Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Charles Bullard
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Wellness Solutions
Mobile Phlebotomist
08.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged patient specimens and dropped them off at Fed Ex Locations.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Spun samples down in a centrifuge and transferred serum to transfer tubes.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Magarelli Fertility Clinic
Medical Lab Technician
10.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Performed phlebotomy on patients
- Prepared specimen samples for shipping
- Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Followed proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals.
- Drew blood through venous incision or puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Memorial Hospital
Phlebotomist
10.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- I was responsible for performing phlebotomy on infants, adults and special need patients
- High volume hospital
- I was responsible for entering patient lab tests into the Epic system
- I was responsible for ensuring the patients had the correct lab tests ordered
- I was responsible for preparing any special testing for collection and shipping
- Performed STAT lab draws
- I was responsible for briefing patients on lab test preparation
- I was responsible for ordering lab supplies
- I was responsible for stocking my lab station
- I was responsible for training other lab staff
- I performed Inpatient and Outpatient phlebotomy.
Diraimondo Army Medical Clinic
Medical Lab Technician
01.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Point of Care Testing Coordinator
- I was responsible for performing a various number of Point of care tests which included Hcg urines, Rapid Strep, Influenza, and blood sugar levels
- I was responsible for entering the lab results into the system
- I was responsible of making the providers aware of any abnormal lab results
- I was responsible for performing phlebotomy
- I worked in a high volume clinic
- I provided support to 3 clinics in total
- I was responsible for briefing the medical staff on any new testing the clinic was offering and how to obtain the samples
- I was responsible for submitting end of month reports that included all of my testing an ensured 100% accuracy
- I was responsible for collecting and testing STAT samples
- I was responsible for running Qc on my instruments and to verify that they were functioning properly
- I was responsible for training staff and students in the lab.
Evans Army Community Hospital
Phlebotomist
01.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for receiving and processing patients requiring specimen collection
- Ensured that patient’s names and Social Security Numbers matched the information obtained from the Physicians orders
- Responsible for entering all required patient information into automated Laboratory Information System
- I was responsible for verifying and determining what types of blood test the patients needed according to the Doctor’s Orders
- Familiar with clean catch urine tests, midstream urine tests, fasting blood tests, Army Substance Abuse Test, Complete Blood Count test, Lipid Tests, 24 Hour urine tests, fasting tests etc
- Responsible for drawing and collecting blood samples and properly labeling tubes and ensuring quality of sample is sufficient for tests to be performed
- Responsible for making sure the blood samples were collected in the right tube according to Physicians orders
- Responsible for properly gathering tubes, exercising extreme care and taking specimens to the Medical Laboratory Technicians for specialized testing
- Familiar and proficient in using butterfly needles, syringes, and standard needles to collect blood samples from adults and children
- Able to obtain blood samples through veni-puncture or capillary puncture for accurate testing results
- Responsible for receiving blood tube specimens for HIV testing
- Familiar with contacting the patients to reschedule blood tests if necessary
- Familiar with problem solving any samples without physician orders or any orders without testing samples submitted
- Responsible for stocking workstation with medical supplies and answering laboratory phone calls and directing the patients to the proper personnel based on their telephone inquiry
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of workstation at all times
- Current on all Hepatitis B vaccinations
- Familiar with CHCS software and Q-flow software
- Worked in a very high volume hospital.
Premier Army Medical Clinic
Phlebotomist
01.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for checking patients in for lab tests
- Responsible for performing phlebotomy and collecting other samples
- Skilled in difficult patient draws
- Responsible for entering paper lab requisitions into the system
- Responsible for preparing lab specimens for the Courier
- Responsible for briefing patients on some lab test requirements
- Good at having rapport with my patients
- I performed PKU2 new born screening collections.
Education
Intellitec Medical InstituteColorado Springs, Co
Associates of Science Medical Lab Technician
04.2014
University Overview
College AmericaColorado Springs, Co
Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration
04.2008
University Overview
GPA: 3.51
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
I have performed over 10,000 venipunctures in my career.
Certification
I have my A.S.C.P certification as a Medical Lab Technician that is current.
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Mobile Wellness Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Lab Technician
Magarelli Fertility Clinic
10.2019 - 02.2020
Phlebotomist
Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Lab Technician
Diraimondo Army Medical Clinic
01.2016 - 09.2017
Phlebotomist
Evans Army Community Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Phlebotomist
Premier Army Medical Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2013
Intellitec Medical Institute
Associates of Science Medical Lab Technician
College America
Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration
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