RB Rhonda Buchanan

Philadelphia, MS ***** 337-***-**** adxsiz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 15 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

SKILLS Complex Terminology

Interpretation

Sharps Disposal

Facility Management

Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

OSHA Regulations

Staff Phlebotomy Training

WORK HISTORY SENIOR PHLEBOTOMIST TECH 07/2013 to CURRENT Neshoba General Hospital 1001 Holland Ave

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

Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

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

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures. DOT and Non DOT urine and blood collection including collecting Hair follicle collection. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists. Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis. PTC TECH 07/2012 to 07/2013

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis Services Division 1604 Cynthia Street Franklin, La

Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.

Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.

Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing. Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Maintaining dialysis machines and equipments . PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 09/2001 to 04/2005

LabCorp

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

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

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

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

Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures. Conducted EKG for physical 's exams on required patients . EDUCATION No Degree Business 05/2003

East Central Community College, Decatur, MS

Diploma Awarded Diploma Awarded 01/1995

Moore Career College, Jackson Ms

High School Diploma 05/1991

Newport Pacific High, Scranton, PA

CERTIFICATIONS

Breath Alcohol Technician

Department of Transportations

N.P.C.E Nationally Phlebotomy Certification Exam

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