Patricia Craig
Marana
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in laboratory and clinical settings. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions, and sterilization protocols. Team-oriented and skilled in training students and new hires on policies and procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Tenet Healthcare
Tucson
09.2006 - Current
- I started as a phlebotomist at a small company that is no longer business. worked from 2004 too 2006.
- I've been with Tenet for 19 years working as a phlebotomist.
- I transferred from Modesto California in 2017.
- I worked at St. Mary's from 2017 too 2018 I transferred too Carondalet Medical. Where I am currently working as a phlebotomist. I work at the Riverstone draw site. I train new employees, and also oversee the Pima phlebotomy students.
- Also use the computer to look up orders.
- Label specimens.
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring accurate labeling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy area and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
Education
Phlebotomy -
Walnut Creek Campus
Walnut Creek, CA 12.2003 - 12.2003
Skills
- Laboratory procedures
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Hospital experience
- Public health
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Specimen collection / processing
- Venipuncture
- FDA regulations
- Clinical laboratory experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Time management
- Data entry
- Blood sampling
- Patient service
- Microsoft Office
- Phlebotomy
- Patient safety
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Word
- Computer skills
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Compliance adherence
- Training new staff
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Workplace organization
- Technical troubleshooting
- HIPAA compliance
- Health and safety
- Laboratory procedures understanding
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- ASCP Certification
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Tenet Healthcare
09.2006 - Current
Phlebotomy -
Walnut Creek Campus
12.2003 - 12.2003