Donald Myricks
Birmingham,AL
Summary
LAB ASSISTANT CAREER PROFILE
Diligent, accurate and reliable Certified Phlebotomist with a reputation for completing high quality, complex diagnostic lab procedures in a timely fashion and in accordance with OSHA standards. Over ten years of combined work experience in Customer Service such as Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant, Retail and Food Service.
Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills. Can work independently or in groups as needed. Dependable, motivated person, honest, hardworking, and adaptable, communicates well with others and learns quickly.
Seeking to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company's productivity and reputation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Spoke with patients to gather information for lab records, reduce their fear or anxiety, and optimize their cooperation
- Performed EKG's, rhythm strips, and rapid strep procedures
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Senior Dietary Aide
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits
- Prepared food, assembled sandwiches, and made specialty coffee drinks
- Inventoried and restocked items throughout day.
Dietary Hostess
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Prepared, assembled, and delivered patient meals and snacks according to physician-prescribed diet order
- Stocked and replenished floor units with snacks for patients
- Passed and collected menus from all patients in assigned areas within specified time frame.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Gardendale, AL
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store
- Worked the cash register and processed various payments, including credit card, check, and cash transactions
- Attended to customer needs, questions and complaints.
Sales Associate
Maxway
Birmingham, AL
10.2008 - 08.2011
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store
- Handled cash, credit/debit cards and personal checks & made the correct change.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lawson -
State Community College
01.2016
Certification
Certified Phlebotomist HIPPA Trained EKG Performance Lab Assistant Safe Specimen Handling Computer literate Cash Handling and Management Exceptional Communication Skills
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Children's of Alabama
01.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Dietary Aide
Children's of Alabama
02.2015 - 01.2017
Dietary Hostess
Children's of Alabama
11.2013 - 02.2015
Sales Associate
Walmart
11.2012 - 05.2013
Sales Associate
Maxway
10.2008 - 08.2011
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lawson -
State Community College
Certified Phlebotomist HIPPA Trained EKG Performance Lab Assistant Safe Specimen Handling Computer literate Cash Handling and Management Exceptional Communication Skills