Allen Wright Jr.
Killeen,TX.
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with broad experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Skilled in blood collection, specimen processing, and patient interaction to ensure comfort and accuracy during procedures. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene, leading to improved patient satisfaction and efficiency in sample collection processes. Known for strong communication skills and teamwork, enhancing operational flow and patient care. Skilled in using computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and other medical-related software, including but not limited to Epic, Mysis, Cerner, Allscripts, Meditech, etc. Very knowledgeable of and observes all OSHA, JCAHO, and HIPAA rules and regulations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare Staffing
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Temporary travel phlebotomist, traveling to various locations to work in hospital settings, utilizing venipuncture techniques in obtaining blood specimens from patients, which included adults, pediatrics, and the geriatric population.
- Responsible for and performed specimen processing duties as well.
- Cross-trained in Microbiology to prepare slides for various bacterial and fungal cultures, run COVID-19, Strep, and Flu tests.
- Other lab duties included patient registration, ordering laboratory tests, ICD-9 coding, and performing cleaning and sanitation tasks.
Health Technician GS 05
U.S. Department of Defense
Killeen, TX
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Performed venipuncture techniques by collecting blood samples by way of antecubital, arterial, capillary tube collection, heel, toe, and finger sticks for inpatient/outpatient Army personnel, military families, and veterans, ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
- Ordered lab tests, performed specimen processing by way of centrifuge, serum separation, and urine transfers.
- Performed chain of command blood alcohol/drug testing.
- Trained and supervised phlebotomy externs and new hires in various venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, and other lab duties.
- Performed patient care and customer service duties as well.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
FHN Memorial Hospital
Freeport, IL
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed venipuncture techniques by collecting blood samples by way of antecubital, arterial, capillary tube collection, heel, toe, and finger sticks in an inpatient/outpatient and emergency population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics patients in acute, critical, intensive, emergency, and psychiatric care.
- Ordered lab tests, performed specimen processing by way of centrifuge, serum separation, and urine transfers.
- Trained and supervised phlebotomy externs in various venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, and other lab duties.
Medical Technician
U.S. Department of Defense
Syracuse, NY
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Process new recruits entering the U.S. Armed Forces to determine if they are medically and physically fit for military duty.
- Tests administered to the recruits are eye exams, audio exams for hearing, physical agility, bone/muscle movement, and structure.
- Obtain blood using venipuncture and collect urine samples for tests, process specimens, and package them for UPS pickup.
- Practiced light patient care and customer service.
- Evaluate test results in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer.
- Practice patient care and customer service.
- Perform data entry, record keeping, inventory/stock, and other medical office duties.
Laboratory Manager/Clinical Laboratory Technician
Forum Health/Meridian Health Center
Fitchburg, WI
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Perform all duties of a laboratory manager and the day-to-day functions of a laboratory technician under the guidance of the clinical doctor.
- Managerial duties performed include ordering lab supplies by using the company budget, maintaining a monthly laboratory budget, maintaining patient schedules, and calling for and requesting lab results.
- Other management-level duties include attending meetings with company executives for strategic planning and goal fulfillment, progress and improvement, and budget review.
- Laboratory duties performed include phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, ordering lab tests, intramuscular injections of vitamin supplements, urine, and culture collection/processing, urine dipstick reading, throat/nasal swabs, specimen collection using specialized blood, urine, and saliva kits, preparation and packaging of specimens for FedEx/UPS pickup/drop-off, restocking of supplies/testing kits, and general cleaning/disinfecting.
Senior Pediatric Phlebotomist
University of Wisconsin Health Hospitals and Clinics
Madison, WI
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Performed duties as the head of the pediatric outpatient department.
- Performed venipuncture techniques by collecting blood samples by way of antecubital, arterial, capillary tube collection, heel, toe, and finger sticks in an inpatient/outpatient and emergency population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics patients in acute, critical, intensive, emergency, and psychiatric care.
- Ordered lab tests, performed specimen processing by way of centrifuge, serum separation, and urine transfers.
- Trained and supervised phlebotomy externs in various venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, and other lab duties.
EMT-B Intern
Winnebago County Coroner's Office
Rockford, IL
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Conducted research and analysis of cases, filed and inventoried cases, and performed other office duties.
- Assisted the Pathologist in autopsies, determining cause(s) of death, dissecting human cadavers, and processing, inventorying, and storing organs.
- Processed and packaged organs that are deemed for donation.
EMT-B Extern
Superior Ambulance Service
Loves Park, IL
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Trained as an Emergency Medical Technician in emergency response, rescue, and patient transport applications.
- Duties performed were patient assessment, triage, obtaining medical history, taking vitals, blood, and other specimen collections, starting IVs, knowledge of and following universal procedures, hospital, and state guidelines and regulations, patient care, and customer service.
EMT-B Extern
Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, IL
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Trained as an Emergency Medical Technician in the emergency department.
- Duties were patient assessment, triage, obtaining medical history, taking vitals, blood and other specimen collections, starting IVs, knowledge of and following universal procedures, hospital and state guidelines and regulations, patient care, and customer service.
Phlebotomy Technician Float
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Oak Park, IL
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Temporary phlebotomist, floated to various sites within the Advocate Healthcare network and utilized venipuncture techniques in obtaining blood specimens from patients, which included adults, pediatrics, and the geriatric population.
- Responsible for collecting urine samples for random testing and employment screenings.
- Other lab duties included patient registration, ICD-9 coding, cleaning, and sanitation.
Phlebotomist II/EKG Technician/Certified Clinical Laboratory Assistant
University of Illinois Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.2005 - 12.2010
- Performed venipuncture techniques by collecting blood samples by way of antecubital, arterial, capillary tube collection, heel, toe, and finger sticks in an inpatient/outpatient and emergency population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics patients in acute, critical, intensive, emergency, and psychiatric care.
