Phlebotomist Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist with 3 years of experience performing venipuncture and specimen collection in Ontario outpatient collection centres and hospital laboratories. Seeking a phlebotomist role where I can deliver efficient, patient-centred specimen collection services that support accurate diagnostic testing.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Venipuncture and capillary blood collection
• Paediatric and geriatric patient collection
• Specimen labelling, handling, and transport
• Order interpretation and requisition management
• Laboratory information system (LIS) data entry
• Infection control and biohazard safety
• Patient communication and anxiety management
• Quality control and chain of custody

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Performed venipuncture and fingerstick collections on 80–120 patients daily in a high-volume outpatient collection centre.
• Collected blood, urine, swab, and other specimen types in accordance with laboratory collection protocols.
• Labelled and processed specimens for timely transport to the laboratory, maintaining strict chain of custody.
• Managed patient anxiety through clear communication and gentle technique, achieving high patient satisfaction ratings.
• Entered collection data accurately in the LIS and alerted laboratory staff to critical or time-sensitive specimens.

Education

Phlebotomy Technician programme or Medical Laboratory Assistant diploma from an accredited Ontario college.

Relevant Certifications

• Phlebotomy Certification (Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent)
• CPR Level C and First Aid
• WHMIS Certification