KATHERINE GAINES

adxm2j@r.postjobfree.com 251-***-**** Theodore, AL 36582

Summary

Phlebotomist Technician with 7 years of experience in patient-focused services with comprehensive experience in high-volume output labs handling live-patient samples, calibrating laboratory equipment and maintaining spaces. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff

Skills

• Stress management

• Medical records maintenance

• Quality control

• Drawing blood

• Data entry

• Proper storage procedures

• Biohazard waste disposal

• HIPAA

• Tracking specimens

• Sharps disposal

• First Aid/CPR

• Multitasking

• Teambuilding

• Critical thinking

• Training & development

Experience

Mobile OBGYN Theodore, ALPhlebotomy Technician03/2017 - Current

• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.

• Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.

• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.

• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.

• Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.

• Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.

• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

• Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.

• Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.

• Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.

• Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.

• Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.

• Compiled and submitted data for demographic research.

• Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.

• Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.

• Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.

• Education and Training

• Fortis College Mobile, ALCertification in CMA/ Phlebotomy06/2017

• Chula Vista Senior High School Chula Vista, CAGED05/2015