Cara Williams

Proven Phlebotomist with a track record of excellence in specimen preparation and infection control, honed at Quest Diagnostics. Expert in venipuncture and patient confidentiality, consistently adhering to safety protocols to ensure high-quality medical testing outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional skill in health education, enhancing patient understanding and cooperation.

PHLEBOTOMIST/INSURANCE EXAMINER at Apps Medical (2023-06 – Present)

• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• DNA Collection by oral swab
• Drug Testing by urine

PHLEBOTOMY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE at Quest Diagnostics (2012-03 – 2022-04)

• Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
• Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.

Medical Assisting – Educational Services, 1955 S. Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (1998-05)