Phlebotomist

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment as a phlebotomist in a facility where my education and experience can be utilized and honed.

SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

Exceptional talent for building and cultivating patient relationships by demonstrating compassion.

Superb knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and equipment.

Outstanding ability to identify issues, forming hypothesis and implementing change.

Comprehensive knowledge of centrifugation and specimen allocation.

Exemplary office, document and time management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Phlebotomist, Hargrove and Associates (Palmdale, CA), 2010-2014

Responsible for all lab procedures as requested by the physician.

Made sure all lab results were updated and visual.

Venipuncture, injections, vitals and urinalysis.

Designed and executed systems to facilitate a more efficient workflow and accurate collection of specimens.

Medical Assistant, Pacific Prosthetic Orthotics (Lancaster, CA), 2006-2008

Worked directly with patients, providing excellent care and customer service.

Fitted and constructed prosthetic orthosis, casting and molding for disabled and extremely involved injuries.

Assisted physicians with patient care, follow-up and administrative charting.

Counseled families dealing with transitional living for injured and permanently disabled patients.

Medical Assistant, Greater Valley Medical Group (Van Nuys, CA), 2002-2004

Responsible for assisting the physician with clinical procedures.

Responsible for obtaining lab results.

Venipuncture, capillary puncture, injections, vitals and urinalysis.

Responsible for the precise and timely collection and processing of specimens in the assigned section.

Medical Assistant, Gateway Valley Medical Group (San Fernando, CA), 2000-2002

Pulled charts for daily appointments.

Made sure all lab results were obtained and visual.

Scheduled patient appointments.

Documented issues with laboratory equipment for troubleshooting with vendors.

Medical Assistant, Facey Medical Group (Mission Hills, CA), 1996-1998

Responsible for all lab procedures requested by the physician.

Stocked and supplied exam rooms for physical examinations and other lab requests.

Collected blood and urine samples for medical testing.

Prioritized and coordinated workflow according to urgency for the department.

EDUCATION

Clinical Training Institute 2008

Lancaster, CA 93536

Valley College of Medical and Dental Careers 1989

San Fernando, CA

San Fernando High School 1988

San Fernando, CA

*References available upon request

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