Phlebotomist, Laboratory Assistant

Montour Falls, NY

2016 - present

Performs the duties of a phlebotomist and laboratory assistant collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and sputum samples for diagnostic analysis.  Performs venipuncture, heel stick, and finger sticks on pediatric to geriatric patient demographics.  Performs urine chain of custody.  Prepares and processes specimens with use of centrifuge, obtaining serum and plasma samples depending on need of test.  Performs as needed and timed inpatient blood collection rounds.  Works the front office of the laboratory drawing outpatients, answering phones, and maintaining laboratory documents.  Uses PC to order laboratory test and maintain patient information and test results.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile Examiner

Elmira, NY

2013 -2016

Performs on-site paramedical examinations for insurance applicants.  Exams consist of a medical history questionaire, blood, urine, and saliva collection, and EKG scanning.  Physical measurements: blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, chest, waist, and abdomen.   Processes blood samples by using centrifuge to spin down specimen before packaging for delivery.  Makes sure to obtain acurate and complete medical history, and processes all paperwork and specimens in a timely manner.

 

 

​Examiner/Phlebotomist

Elmira, NY

​​2012 - 2013

 

​Provided on-site wellness screenings for company clients.  Performs finger sticks, phlebotomy, blood pressure, BMI calculation, height and weight measurement, bone density screening, and wellness counseling which consist of nutritinal options for diabetes, cholesterol, and weight control.  Responsible for processing and delivery of collected specimens, and the set up and take down of event area.  

 

 

Emergency Department Technician​

Washington, DC

2005 - 2010

 

Assisted physicians and nursing staff with basic to advance medical care in an emergency department setting.   Observed patients physical and mental condition and reported to physician or nurse call changes.  Charted all patient changes and patient contact in patients electronic medical record using IBEX e-charting software.  Managed departments Urine Drug Screening Program.  Responsible for departments medical supply levels and performed preventive maintenance on emergency equipment.  Specialized in splinting  and orthopedic device application.

 

 

 

​Emergency Department Technician

Baltimore, MD

2001 - 2003

 

​​Assisted physicians and nurses with the emergency medical care of patients in a high census emergency room setting.  Greeted and triaged patients as they arrived in emergency room.   Worked with physician assistants in the suture clinic preparing wounds for suture and staple application.  Assisted in patient and family education. Maintained and stocked exam rooms.  Performed preventative maintenance checks on all emergency equipment.

 

 

 

Clinical Associate II

Washington, DC

1997 - 2001

Worked as an emergency room technician assisting physicians and nurses with patient care in the emergency department.  Escorted patients to exam rooms and prepared them for exams. Assisted in traumas, patient transport, and patient education.  Responsible for department medical supply and emergency equipment.​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

 

 

Clinical Support Specialist II

Washington, DC

1995 - 1997

Worked as a medical assistant  in a multi-specialty practice assisting physicians and nurses with medical care.  Escorted patients to exam rooms.  Prepared patients for examinations. Assisted physicians with exams.  Prepared exam rooms and maintained appropriate medical supply levels.  Administered immunizations, and assisted in patient education.​

 

​Referral Specialist​

1996 - 1997

Cross-trained as a Referral Specialist in the same practice processing patient referral request.  Served as a liaison between the patient and the medical insurance companies processing referral request, and obtaining approval for special procedures.  Held in-service meetings to instruct staff on the different insurance company policy and procedures.  Assisted nurses with prescription refills and orders.

 

 



Phlebotomist Technician II

Washington, DC

1993 - 1995

Performed blood draws for a clinical laboratory.  Performed timed blood draws for in-patients throughout the hospital and processed them for analysis and diagnosis. Performed technical duties such as urine dips, urinalysis, blood clotting analysis, pregnancy testing, and blood sugar.  Instructed outpatients on correct procedures for collecting home specimens.  Performed receptionist duties such as answering phones, filing, and lab result data entry. 



 

 

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