Mobile Phlebotomist
Current- Maintained compliance with safety regulations in labeling and storing specimens for transport to laboratory for processing, resulting in a 30% reduction in unusable samples. - Collect blood samples using butterfly needles for venipuncture and lancets for capillary puncture procedures for high volume of patients. - Received 10+ special requests for blood collection from returning patients with needle phobia. - Interview patients prior and after venipuncture to ensure accurate patient identification and communication of test results. - Adhering to blood handling and safety procedures and infection control standards by performing hand hygiene before and after gloving. - Utilized best practices, including recommending nervous patients lay down to achieve a 70% reduced instance of fainting, and the use of heel warmers to warm venipuncture site prior to sterilization and collection to increase single-stick success rate. - Improved patient experience by explaining collection processes, performing thorough skin assessment with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and reviewed patient’s medical history prior to blood draw or other specimen collection.
