Christine Dowery
773-***-**** ********@*****.*** Calumet City, IL
Summary
I am a highly-skilled phlebotomist with 27 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing further analysis. Experience
Quest Diagnostics Calumet City, IL
Phlebotomy Technician 03/2009
Collect blood samples through venipuncture while applying proper techniques Verify and update patient information prior to collecting sample Centrifuge specimens in accordance to company protocols Label all samples and send to lab
Perform DOT and non DOT drug screens
Phlebotomy Staffing Agency
Phlebotomist 01/2008 - 03/2009
Float to various doctor offices and hospitals as needed Apply proper techniques when drawing, handling and preparing specimen samples to minimize cross-contamination and help guarantee quality laboratory results
Process blood and other specimens properly for analysis Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized workstations and equipment, disposing sharp waste into appropriate containers St. Margaret Hospital/ Alverno Clinical Labs
Phlebotomist 01/2002 - 01/2008
Obtain blood samples for testing by venipuncture or capillary puncture Follow correct draw order techniques to prevent results and diagnosis error due to cross-contamination of chemical additives
Label all samples and send to lab
Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized workstations and equipment, disposing sharp waste into appropriate containers Heart Care Center
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist 02/1995 - 01/2002 Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure, and accurately document information in patient management system
Obtain blood samples for testing by venipuncture or capillary puncture Perform EKG's, stress test, holter monitoring, low extremity doppler, pulmonary testing Authorize patient medication as directed by physician Skills
Microsoft office, Customer Service, Data Entry, EMR, Patient Care Certificates
Phlebotomy, Echocardiography, CPR