Betty J Holloway
St Petersburg, FL
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Summary:
Phlebotomist with exceptional experience in performing blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups including pediatric, adults and geriatric patients.
Skilled in collection and handling of specimens with some testing and resulting of specimens and have extensive record maintenance experience on computerized data entry systems.
Served patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
Verified test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log and bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
Maintained specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
Maintained safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Skills:
Specimen collection / processing
Venipuncture
Time management
Laboratory experience
Health information management·
Medical office experience
Organizational skills
Medical receptionist
Front desk
Microsoft Excel
CPT coding
ICD-10
Office experience
Insurance verification
Medical scheduling
Professional Experience:
LabCorp, Milwaukee, WI Jul 2013 – Jul 2024
Phlebotomist / PST Technician
Worked alone in a clinic responsible for all patient lab blood drawers, doing all ordering on patients for the lab work and this includes specimens. Also drop off.
Input all information on patient the insurance, diagnosis codes and the lab orders from the Dr. Shredded patient’s documents after three months per my company rules.
Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc.
Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
Process billing information and collect payments when required. Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis.
Maintain patient and specimen information logs and provide superior customer service to all patients.
Travel to additional sites when needed and keep all inventory up to date also did drug testing.
Florida Clinical Laboratory, Orlando, FL Jan 2010 – Oct 2012
Lab Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist III
Stat Phlebotomist Orlando, FL and work seven days on and seven days off when I work, I am on call for 24 hours a day for the whole 7 days in the week.
Do all the phlebotomy redraws, miss, and stats call from nursing homes, and I also cover for anyone who may call in I do there morning phlebotomy draws at the nursing home
Am responsible for receiving the stat results and faxing and calling and to verify that the nursing homes did receive the results.
All Medical Personnel Staffing, Orlando, FL Oct 2009 – Oct 2012
Lab Med. Assistant III / Phlebotomist
Was placed at Dr.’s offices, Quest and LabCorp draw station. I was doing phlebotomy and some specimen processing.
Collect blood samples using venipuncture or capillary puncture procedures.
Educate blood donors about procedure in a professional manner and answer questions.
Perform analysis with attention to detail to assist with blood transfusions.
Interview donors to collect information and enter data into the computer system.
Adhere to blood handling and safety procedures to ensure compliance.
Inspected and sterilized equipment according to infection control standards.
Labelled, stored and organized blood samples to ensure accuracy
Performed data entry to maintain comprehensive patient records.
Education:
Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
High School or Equivalent in GED
Certifications and Licenses:
American Medical Technologist Registered
Registered Phlebotomist / Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Basic Life support-BLS ID#2F2FCC9B