Theresa A. Charles
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording, and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines, and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Laboratory Processor
SCL Healthcare/Intermountain Health
04.2019 - Current
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
03.2001 - 05.2017
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2008 - 08.2016
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Administration
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ03.2023
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO10.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Medicine
College of Eastern Utah
Price, UT05.1992
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School, Monument Valley UT.
Monument Valley, UT05.1988
Skills
- Medical Interpretation
- Procedure Proficiency Tests
- Blood Collections
- Patient Admission
- Specimen Collection
- Maintain Equipment
Timeline
Phlebotomist Laboratory Processor
SCL Healthcare/Intermountain Health
04.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2008 - 08.2016
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
03.2001 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Health Administration
Pima Medical Institute
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Medicine
College of Eastern Utah
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School, Monument Valley UT.
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