Hi, I’m
KAJAL PATEL
medical laboratory technologist
Singapore ,Singapore
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with more than 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Regina General Hospital - (CANADA)
Phlebotomist
05.2016 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Education
Canadian Society Of Medical Laboratory Science , CANADA
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist
06.2019
Saskatchewan Polytechnic , CANADA , CANADA
Associate of Science from Phlebotomy
04.2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Communication abilities
- Blood culture collection
- Data Entry
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quality Control
- Infection Control
- Pediatric phlebotomy
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Regina General Hospital - (CANADA)
05.2016 - 06.2022
Canadian Society Of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist
Saskatchewan Polytechnic , CANADA
Associate of Science from Phlebotomy
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