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Sport: Netball and Hiking
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NOMFUNDO S'MANGELE

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 3 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Phlebotomy Technician

PATHCARE PATHOLOGY CONSTANTIABERG MEDICLINIC HOSPITAL
CAPE TOWN, PLUMSTEAD, SOUTH AFRICA
09.2021 - Current
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Receive blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Receive fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
  • Determined patient eligibility by conducting screenings and obtaining medical histories.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Logged patient information using intranet and capturing of GRF form .
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Insurance Mede log and proper patient identification.
  • Running of ABG/VBG on gas machine for resulting
  • experience with pediatrics bleeds and adults.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other relevant procedures.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new staff/students in phlebotomy procedures.
  • POCT USE: GLUCOMETER,KETONES AND HB1AC PROCEDURES INCLUDING GAS MACHINES AND HEMOCUE USE. AM ALSO ABLE TO DO QC ON HEMOCUE AND GLUCOMETER MACHINES.
  • Flexibility and also help cover/relieve nightshirts position.
  • Housekeeping, stocking of wards trolleys and keeping records on sharedrive plus ward rounds.
  • Welcome and assist patients in depot with payment and results using meditech.
  • Handle after request and put it through path pathulus.
  • Batching and ability to work independent with minimal assistance.
  • Attention to detail

Phlebotomy Technician

PATHCARE PATHOLOGY : MELOMED HOSPITAL Mitchells Plain
DAPE TOWN, MITCHELLS PLAIN , SOUTH AFRICA
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Medi-tech and medi-tech to validate patient insurance information.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other procedures.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new staff/ students in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Ability to run ABG/VBG test on machine, use of accu-check gluco-meter and ketones machine.
  • Depot housekeeping,ward round and ensuring safety working environment.

Phlebotomist

JDJ DIAGNOSTICS PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES
DURBAN,DURDOC HOSPITAL : TRAUMA UNIT, SOUTH AFRICA
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other procedures.
  • Draws blood as required using safety procedures.
  • Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking, applies sound phlebotomy practices in order to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Pre-and post-test counseling of parents / guardians and children of various ages according to current South African legislation guidelines.
  • Performs and interprets point of care tests as required.
  • Keeps records of specimen collected to ensures that all patients details and clinical information is accurately recorded and interprets test results in the context of the child's clinical condition.
  • Handles or refers queries related to the service.
  • Theoretical and practical training of other healthcare workers in order to render this service.
  • Report writing to document the service and identity successes and failures.
  • Revises standard operating procedures as new information becomes available and proactively strives to improve integration of child care service within the health care facility.
  • Participates in operational research to inform best practices.
  • Provides general nursing and phlebotomy services as required.
  • Check Stock levels of all collection materials on a continual basis.
  • Implements sound housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with legislation and all safety protocols are adhered to.

SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERN : SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
DURBAN MANAGEMENT AREA, SOUTH AFICA
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Monitored workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
  • Boosted loyalty and retained customers by resolving diverse concerns with service or operations.
  • Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
  • Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.

 Coordination of Employees Sport Programmes.

  • Compile duty list for week and update it on Z168 before 10 daily
  • Ensure proper planning of Sport and Recreational activities in the
    Management Area.
  • Assist in all Sport Codes Activities in the Management Area.
  • Ensure that effective communications are sent within all personnel on the
    Sport activities.
     Organize and arrange employee's wellness activities
     Assist in all employees' health and wellness programmes.
     Plan/ Draft paperwork for all wellness Activities.
     Monitor and Evaluate all Action Plan for Wellness Activities.
     Schedule all Sport Wellness Organizing Committee Action Plans.
     Perform Office Administration
     Compile Integrated Employee Health and Wellness.
     Maintaining proper Filling systems within the Office.
     Memorandum writing and documents them before they go to Corporate Services.  Taking incoming and doing out calls relating to daily duties.
     Managing all Functions/events support through administration.
     Ensure that Weekly, Monthly Statistics/Returns are submitted promptly.
     Arrange Awareness campaigns and other support functions
     Managing and tracing a well balance Stakeholder for the benefits of all programmes.
  • Assist all employees with information on all upcoming Awareness' Campaigns and support Functions.
  • Organize all Employees Awareness' campaign.
  • Arrange transport when necessary.
  • Coordinate educational programmes for employees.
  • Assist Employees Assistance Practitioner with implementation of Programmes.
  •  Ensure proper communication with all Correctional Centre's

