Urvashi Gajera
Nambour,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Phlebotomist with over 4 years of experience in performing blood draws and specimen collection across diverse healthcare environments. Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, I have a proven ability to establish rapport with a wide range of patients. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency in blood collection processes. Eager to contribute my expertise as a Pathology Specimen Collector to a dynamic healthcare team at QML Laboratory.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PATHOLOGY SPECIMEN COLLECTOR
Monghiba Medical Center
Surat, Gujarat
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Perform venipuncture procedures to collect blood specimens from patients.
- Conduct capillary punctures for patients with difficult veins or for specific tests and neonatal heel sticks.
- Accurately record patient information, test requests, and results in electronic health records or paper documentation.
- Use standard phlebotomy equipment such as tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, butterfly needles and syringes.
- Able to allay patient fears and elicit collaboration.
- Able to build trust and minimize patient discomfort throughout phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens and performed other procedures.
- Prepared solutions, labeled tubes and specimen containers for laboratory use
- Performed routine test independently, as well as technical and clerical functions
- Routinely carried out task of using, maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment
- Carried out stock keeping of reagents, solutions, media, test kits and glassware and performed data entry for sanctioning and record purposes
- Participated in various laboratory support activities, facilitating medical and clinical research programs
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
P.P Savani Hospital
Surat, Gujarat
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools
- Train new staff for phlebotomy and handling of harmful chemicals
- Assist with monitoring the pending and overdue lists, which includes, searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation (e.g. Test Not Performed (TNP), Missing Specimen (MSP), Quality Not Sufficient (QNS), tracking notes)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Uka Tarsadia University
Bardoli, Surat05.2019
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Capillary Puncture
- Specimen Handling
- Infection Control
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Quality Control
- Staff Training
- Documentation
- Data Entry
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Patience & Professionalism:
- Exhibit patience when dealing with diverse patient, including elderly individuals or those with special needs.
- Uphold high ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions at workplace.
Team Player:
- Collaborate well with other healthcare professionals, fostering a positive and cooperative work environment.
Accomplishments
Covid-19 Warrior Award:
Recipient of the Frontline Covid-19 Warrior Award for exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognized for dedication as a blood collector and COVID-19 tester in P.P Savani Hospital, demonstrating unwavering commitment and selfless contributions to community health and safety.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PATHOLOGY SPECIMEN COLLECTOR
Monghiba Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
P.P Savani Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Uka Tarsadia University
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