Lydia Gillings
301-***-**** • *********@*****.***
• New Caney, TX 77357
Summary
Phlebotomist technician with several 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
• Venipuncture techniques
• Specimen preparation
• Sample tracking
• Patient identification
• Phlebotomy equipment operation
• HIPAA compliance
• Donor education
• Inventory management
• Team collaboration
• Donor screening
• Effective communication
• Employee training
• Anatomy
• Sample and specimen collection
• Specimen labeling procedures
• Capillary puncture
• Health education
• Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Geriatric phlebotomy
• Data enurs
• Phlebotomy tech
• Order of draw
• Venipuncture expertise
• Centrifugation
• Biohazard disposal
• Venipuncture and capillary puncture
• Personal protective equipment usage
• EMR recordkeeping
• Medical office administration
• Blood component separation
• Butterfly needle technique
• Blood collection
Experience
Education And Training
03/2015 - 06/2025
Phlebotomy Technician LIl, Gulf Coast Blood Center, Houston, Texas
• Collected blood samples from donors following safety protocols.
• Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and analysis
• Maintained accurate records of donor information and sample tracking.
• Collect and monitor vital signs during apheresis procedure.
• Operated phlebotomy equipment and ensured proper sterilization techniques.
• Educated donors on the donation process and post-donation care instructions.
• Collaborated with team members to improve collection efficiency and procedures.
• Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
• Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
• Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
• Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
• Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
• Monitored inventory of supplies and reported shortages to management.
• Assisted in donor screening to ensure eligibility and safety compliance.
• Educated patients regarding the procedure and answered any questions they had.
• Assisted in training new employees on proper phlebotomy techniques.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to phlebotomy techniques.
• Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.
06/2001
High School Diploma
St Croix Seventh Day Adventist School, U. S. Virgin Islands
Medical Technology
Sanford-Brown, Landover, MD
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