FARRAH STEIDE

Irvington, New Jersey *****

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SUMMARY: Experienced, driven and detail-oriented Phlebotomist and Laboratory Accessioner with 10+ years of success in implementing patient care, patient comfort dealing with vasovagal syndrome, adhere to laboratory protocols and guidelines, Skilled in managing laboratory inventories and daily supplies, skilled in performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast –paced and also skilled in drawing blood and specimens processing. As well as skilled in communication, problem solving, organization and team work. Furthermore, to obtain a position as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant where I would utilize my knowledge and skills of phlebotomy-related processes and other medical protocols.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science - Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Assistant Certificate Program: Completed an intensive 900-hour program comprised of theoretical and practical applications of essential Medical Assisting skills which include the following:

Laboratory Skills – Phlebotomy

Finger sticks

Venipunctures on geriatric and adolescence patients

Urinalysis, breathing test, specimens Collection, as well as processing specimens

Clinical Skills

Vital Signs, assist in Physical Examination,

Electrocardiography, Clinical Asepsis, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology

American Medical Technologists - Registered Phlebotomy Technician License

BCLS Certified, and Skin Saver Certificate - Beth –Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Phlebotomist- Sherman-Abrams Laboratory INC – South Orange, NJ September 2023 – to present

Performed Venipunctures on 20+ Patients a day

Accession specimens in a timely manner for laboratory pick-up such as LabCorp or our own labs

Maintain daily laboratory log such as ordering lab supplies and others

Restocked lab supplies by keeping them updates

Maintained a clean and hygienic environment

Phlebotomy Technician – NYU Faculty Group Practice - New York, NY

Collected blood, urine and fecal specimens on an average of 40+ patients per day January 2021- June 2023

Ensured proper blood collection by using two patient identifiers upon labeled specimens

Performed 40+ venipunctures safely on adult and teenage children

Accessioned specimens in a proper and timely manners for pick up

Safeguarded patients that suffer from vasovagal syncope and needle phobia

Restocked laboratory supplies and kept them updated by checking for expirations dates

Administered test like H. pylori (breathing test)

Maintained a clean and professional environment

Phlebotomist - Winston Staffing Services - Port Authority of NY &NJ, Jersey City, NJ August 2019 – August 2020

Performed Pulmonary function test on patients as needed

Scheduled patient for Annual medical testing

Drew blood, and administered vision and hearing test as needed

Collected blood samples using venipuncture for diagnostics

Prepared puncture site to prevent infection

Performed clerical duties such as: faxing, emailing and answering calls

Maintained a clean and sanitize environment

Phlebotomy Technician - Compunnel Medical Group - Township NJ January 2019 – December 2019

Drew 30+ patient’s blood a day

Assisted with phone calls and directed them to the appropriate departments as needed

Coordinated 30+ patients’ specimens daily in doing accessioning by sending them to the appropriate laboratory for test

Filed laboratory paperwork in the appropriate folders and cabinet

Kept the laboratory environment safe and clean

Phlebotomist - New York Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY June 2018 – October2018

Collected, labeled and centrifuged specimens and ensured that all specimens are properly stored

Explained and answered questions concerning clinical office procedures

Maintained a hygienic working environment

Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures

Drew 25+ patients per day

TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGE

Technical Skills:

EClinicalWorks Sunquest Information System

Prism Soft lab

Epic System

Language: Fluent in Haitian Creole

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