Maria Rita Paez
247 Sparrow Dr
Summary
Dedicated Mobile Phlebotomist with extensive experience at Quest Diagnostics, excelling in venipuncture and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient blood collection techniques. Skilled in multitasking and time management, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while maintaining accurate records.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Independent
- Collected blood samples from patients in various locations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient interactions and specimen collection procedures.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Implemented infection control protocols to minimize risk during blood collection processes.
Phlebotomy Technician - PSC
Quest Diagnotics
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary methods, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, maintaining compliance with established protocols and standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for all procedures performed during phlebotomy sessions.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomy Technician Floater
LabCorp
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations during sample processing.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures, alleviating concerns and improving patient experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist II Floater
Quest Diagnostics
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures and alleviate concerns.
- Processed laboratory requisitions, verifying information for accuracy before sample analysis.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples from patients using established protocols and techniques.
Education
Phlebotomy Program - Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant/EKG Technician
IBT
Santa Clara, CA06-2008
Skills
- Multitasking efficiency
- Time management
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection techniques
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician - PSC
Quest Diagnotics
04.2019 - 10.2021
Phlebotomy Technician Floater
LabCorp
06.2015 - 02.2019
Phlebotomist II Floater
Quest Diagnostics
01.2012 - 05.2015
Mobile Phlebotomist
Independent
Phlebotomy Program - Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant/EKG Technician
IBT
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