Brionna Anthony
Marrero,LA
Summary
Reliable Blood Bank Technician known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in blood collection, storage, and transfusion protocols along with maintaining accurate records. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blood Bank Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
12.2024 - Current
- Reported discrepancies between collected sample data and patient information without delay.
- Conducted routine maintenance on centrifuges and refrigerators to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper collection techniques and protocols.
- Analyzed test results for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
- Educated clinical personnel about transfusion services upon request.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety policies and procedures in lab environment.
Lab Tech
Aylo Health
Canton, GA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Performs quality control, monitors equipment temperatures, and perform daily lab tasks
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on diagnostic equipment
- Performs routine laboratory and general tasks necessary for daily operation of laboratory
- Collects, prs, cleans, and stores lab equipment
- Performs phlebotomy and maintains records and lab files
- Perform CLIA waived and routine moderate complexity laboratory tests
- Key data into electronic medical records, and or other similar office procedures
- Inventory and stock reagents and chemical solutions and materials
- Adhere to all standards of care, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA Compliance
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Phlebotomist III Float
Quest Diagnostics
Gwinnett, GA
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Assigned a territory to cover phlebotomist duties within a Patient Service Center, doctor's office, or as business needs dictate
- Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing
- Collect specimens according to established procedures
- This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams
- Enter billing information and collect payment when required
- Will be required to coach, mentor, instruct, and be a resource advisor for new employees, as well as be the point of contact to staff on site and provide regular input to the group lead or supervisor
- Data enter patient information into computer correctly quickly and efficiently
Guest Service Agent
ATS
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Greeting guests upon arrival and making them feel welcomed
- Administering check-ins and check-outs
- Providing front desk services to guests
- Assigning rooms and taking care of administrative duties
- Processing guest payments
- Coordinating with bell service and staff management
- Being a source of information to guests on various matters such as transport and restaurant advice
- Processing meal and beverage requests
- Accommodating general and unique requests
- Diffusing conflict or tense situations with guests
Lab Assistant
Convergent Laboratories
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Enter patient information into Laboratory Information Software
- Order laboratory tests for patients and clients
- Handle laboratory specimens to ensure accuracy and quality control
- Label specimens with appropriate barcodes
- Contact Facilities with any specimen integrity issue
- Provide supplies to clients
Accessioning Supervisor
TridentCare
Carrollton, TX
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervise the day to day operations of the non-technical staff
- Assist with preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
- Responsible for ensuring department is properly staffed
- Perform quality assurance checks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Research and resolve any production errors as requested by management
- Prepare and Maintain Quality Assurance records and documents
- Responsible for administering and managing policies and procedures
- Process and maintain payroll and personnel files
- Perform administrative duties as needed
Accessioning Team Lead/Phlebotomists
LabCorps
St. Louis, MO
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Trained new Specimen Processors and Data Entry staff on laboratory policies and procedures for proper aliquoting of specimens
- Taught continuing education sessions every six months
- Communicated daily with other departmental Leads and Managers responding to misprocessed specimens, maintaining production, and quality expectations
- Delegated all tasks and responsibilities to improve effectiveness of the team
- Ordered supplies for the department, for the office, laboratory, and Personal Protective Equipment
- Served as IT Lead of Processing, responding to IT and Help Desk to ensure all equipment and computers were functioning properly
- Resolved customer services issues by researching specimen and processing information and informed the customer of the specimen results or damage of the specimen in transit
Lab Technician Assistant
St. Mary's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
St. Luke's Surrey Place
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information
- Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Regulated IV fluids and programmed IV and insulin pumps
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
Education
Medical Scientist -
St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
St. Louis, MO12.2016
High school diploma -
North County Technical School
St. Louis, MO12.2013
South County Technical School -
Pattonville
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Medical Office Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
- HIPAA compliance
- Lab inventory management
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Medication Aide
- CNA
- Food Handler Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
- TABC Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Blood Bank Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Lab Tech
Aylo Health
04.2024 - 09.2024
Phlebotomist III Float
Quest Diagnostics
05.2022 - 04.2024
Guest Service Agent
ATS
03.2022 - 05.2022
Lab Assistant
Convergent Laboratories
04.2021 - 01.2022
Accessioning Supervisor
TridentCare
08.2020 - 04.2021
Accessioning Team Lead/Phlebotomists
LabCorps
09.2015 - 07.2019
Lab Technician Assistant
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2013 - 09.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
St. Luke's Surrey Place
01.2010 - 08.2013
Medical Scientist -
St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
High school diploma -
North County Technical School
South County Technical School -
Pattonville
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