress on the job

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Phlebotomist

Foundation Laboratory Lancaster, CA

Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel; verifies patient by reading patient identification; obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks; maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures; collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time; tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed; monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager; performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges; maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes; maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Security Guard

Advance Tech Security

Patrol commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. Answer alarms and investigate disturbances. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Clinical Training Institute – Phlebotomy Course – Completed 2011

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