Charles Patrick

• Picked up & dropped off patient specimens to and from patient's homes and hospital laboratories.
• Communicated route progress to management, noting traffic, and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.
• Properly documented all specimens received.
• Obtained signatures for specimen drop offs.
• Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering specimens on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
• Escalated issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Conducted venipuncture.
• Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
• Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
• Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

• Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

• Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
• Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
• Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.

• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.

• Delivered CPAP, Oxygen Setups and Suction Machines to patients in hospitals and Homes
• Educated Patients on use of oxygen therapy .
• Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering setups on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
• Communicated with dispatch and customers for accurate delivery information.
• Communicated route progress to management, noting traffic, and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.