Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist based in Rotterdam with extensive clinical experience in high-volume outpatient diagnostic clinics and primary healthcare centers. Experienced in vacuum blood collection systems, sample handling, and pre-analytical laboratory protocols adhering to stringent Dutch healthcare standards.
Work Experience
Maasdelta Medisch Diagnostiek Centrum
Rotterdam
Senior Phlebotomist
Mar 2020 – Present
- Perform 45 to 60 routine and specialized outpatient venipunctures daily across adult, geriatric, and anxious patients.
- Verify patient identification, sample labeling, and digital test requisitions using barcoded Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
- Execute centrifugation, aliquoting, and temperature-controlled sample staging for hematology, biochemistry, and coagulation panels.
- Instruct patients on pre-analytical guidelines for glucose tolerance assessments and 24-hour urine collection protocols.
Havenpoort Gezondheidscentrum
Rotterdam
Phlebotomist
Sept 2014 – Feb 2020
- Carried out venipunctures, capillary fingersticks, and micro-collection procedures for primary care and walk-in patients.
- Maintained strict adherence to NEN-EN-ISO 15189 pre-analytical quality assurance, reducing sample rejection rates below 0.3%.
- Managed weekly inventory of vacuum tubes, safety needles, butterfly assemblies, and biohazard disposal receptacles.
Education
Albeda College
MBO Level 4 Diploma · All-round Medical Assistant and Clinical Diagnostics · Rotterdam · Graduated · Sept 2011 – Jun 2014
Completed core training in clinical diagnostics, laboratory pre-analytics, hygiene standards, and anatomy.
Undertook extensive practical coursework focused on vacuum phlebotomy techniques and patient interaction.
Skills
Venipuncture
Capillary Blood Collection
Pre-Analytical Specimen Handling
Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Patient Identification Protocols
Tourniquet and Needle Technique
Centrifugation and Aliquoting
Infection Control and Hygiene
Specimen Staging and Transport
Pediatric and Geriatric Collection
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
B2
Certifications
Basic Life Support and AED Certification
Nederlandse Reanimatie Raad · May 2024
Certified Venipuncture and Capillary Blood Collection
Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Doktersassistent en Praktijkondersteuner · Nov 2023
Volunteering
Rijnmond Burgerzorg Initiatief
Rotterdam · Apr 2018 – Sept 2022
- Community First Aid Volunteer
- Assisted with visitor registration, donor intake scheduling, and post-donation monitoring during community health drives.