Samantha Acosta
Lowell
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Phlebotomist with a strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly comfortable and familiar with centrifugation, aliquoting procedures. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to offering a compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
PST/PHLEBOTOMIST
LabCorp
09.2023 - Current
- Obtain variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Label blood vials with critical information including time of collection, date, and patient name
- Identify patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Centrifuge blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum
- Document all information into database system
- Prepare and package specimens for courier transport
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Certified Phlebotomist
Lab USA, Inc.
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Collected blood samples according to orders
- Labeled vials and documented in database, following procedures
- Provided friendly service and verified patient information
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport
Cashier
Walgreens
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated cash register and POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card
- Provided exceptional customer service to guests
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
Education
Certificate of Completion - Home Health Aide
Mission Care Education
02.2023
NHA Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant
BCi
Lowell, MA01.2023
NHA Certified - Phlebotomy Technician
L.A.R.E Institute
Lowell, MA01.2022
GED -
Abisi Adult Education
Lowell, MA05.2021
Skills
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Bilingual; Native English and Spanish
- Housekeeping
- Venipuncture
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Data Entry
- Direct Patient Care
- Specimen Preparation
- HIPAA
- First-Aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2024 - 08.2024
PST/PHLEBOTOMIST
LabCorp
09.2023 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Lab USA, Inc.
12.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Walgreens
01.2022 - 12.2022
NHA Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant
BCi
NHA Certified - Phlebotomy Technician
L.A.R.E Institute
Certificate of Completion - Home Health Aide
Mission Care Education
GED -
Abisi Adult Education
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