Qiyyahma Rasool
Pooler
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 7 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Lead Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
03.2018 - 09.2024
- Adhered to universal precautions guidelines when handling blood specimens according to OSHA standards.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any emergencies related to phlebotomy services or equipment malfunctioning.
- Documented daily activities including several specimens collected, and quality assurance measures are taken.
- Ensured that all laboratory specimens were collected, labeled, logged, and stored properly before transport.
- Conducted quality control testing on laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy of results.
- Provided guidance and support during difficult specimen collections as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital and clinic setting as needed to complete tasks related to specimen collection.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other external partners.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist
Memorial University Medical Center
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Medical Assistant
Summit Cancer Care
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Virginia College - Birmingham
01-2017
Skills
- Inventory procurement
- Staff Management
- Inventory purchasing
- Site Safety
- Team Supervision
- Patient care management
- Blood collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- HIPAA
Certification
- BLS CERTIFIED 2025
- NHA CERTIFIED 2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Memorial University Medical Center
10.2019 - 07.2024
Site Lead Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
03.2018 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
Summit Cancer Care
01.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Virginia College - Birmingham
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