Phlebotomist II - HSHS Saint Johns Hospital - Springfield, Illinois
(2025-02)
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw fluid using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
- Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Deliver quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture, arterial or capillary puncture
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture, arterial or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries
- Verified collection orders and communicate discrepancies to nurses and physicians
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, coworkers and self
- Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols
- Work with a shift team to maintain 11 floors in a large hospital setting to maintain all daily, timed and stat draws for medical personal on a timely basis
- Respond to all code blue, rapid, adult, pediatric, ICU and CVICU
- Senior Phlebotomist on morning rounds to communicate to the team to accurately address all stat, timed and daily draws
- Run EKG's during the first shift as required until staff comes on the morning shift
Lab Assistant - The Portland Clinic - Beaverton Location
(2023-09 - 2025-01)
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw flood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport
- Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Deliver quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum or plasma
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries
- Collected specimens for drug screens
- Verified collection orders and communicate discrepancies to nurses and physicians
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, coworkers and self
- Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols
- Assigned patients to diagnosis related groups using EPIC
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Portland Oregon
(2023-01 - 2023-08)
Phlebotomist - UPMC Shadyside - Pittsburgh, PA
(2022-12 - 2023-01)
Phlebotomist - CSL Plasma Center - Pittsburgh, PA
(2022-09 - 2023-01)
Phlebotomist - Grifols Biomat USA - Fort Myers, Florida
(2022-05 - 2022-09)
Phlebotomist - LabCorp - Sunset Missouri
(2021-04 - 2021-12)
