Alexander Babikov
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Covid Compliance Officer with 7+ years of specialized onsite/mobile specimen collection and laboratory operations at ARCPoint Labs of Washington DC. Expert in conducting DOT/FRA-compliant urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, blood draws, and rapid onsite COVID-19 testing directly at client locations (workplaces, events, job sites). Proven track record ensuring strict chain-of-custody integrity, accuracy, patient comfort/safety, minimal disruption, fast turnaround, and full regulatory compliance (OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COVID-19 Technician, Covid Compliance Officer, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, IT Operations Manager
ARCPoint Labs DC
Washington, DC
07.2019 - Current
- Specialized in onsite/mobile testing as core expertise: Conducted rapid, accurate collections for COVID-19, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, and blood draws at client sites, maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols, regulatory compliance, and fast results turnaround for employers and regulated programs.
- Accumulated 7+ years as specimen collector and lab technician: Performed high-volume venipuncture and phlebotomy procedures daily, processed diverse samples (blood, urine, hair, saliva, oral fluids) using standardized protocols including centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparation for onsite or third-party testing.
- Ensured regulatory adherence through routine laboratory equipment calibrations, quality control checks, inventory management, and compliance with OSHA and CLIA standards to prevent disruptions and maintain accuracy.
- Adhered to strict chain-of-custody procedures for specimen handling, packaging, and shipping to external labs, minimizing errors and supporting forensic-level integrity for legal, employment, and regulated testing.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, explaining procedures, and upholding HIPAA confidentiality while fostering positive client relationships.
- Managed daily lab operations, improved efficiency via streamlined processes and staff coordination, assisted in rollout of new testing services, and trained/mentored new employees to standardize onboarding and performance.
- Oversaw IT infrastructure support (Windows Server, network optimization, hardware maintenance) to ensure uninterrupted lab systems and secure data handling for testing documentation.
Patient Safety Assistant
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient safety, assessed risks, reported issues to healthcare teams, documented incidents, and maintained compliance with hospital policies in a compassionate, professional manner.
Education
Information Technology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VABachelor of Science - Information Technology – Software Development Using Python
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union, VA05-2016
Skills
- DOT/FRA-compliant urine specimen collection and chain-of-custody procedures
- Onsite/mobile testing expertise (urine drug screens, breath alcohol, blood draws, rapid COVID-19)
- High-volume venipuncture and phlebotomy with emphasis on accuracy and patient comfort/safety
- Regulatory compliance (49 CFR Part 40, OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA)
- Specimen processing (centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, packaging, shipping)
- Laboratory equipment calibration, quality control, and inventory management
- Strict adherence to collection protocols to prevent fatal/correctable flaws and ensure specimen integrity
- Customer service and client interaction in regulated environments
- Staff training, mentoring, and onboarding standardization
- Problem-solving and multitasking under time-sensitive, high-pressure conditions
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Russian
Certification
- Phlebotomy USA, Alexandria, VA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (2022-03-31)
- Health Education Services Covid Compliance Officer (2021-12-07)
- DOT Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) – Qualified per 49 CFR Part 40
- DOT Urine Specimen Collector – Qualified per 49 CFR Part 40
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Safety Assistant
Carle Foundation Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
COVID-19 Technician, Covid Compliance Officer, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, IT Operations Manager
ARCPoint Labs DC
07.2019 - Current
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
Fork Union Military Academy
Information Technology
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology – Software Development Using Python
Purdue University Global