Zubeida Silar Saib
Durban
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 24 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Ampath Lab
09.2012 - Current
- Conducted venipuncture procedures and point of care testing.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Performing short medicals for insurance companies following Asisa protocol.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work bag Ensure the correct discarding of sharps,biohazardous waste and general waste.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Administrative Officer
Lancet Laboratories
10.1994 - 12.2012
- Perform front desk duties consisting of logging ,assisting patients on arrival.
- Receive specimens and ensure the correct labeling of samples.
- File admin documents.
Phlebotomist
Lancet Lab
01.1994 - 10.2012
- Duties of a phlebotomist at lancet labs
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology
Lancet Labs Phlebotomy Learnership
01.2009
Skills
- Collection of Venipuncture
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Recording data
- Point of care testing
- Bmi recording
- Short medical completion as per Asisa protocol
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Ampath Lab
09.2012 - Current
Administrative Officer
Lancet Laboratories
10.1994 - 12.2012
Phlebotomist
Lancet Lab
01.1994 - 10.2012
Medical Laboratory Technology
Lancet Labs Phlebotomy Learnership