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Mobile: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLECertifications:Surgical TechnicianSterile Processing TechnicianPhlebotomist TechnicianCaregiver / DSP (Direct Services Professional)Training Experience:Phlebotomist Lab AssistantProvides accurate and timely collection and processing of laboratory specimens, in a customer focused manner, to ensure cost effective laboratory testing.Collection of patient care specimens and timely distribution of patient care results to maintain high quality patient care.Surgical TechnicianHandling instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.Assists in surgical procedures when requested by the Surgeon.Sterile Processing TechnicianSterilizes and assembles all instruments, supplies and equipment required for surgery, exams and other medical / surgical procedures.Employment:Alverno LaboratoriesMay 2022 February 2024Phlebotomist Lab AssistantResponsible for collection of blood specimens for performing laboratory office duties and processing laboratory specimens. Laboratory office duties include registering patients accurately entering all necessary data into the computer system, accessioning, answering calls and processing paperwork. Specimen processing includes preparation of specimens for testing and/or for sending out to the central laboratory or to reference laboratory. In addition to handling blood, bodily fluids and urine specimens according to established procedures, also performs limited and specified non-waived POC tests as authorized by supervisor or by Laboratory Director.Communicates with physicians, nurses and patients to maintain high quality patient care. Adheres to facility policies such as, timeline, protocols, PPE, etcMaintains an organized and clean work area based on state and health laws along with the guidelines of our medical organization. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offer additional resources on the collection process, if a patient requests them.Life Scan Laboratory Skokie, ILJanuary 2020 May 2022Traveling PhlebotomistTravels to rehab centers, nursing homes and residential environments for proceduresDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess geriatric patientsComplete required paperwork including requisitions, standing orders and collection listsEnsure specimens obtained by clients are collected in proper containers and labeled with appropriate patient identification and patient informationProcess and prepare specimens according to testing guidelines, including centrifuging, light protecting, refrigerating, freezing, aliquoting, send outs etc.Pick up and transport specimens to the designated drop locationWork with operations, customer service, dispatch, processing, main lab, microbiology and other departments for coordination purposesAssists and communicates with physicians, nurses and patients to maintain high quality patient careAdhere to facility policies such as, timeline, protocols, PPE, etc.St. Francis Hospital Evanston, ILJanuary 2019 January 2020PhlebotomistCollects and tags specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition. Develops effective collection techniques as they relate to groups from pediatric to geriatric patients. Properly package each specimen and ensure that every specimen is delivered to the laboratory on time. Maintain an organized and clean work area based on state and health laws along with the guidelines of our medical organization. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offer additional resources on the collection process, if a patient requests them.Lab AssistantResearches, troubleshoots and resolves customer problems. Prepares laboratory specimens for analysis and testing. Spins samples, pours urine tubes, and creates frozen samples. Accurately identify and label specimens. Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples. Process all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimens. Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner. Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas as well as packing and shipping specimens to proper testing facilities.Swedish Covenant Hospital Chicago ILMay 2015 June 2019Provides accurate and timely collection and processing of laboratory specimens, in a customer focused manner, to ensure cost effective laboratory testing.Collection of patient care specimens and timely distribution of patient care results to maintain high quality patient care.Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation (AUAF) Chi, ILCaregiverJuly 2009 November 2012Assisting clients with developmental disabilities in a residential environment.Victor C. Neumann Chi, ILDSP (Direct Services Professional) CaregiverSeptember 2007 December 2010Assisting clients with developmental and mental disabilities in a residential environment.Education:Midwestern Career CollegeProfessional Career Certification and Training Institute (PCCTI)Professional Aspect:Infection ControlProcedural skillsQuality focusTime managementHospital environmentExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenExcellent grammar, spelling and vocabularyGreat knowledge of medical terminology and common concepts in medical scienceWorks excellent with a teamKnowledge of software applicationsPays excellent attention to detailAbility to coordinate with all peopleAbility to build healthy relationship between staff and clients/patientsAbility to organizeAbility to multi-taskAbility to interact with families of patients as well as patients themselvesAbility to provide support to patient/clients, staff members and departmentsCreating a safe, effective environmentPersonal Characteristics:DependabilityHonesty and IntegrityPositive AttitudeEmpathy and CompassionProfessional DetachmentProfessional AppearanceInterpersonal SkillsPays excellent attention to detailStrong computer skills:AtlasSoft LabMedi Tech LiveSunquestEpic / CitrixSmart TermCo-PathMicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordWord ExcelOutlookPower PointTraining Summary:Phlebotomist Para Tech1. Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel2. Verifies patient by reading patient identification3. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks4. Maintains specimens integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation5. Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time6. Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting time of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed7. Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager8. Performs bleeding time tests by recording results into the computer system; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges9. Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results; identifying and reporting needed changes10. Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations11. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders12. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain personal networks; participating in professional organizations13. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and JCAHO standards14. Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsSurgical Technician1. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure2. Scrubs, gowns and gloves3. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications and solutions needed for procedure4. Performs appropriate counts prior to and during the operation, also before incision is closed and after the procedure is complete5. Anticipating the surgeons needs and assisting surgeon in surgical procedure if necessary6. Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants7. Helps in draping sterile field8. Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure9. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure10. Prepares sterile dressing11. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization12. Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of the room13. Assists in prepping the room for the next patientSterile Processing Technician1. Follow Proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization area2. Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.3. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment4. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner5. Restocks, labels and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts and facility medical equipment7. Verifies equipment that needs repair or replacement and removes the defective equipment8. Maintains a clean work area9. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards |
