Knowledgeable about all areas of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA, and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach. Professionally trained technician with experience delivering high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Certified in Phlebotomy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Family Weight And Wellness
09.2019 - 11.2022
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Specimen Processor
Premier Genomics
09.2015 - 08.2017
Labeled and prepared specimens for shipment to laboratory facilities.
Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Created worksheets and logged samples correctly into the computerized tracking system.
Emergency Medical Technician
Correctional Care Unit
09.2011 - 08.2015
Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Directed adjustments to procedures and enforced department compliance with prevailing laws.
Prepared comprehensive written reports to document inmate disturbances and injuries.