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Kathleen Dickson

Bellambi,NSW

Summary

I am an experienced and dedicated Phlebotomist with comprehensive expertise in venipuncture techniques. I strive to cultivate a safe and comfortable environment for patients and provides consistently superior and confidential care with a personal touch. I display dedication and determination in all areas with diligent attention to detail for optimal end results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

NSW Health Pathology
07.2019 - Current

Venepuncture

Undertake home collections

Empathetic Customer Service

Communicate and work effectively in a clinical environment

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Contribute to OHS processes

Comply with infection control policies and procedures

Use basic medical terminology pertaining to pathology

Knowledge and skills required to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Phlebotomist

Southern Iml Pathology
09.2002 - 07.2019
  • Venepuncture, Collect pathology specimens other than blood
  • Undertake home visits
  • Empathetic Customer Service
  • Communicate and work effectively in a clinical environment
  • Receive and prepare pathology specimens
  • Data Entry
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Contribute to effective workplace relationships
  • Contribute to OHS processes
  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures
  • Use basic medical terminology pertaining to pathology
  • Knowledge and skills required to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Lab Assistant

Southern Iml Pathology
03.2001 - 09.2002
  • Receive specimens and direct them to the appropriate departments
  • Prioritise samples received
  • Answer incoming phone calls and provide appropriate feedback to customers and medical staff
  • Data Entry
  • Liaise with patients, doctors, and clinical staff
  • Troubleshooting
  • Packing and sending referred tests.

Education

Collection And Handling of Specimens For Drugs of Abuse Test -

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
Sydney, NSW
01.2013

Certificate IV in Pathology Collection -

Southern Iml Pathology
Wollongong, NSW
01.2013

Certificate III in Pathology Collection -

Southern Iml Pathology
Wollongong, NSW
01.2011

Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -

Up Skill Australia
Kiama, NSW
01.2011

Skills

  • Venepuncture
  • Paediatric Blood Collection
  • Empathetic Customer Service Skills
  • Experience working in a clinical environment
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Data Entry
  • Reception Duties
  • Knowledge and skills required to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner
  • Team player

References

  • Kerrie Alla, Senior Collector SIML Trainer, Mentor, 04326422036
  • Kelly Urbanski, Practice Manager, Shellharbour Family Medical Centre, 0409922409

Timeline

Phlebotomist

NSW Health Pathology
07.2019 - Current

Phlebotomist

Southern Iml Pathology
09.2002 - 07.2019

Lab Assistant

Southern Iml Pathology
03.2001 - 09.2002

Collection And Handling of Specimens For Drugs of Abuse Test -

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology

Certificate IV in Pathology Collection -

Southern Iml Pathology

Certificate III in Pathology Collection -

Southern Iml Pathology

Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -

Up Skill Australia
Kathleen Dickson