Tasha Klukan
Ford City
Summary
National Certified Phlebotomist with 17 years of experience in outpatient laboratory testing, comprehensive handling of patient samples, maintaining phlebotomy supplies. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Outpatient Phlebotomist
Butler Health System
10.2007 - Current
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for courier to pickup
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Used multiple electronic medical software, including passport One Source and Meditech
- Proficient with Medicare ABN
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information
Education
National Phlebotomy Certificate -
Lenape Vo- Technical Adult Education
Ford City, PA12.2006
Skills
- Proper storage procedures
- Maintaining and ordering phlebotomy supplies
- Sharps disposal
- HIPAA
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Tracking specimens
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques
- Collecting accurate and thorough patient demographic data
- Working knowledge medical terminology
Timeline
Senior Outpatient Phlebotomist
Butler Health System
10.2007 - Current
National Phlebotomy Certificate -
Lenape Vo- Technical Adult Education
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