- Ordered lab tests, performed specimen processing by way of centrifuge, serum separation, and urine transfers.
- Trained and supervised phlebotomy externs in various venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, and other lab duties.
- Cross-trained and certified as an EKG Technician in 2007.
- Performed EKG tests daily, monitored, documented, and reported cardiac rhythm readings to nurses, physicians, and the supervisor.
- Light maintenance duties of the EKG machine and other laboratory equipment.
- Cross-trained and certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant in 2008.
- CLA lab duties included performing nasal/throat swabs to collect samples, slide preparation for microscopic examination, performing microscopic examination of blood, urine, urine dipsticks, and other cultures, and recording results.
- Also performed patient registration, ordering lab tests, ICD-9 coding, cleaning, and sanitation.
Temporary Phlebotomy Technician
Spectrum Healthcare Staffing
Chicago, IL
12.2003 - 02.2005
- Assigned to different locations to collect blood specimens for specialized testing ordered by physicians, and obtained urine samples for pre-employment screenings and random testing.
Phlebotomy Technician I
Metropolitan Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2001 - 12.2003
- Duties include collecting blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations by way of finger, heel, toe, and antecubital venipuncture.
Phlebotomy Technician I
St. Mary’s Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Utilized venipuncture techniques to obtain blood specimens from patients in critical care units, intensive care, inpatient, and outpatient clinics.
- Performed specialized tests such as glucose testing, bone marrow screenings, and urine tests.
- Trained and supervised phlebotomy externs, student nurses, and doctors in various venipuncture techniques and specimen processing.
- Other lab duties included patient registration, ICD-9 coding, cleaning, and sanitation.
Phlebotomy Technician/Pathology Assistant
Jackson Park Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 09.1998
- Performed venipuncture techniques by collecting blood samples by way of antecubital, arterial, capillary tube collection, heel, toe, and finger sticks from an inpatient/outpatient and emergency population, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, patients in acute, critical, intensive, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, and psychiatric care.
- Ordered lab tests, performed specimen processing by way of centrifuge, serum separation, and urine transfers.
- Trained by the pathology doctor as a Pathology Assistant, and assisted in conducting research and analysis of cases, filing and inventorying of cases, and other office duties.
- Assisted the Pathologist in autopsies, determining cause(s) of death, the dissection of human cadavers, the processing, inventorying, and storing of organs.
- Processed and packaged organs deemed for donations, prepared cadavers for transport to funeral homes.
Phlebotomy Internship
Ingalls Family Care Center
Calumet City, IL
10.1997 - 01.1998
- Under the supervision of an experienced medical assistant/phlebotomist trained in venipuncture and capillary collection techniques, urine collection, and pregnancy testing.
- Learned and trained in all aspects of medical assisting, including medical office duties, reception, medical filing, communications with doctors and other medical staff, patient registration, ICD-9 coding, laboratory test ordering, basic health history/examination, vital signs, injections, patient care, and customer service.
- Completed internship training, 01/1998.
Infantry Specialty Unit
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA
11.1990 - 11.1993
- Honorable Discharge
Education
DD Aide/Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training -
Willowglen Academy, Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc.
Freeport, IL09.2016
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B)
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL01.2016
Associate in Applied Science -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL06.2013
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Illinois School of Health Careers
Chicago, IL10.1997
Certificate - Infantry, Combat, Counterterrorism, Intelligence
MCT/Marine Corps School of Infantry
Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA05.1991
H.S. Diploma -
Rich South High School
Richton Park, IL06.1990
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen processing
- ICD-9 coding
- Patient registration
- Laboratory testing
- Customer service
Certification
Illinois Department of Health
Health Care Worker Registry
Technical, DD Aide, Direct Care Worker, Medication Aide
Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc.
Certified 09/2016
Health Care Worker Registry
Technical, DD Aide, Direct Care Worker, Medication Aide
Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc.
Certified 09/2016
Timeline
Health Technician GS 05
U.S. Department of Defense
01.2025 - 10.2025
Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
FHN Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare Staffing
12.2022 - Current
Medical Technician
U.S. Department of Defense
03.2022 - 05.2022
Laboratory Manager/Clinical Laboratory Technician
Forum Health/Meridian Health Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Pediatric Phlebotomist
University of Wisconsin Health Hospitals and Clinics
06.2018 - 11.2020
EMT-B Intern
Winnebago County Coroner's Office
01.2016 - 02.2016
EMT-B Extern
Superior Ambulance Service
01.2016 - 02.2016
EMT-B Extern
Swedish American Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2016
Phlebotomy Technician Float
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
04.2011 - 11.2011
Phlebotomist II/EKG Technician/Certified Clinical Laboratory Assistant
University of Illinois Medical Center
02.2005 - 12.2010
Temporary Phlebotomy Technician
Spectrum Healthcare Staffing
12.2003 - 02.2005
Phlebotomy Technician I
Metropolitan Hospital
04.2001 - 12.2003
Phlebotomy Technician I
St. Mary’s Hospital
09.1998 - 06.2000
Phlebotomy Technician/Pathology Assistant
Jackson Park Hospital
01.1998 - 09.1998
Phlebotomy Internship
Ingalls Family Care Center
10.1997 - 01.1998
Infantry Specialty Unit
United States Marine Corps
11.1990 - 11.1993
DD Aide/Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training -
Willowglen Academy, Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc.
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT-B)
Highland Community College
Associate in Applied Science -
Malcolm X College
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Illinois School of Health Careers
Certificate - Infantry, Combat, Counterterrorism, Intelligence
MCT/Marine Corps School of Infantry
H.S. Diploma -
Rich South High School