Candace Gibson
Garland,TX
Summary
Structured Laboratory Technician II certified with more than a decade of experience within hospital and blood bank settings. Skillful and precise in performing blood work and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval. Possess excellent patient-relations skills - known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician II
Cura Lab
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Utilized advanced software tools for data management and analysis purposes.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Lab Tech II
BSWH-McKinney, TX
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Follows all established specimen collection, labeling, transportation, and handling procedures
- Conduct screening, serological, and chemical analysis tests, or perform chemical, physical, and microbiological tests to monitor water quality
- Responsible for high customer satisfaction through professional and ethical conduct
- Prepare culture media and reagents, or prepare standards
- Demonstrates engagement with achieving department goals and continuous improvement.
- Documentation: Update quality assurance and quality control records and standard operating procedures, or log test results and other relevant laboratory data
Phlebotomy Technician
HCA Healthcare-Dallas, TX
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens
- Preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures
- Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule
- Recording results in the quality-control log, and identifying and reporting needed changes.
Phlebotomist
Arbor Diagnostics-Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through intravenous or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service
- Ensured accuracy of labeling for all samples, centrifuges, splits and froze the specimens as required by test order with precision.
Phlebotomist
Labcorp-Dallas, TX
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Performed phlebotomy functions within blood donor centers as well as mobile blood-bank units
- Called clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify tests ordered, and obtain accurate billing information
- Eased patients stress and made the experience as comfortable as possible, which attracted a steady stream of repeat patients
- Disposed of hazardous materials when according to prescribed schedules and procedures
- Responsible for all inventory and supply stocks, ordering and maintaining laboratory consumables ensuring availability of needed equipment and provisions
- Skillful and precise in performing blood draws, collecting, preparing and storing blood samples.
Phlebotomist
Stamford Hospital-Irving, TX
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Collected specimens in a timely manner for specified analysis as per physician directive
- Reliably and accurately researched test information utilizing lab computer system or directory of service
- Independently ascertained reagent and supply needs for patient-specific panels
- Responsible for the maintenance and tracking of required records and documentation working one on one with a physician to organize patient load
- Maintained all appropriate PSC/Phlebotomy logs, filed and organized daily manifests for database tracking
- Communicated all unresolved problems immediately to the appropriate manager, supervisor, group leader or phlebotomy services rep.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) -
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
05.2004
Skills
- Medical Office Experience
- Sample Logging
- Customer service
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Injections
- Patient Care
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Hospital experience
- Infection control
- Medical Scheduling
- Medical records
- Epic
- EMR Systems
- Specimen collection / processing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Organizational skills
- Computer Skills
- Blood sampling
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
- ICD Coding
- Phone Etiquette
- Clerical Experience
- PCR
- Documentation review
- Medical collection
- Oncology
- Clinical laboratory experience
- Pediatrics
- HIPAA
- Acute care
- Patient care
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Sample Preparation
- Data Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA Certification
- NCMA
- CPR Certification
- NRCMA
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Certified Phlebotomist, Lab Tech II
Timeline
Lab Technician II
Cura Lab
05.2024 - Current
Lab Tech II
BSWH-McKinney, TX
12.2022 - 05.2024
Phlebotomy Technician
HCA Healthcare-Dallas, TX
01.2020 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist
Arbor Diagnostics-Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
Phlebotomist
Labcorp-Dallas, TX
12.2013 - 12.2016
Phlebotomist
Stamford Hospital-Irving, TX
01.2012 - 12.2014
Associate in Science (AS) -
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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