James Pittman
Mobile,AL
Summary
Dependable and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Tech/Phlebotomist
Alabama Hematology And Oncology
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Food Pantry Volunteer
Community Kitchens
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared and served food to underserved members of the Birmingham community.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create efficient sorting and distribution processes.
- Greeted community members upon arrival to create welcoming environment.
- Bussed tables after meals to create clean space for eating.
- Served food to community members at pantry based on preferences, nutritional recommendations and needs.
- Sorted, stocked and organized shelves with food for easy access by other volunteers.
Patient Transport Volunteer
UAB Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated a golf cart in the UAB hospital to transport patients and visitors needing assistance.
- Assisted patients and visitors in locating their destination.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational equipment to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Biology Lab Assistant
Auburn University
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated in multiple projects examining the effects of reproduction on metabolism.
- Conducted my own project to determine patterns and causes for cannibalism within the mouse population.
- Genotype mice to determine the presence of a specific gene in each mouse.
- Cared for mice by maintaining their living conditions.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Clinic Volunteer
Mercy Medical Clinic
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
- Maintained accurate patient records, handling medical histories and medication schedules with sensitivity.
- Participated in health and wellness initiatives by providing information to patients and families.
- Assisted in organizing and scheduling patient visits to optimize patient flow.
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Supported doctors and nurses in performing various medical procedures and tasks.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Liaised between patients, families and hospital staff to relay information and coordinate care.
Food Delivery Driver
Waitr
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
- Followed traffic laws during delivery for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Drove continuously during shifts, meet deadlines, and achieved high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff or other food establishments to confirm orders and coordinate delivery times.
- Addressed issues and resolved customer complaints to establish trust and reliability.
- Developed and maintained professional relations between customer, store personnel, and company.
Landscaping Crew Member
Apex Landscape Maintenance
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2021
Skills
- Infection Control
- Paperwork Processing
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Medical Testing
- Patient Support
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Medical Office Administration
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Sample and Specimen Collection
- Recording Data
- Medical Records Review
- HIPAA
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
Timeline
Food Pantry Volunteer
Community Kitchens
07.2022 - 02.2023
Lab Tech/Phlebotomist
Alabama Hematology And Oncology
07.2021 - 06.2023
Patient Transport Volunteer
UAB Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2022
Biology Lab Assistant
Auburn University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Clinic Volunteer
Mercy Medical Clinic
05.2019 - 05.2021
Food Delivery Driver
Waitr
02.2019 - 08.2019
Landscaping Crew Member
Apex Landscape Maintenance
03.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University