Riverside Ca Phlebotomy Technician

Bobbi Maxwell

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Phlebotomist Donor Tech Specimen Processor

Phlebotomy externship at the VA in Loma Linda CA. Performed venipuncture on a large geriatric patient population where I exceled at performing phlebotomy procedures on patients between 60 and 99 years old. Familiar with lab work, specimen collection, and chain of custody. Innate ability give painless draws and to calm anxious patients.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Certified Phlebotomy Technician ~ U.S. Colleges of Riverside CA

CPR Certificate ~ American Heart Association

Medical Assistance ~ American College of Heaalthcare ~ Riverside CA

Pharmacy Technician- Four D College- Colton CA

Related Competencies

Phlebotomy

Lab/Specimen Processing

Office/Compliance

Patient Identification

Requirements for Lab Tests

Regulatory Compliance

Venipuncture

Glucose Testing

HIPAA-Confidentiality

Vacutainer System

Centrifuge

OSHA Guidelines

Butterfly Technique

Chain of Custody

Universal Infection Control

Dermal Puncture

Preparing Slides

Medical Terminology

Bleeding Time

Specimen Labeling & Transport

Microsoft Office

Phlebotomy Externship

VA Loma Linda (06/2021) Phlebotomy Technician (Externship)

•Accurately obtained blood samples via venipuncture, finger and heel sticks on patients of all ages (pediatric to geriatric adults) with minimal discomfort and repetition

•Calmed and reassured patients who were apprehensive about having blood specimen drawn, explain procedures to diminish fears and gain patient cooperation

•Ensured specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing: accurately identify patient, check paperwork and labeling, appropriately store specimens etc.

•Proficiently operated, maintained and calibrated centrifuges, blood tube rockers, and bar code scanner equipment

•Maintained an organized work area, and kept drawing station stocked with supplies.

•Administered aseptic techniques established by laboratory protocol and exercise appropriate bio-safety precautions.

Work Experience

Coach Operator ~ Empire Transportation ~ Perris, CA (August 2013 – April 2020)

Dispatcher ~ Empire Transportation ~ Riverside, CA (August 2013 - April 2020)

Duties included:

•Coach Operator: Driving Fixed Route in Riverside county, Customer Service

•Transportation Dispatcher: Responsible for transportationn routes, phone communications up to 12 lines, filing accounting communications with driver Mapping customer service data input

Medication Technician ~ RainCross@ Riverside ~ Riverside, CA (Sept 2007 - August2013)

•Administered prescribed medications to Patients.

•Observed patient, recorded significant reactions.

•Helped provide general nursing care to patients in nurssing home.

•Administered prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

•Trained and managed and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.

•Maintained related medical records under supervision of nurse

•Notified supervisor and physician of patient condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.

•Took temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect from normal and assessed condition of patient

•Finger sticks/Glucose/Cholesterol

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