Phlebotomy

Introduction

As the Lead Phlebotomist at the University of Kentucky Medical Center’s Transplant Clinic, I was responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and compassionate blood collection for patients undergoing critical transplant procedures. Beyond my clinical duties, I played a key role in training and mentoring new phlebotomists, developing comprehensive training materials and standardized processes to ensure consistency and excellence in patient care. My focus on precision, patient comfort, and professional development helped create a highly skilled and well-prepared team, ultimately supporting the clinic’s mission of providing life-saving treatments to transplant patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provided specialized phlebotomy services for transplant patients, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort.

• Led and trained a team of phlebotomists, enhancing efficiency and adherence to best practices.

• Maintained compliance with strict medical and laboratory protocols to support patient safety and successful transplants.

• Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely and accurate specimen collection and processing.

Skills Developed

• Phlebotomy Expertise: Performed blood draws with precision and professionalism, adhering to strict safety protocols and maintaining patient comfort.

• Training & Development: Trained and mentored new phlebotomists, developing training materials and processes to ensure consistent performance and high-quality care.

• Patient Care: Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, ensuring patients felt at ease during procedures and explaining the process clearly to reduce anxiety.

• Process Improvement: Contributed to refining blood collection procedures and protocols, ensuring efficiency and reducing error rates.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to medical regulations, including infection control and HIPAA privacy standards, to guarantee patient safety and confidentiality.

• Collaboration: Worked closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and accurate diagnostic samples.

• Time Management: Managed high patient volume and tight schedules, consistently meeting or exceeding targets for blood collection in various clinic settings.

• Quality Assurance: Monitored and maintained high standards of quality in all phlebotomy procedures, contributing to better patient outcomes.

• Recordkeeping: Accurately documented patient information and specimen details, ensuring smooth coordination with laboratory and medical teams.

• Critical Thinking: Applied problem-solving skills when faced with challenging or difficult blood draws, adapting techniques to best suit patient needs.

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