Student Phlebotomy Technician

Neuberg Global Laboratory
Durban, KZN
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Maintain good client relations in order to promote the image of Global LABS
  • Manage money/cash flow of depot to facilitate collection of payments for phlebotomy services rendered
  • Perform administrative tasks to ensure correct recording and processing of information
  • Perform nursing procedures in order to ensure sufficient delivery of nursing services
  • Perform safety and quality control tasks to ensure that relevant standards are upheld
  • Draws blood as required using safety procedures
  • Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking, applies sound phlebotomy practices in order to ensure safety and comfort
  • Pre-and post-test counselling of parents / guardians and children of various ages according to current South
  • African legislation guidelines
  • Performs and interprets point of care tests as required
  • Keeps records of specimen collected to ensures that all patients detail and clinical information is accurately recorded and interprets test results in the context of the child's clinical condition
  • Handles or refers queries related to the service
  • Theoretical and practical training of other healthcare workers in order to render this service
  • Report writing to document the service and identity successes and failures
  • Revises standard operating procedures as new information becomes available and proactively strives to improve integration of child care service within the health care facility
  • Participates in operational research to inform best practices
  • Provides general nursing and phlebotomy services as required
  • Check Stock levels of all collection materials on a continual basis
  • Implements sound housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with legislation and all safety protocols are adhered to
  • Reason for leaving: End of Learner ship.

Administrator

TGIF INSURANCE ADVISORS PTY
Durban, KZN
02.2015 - 12.2017
  • Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
  • Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
  • Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
  • Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.

Education

Certificate: Medical Technician in Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

NEUBERG GLOBAL LABORATORY ACADEMY
DURBAN AMANZIMTOTI
01.2018 - 10.2019

National Diploma Sport Management - Sport Management

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
DURBAN, ML SULTAN CAMPUS
01.2012 - 12.2014

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Physical Sciences

Shayina High School
MANGUZI, KwaZulu Natal
01.2010 - 12.2010

Higher Certificate in Project Management - Project Management

MANCOSA Member of HONORIS UNITED UNIVERSITIES
CAPE TOWN
01.2023 - Current

Skills

Patient confidentiality

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Software

Meditech

Intranet

Microsoft word

Excel

Outlook

Interests

Studying further and sharing my experience within my career field

Sport: Netball and Hiking

Sport is my first love and the only thing that keep me focused. i love my sport and hiking sessions because they keep me fit and disciplined.

Timeline

Higher Certificate in Project Management - Project Management

MANCOSA Member of HONORIS UNITED UNIVERSITIES
01.2023 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

PATHCARE PATHOLOGY CONSTANTIABERG MEDICLINIC HOSPITAL
09.2021 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

PATHCARE PATHOLOGY : MELOMED HOSPITAL Mitchells Plain
09.2020 - 08.2021

Phlebotomist

JDJ DIAGNOSTICS PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES
10.2019 - 09.2020

SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERN : SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
06.2019 - 05.2020

Certificate: Medical Technician in Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

NEUBERG GLOBAL LABORATORY ACADEMY
01.2018 - 10.2019

Student Phlebotomy Technician

Neuberg Global Laboratory
01.2018 - 12.2019

Administrator

TGIF INSURANCE ADVISORS PTY
02.2015 - 12.2017

National Diploma Sport Management - Sport Management

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2012 - 12.2014

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Physical Sciences

Shayina High School
01.2010 - 12.2010
NOMFUNDO S'MANGELEPHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN