James Holcomb

I work in the lab/ Central processing. receiving and processing Lab specimens, Cultures and ordering labs. I Also, go onto the floor and draw blood from inpatients and outpatients. I also, travel and the areas to Baptist draw stations and help with collecting labs where ever needed.

• Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, ensuring high-quality results within strict deadlines.
• Contributed to a safer working environment through diligent adherence to company guidelines for personal protective equipment usage and hazard communication protocols.
• Implemented preventive maintenance schedules that significantly reduced instances of equipment failure or malfunction.
• Reduced emergency response times through effective prioritization and scheduling of service calls.
• Minimized downtime for clients by swiftly troubleshooting issues and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.
• Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics for service call completions, contributing to the overall success of the team and company.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient repairs and installations of gas appliances.
• Assisted in the development of junior technicians by sharing knowledge and expertise through hands-on mentoring opportunities.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring full compliance in all work performed.
• Located Gas lines accurately with no damages.
• Repaired hit lines and fixed leaks at meters and performed corrosion control.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• I worked in Nursing Facilities and performed Home Health Care

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
• Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient confidentiality by upholding strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with both colleagues and patients.
• Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Supported laboratory operations by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas for optimal efficiency.
• Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a comfortable experience for all individuals encountered during blood draws.
• Assisted in training new Phlebotomy Technicians on best practices, contributing to a skilled workforce.
• Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
• Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.