Phlebotomist

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 8 year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. WORK HISTORY

Outreach Phlebotomist. Marietta Ga

Wellstar Heath System Women's Center 10/2023 - Current Phlebotomist Technician. Hiram, GA

Wellstar Paulding Hospital 09/2022 - Current

SKILLS

EDUCATION

Assured & Associates

Douglasville, GA

06/2016

Certified Phlebotomist (NHA) :

Phlebotomy

Douglas County High School

Douglasville, GA

05/2014

High School Diploma

Contributed to increased clinic efficiency by maintaining an organized inventory of phlebotomy supplies and equipment.

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Achieved successful venipunctures even in challenging situations such as pediatric or geriatric patients with difficult veins.

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Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.

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Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

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● Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

● Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

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Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

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Increased patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate blood collection services.

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Enhanced laboratory efficiency by processing, labeling, and storing specimens according to established protocols.

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Ensured timely test results by coordinating with medical staff for proper specimen handling and transport.

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Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

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Support and Flexibility with

change

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● Geriatric phlebotomy

● Pediatric phlebotomy

● Measuring Vital Statistics

Sample and specimen

collection

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● MEDITECH Software

● Multi-tasking

● Paperwork Processing

● Communication

Medical Records Management

& Maintenance

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● Medical office administration

● Customer Service

Lazaria Fenderson

Office Assistant & Phlebotomist. Atlanta, GA

Iora Primary Care 09/2019 - 09/2022

Certified Phlebotomist. Villa Rica, GA

Tanner Health Medical Center 09/2016 - 09/2019

Administrative Assistant Intern. Lithos Springs GA Patient Care Center Of Lithia Springs 11/2015 - 05/2016 Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.

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Assisted in training new phlebotomists, sharing expertise on proper technique and safety protocols.

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Expanded availability for blood draws by working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

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Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.

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Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

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Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.

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Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.

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Receiving incoming calls and addressing them appropriately including appointment requests, form completion, referrals etc

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● Sorting incoming mail and faxes and handling accordingly

● Supports interviews for new hires

● Handling incoming and outgoing medical record request Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.

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Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups

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● Maintain patient and specimen information logs

● Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests, etc

● Order out-patient labs with out-patient requisition

● Restock phlebotomy supply carts as needed

Annual compliance training on HIPAA, patient confidentiality and patient rights and responsibilities

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Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

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● Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger sticks

● Completing Requisition forms

● Keep inventory of supplies

● Use aseptic technique, following department procedures

● Use of Microsoft Word/Excel frequently

● Recording results in the quality-control log

● Answering phone calls

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