Josef Larsen
Cheyenne
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in clinical support and laboratory operations across diverse settings, including hospitals, outpatient facilities, and behavioral health environments. Expertise includes high-volume phlebotomy, specimen processing, surgical materials coordination, Epic order management, and patient-facing clinical tasks. Proven ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail, ensure chain-of-custody compliance, and foster cross-department collaboration, supported by a strong background in mental health clinical assistance, DNA collection, and pathology support. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Healthcare Administration while recognized for adaptability, technical proficiency, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
- Continued performance of high-volume phlebotomy, specimen processing, Epic order management, and point-of-care testing in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
Surgical Materials Specialist
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Responsible for managing and maintaining supply inventory to ensure readiness for procedures. Collaborates closely with surgical staff to anticipate and fulfill case-specific material needs. Ensures all instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and functional. Monitors stock levels and coordinates timely reordering to prevent shortages while upholding strict compliance with infection control protocols. In addition to supporting the surgical team, I was trained to cover responsibilities in the hospital mail room and forms coordination. This included sorting, distributing, and processing incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely delivery throughout the facility. I also managed the organization, tracking, and distribution of critical hospital forms, ensuring staff had accurate and up-to-date documentation. By maintaining efficiency in mail flow and forms management, I supported smooth administrative operations and helped staff focus on patient care.
Mental Health Clinical Assistant
LIV Health
11.2023 - 02.2025
- As a Clinical Assistant, I supported providers in clinical settings by preparing patients for appointments, updating medical histories, and recording vital signs, medications, and allergies with accuracy. I maintained cleanliness and functionality of patient rooms and telehealth equipment, scheduled appointments, coordinated medication refills, and managed phone inquiries efficiently. Additionally, I conducted lab draws, coordinated lab tests, and documented results to support timely patient care. I also obtained and managed medical records to streamline patient care processes and assisted providers and patients during clinic visits, delivering compassionate care while ensuring efficient clinic operations through strong organizational and multitasking skills.
DNA Collector
Specimen Specialists of America
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Part-time position based at the local child support office. Collected and processed DNA samples for legal and medical purposes in compliance with strict protocols and confidentiality standards. Conducted sample collection procedures, including buccal swabs, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and documentation. Maintained accurate records of samples and chain of custody to ensure integrity and reliability for testing and legal admissibility. Communicated effectively with clients and stakeholders to explain procedures, address questions, and provide support. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and ethical guidelines to uphold quality standards in all aspects of DNA collection and handling.
Laboratory Assistant
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in collection and processing of bone marrow specimens in the OR and Cancer center. Utilized computer systems for patient registration, lab test orders, receiving specimens and daily reports. Performed Clerical Duties for pathologists and lab manager, Assisted phlebotomists in order auditing, provider consultation, and researching orders. Performed specimen analysis and procedures involved in waived testing and moderate waived testing, along with other tasks. Processed, packaged, and troubleshoots for send out tests, assisted in handling prior specimens and historical cases related to Pathology services. Trained several Phlebotomists and would help cover for absent phlebotomists regularly. Assisted in pathology send outs and slide collection/storage for Summit Pathology when needed. Trained student lab techs in bone marrow collection procedures.
Fette Operator / Production Worker
Tungsten Parts Wyoming
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Job responsibilities included operating fette compacting machines using Tungsten metal powder, complete knowledge of how to disassemble, fix, maintain and reassemble machines. Sorting, documenting, measuring, and storing products within the warehouse. Along with basic cleaning responsibilities and data input within Microsoft Excel. I would also work occasionally with the hydrogen furnaces, and other maintenance work when my help was needed.
Phlebotomist Technician
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Job responsibilities included Maintaining and Managing Lab within the clinic as well as the ER and Inpatient Tower, while also creating orders through Epic Hyperspace, collection, documentation, handling and resulting of blood specimens within the clinical setting, along with urine specimens, Eswabs, pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, mononucleosis tests, genetic screening and influenza tests. Also trained new employees in phlebotomy within the clinical setting. Over my stay at CRMC I obtained a Total number of 2510 blood draws with a 0.6% rejection rate
Mosquito Technician
Laramie County Health Department
05.2019 - 05.2021
- 2 time summer Job while I was in High School. Responsibilities included driving around Laramie County, Data collection, Data entry, mosquito abatement, and mosquito species identification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester05.2026
Diploma - undefined
Cheyenne Central High School
Cheyenne05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in ICD-10 classification
- Recording data
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Quality control
- Donor screening
- Data entry
- Medical records maintenance
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA
- Medical records review
- Patient identification
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Sample and specimen collection
- Warehouse operations
- Stock control
- Supply chain optimization
- MS Excel
- Supply chain coordination
- Materials handling
- Inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Telephone etiquette
- Supply restocking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laboratory assistance
- Patients' vital signs
- Clinical support
- Patient care coordination
- Patient scheduling
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Medical terminology
- Specimen collection
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Regulatory compliance
- Specimen processing
- Specimen analysis
- Record preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Lab equipment processes
- Laboratory techniques
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
DNA Collector
Specimen Specialists of America
02.2024 - 11.2024
Mental Health Clinical Assistant
LIV Health
11.2023 - 02.2025
Surgical Materials Specialist
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - 12.2025
Laboratory Assistant
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
Fette Operator / Production Worker
Tungsten Parts Wyoming
11.2022 - 03.2023
Phlebotomist Technician
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Mosquito Technician
Laramie County Health Department
05.2019 - 05.2021
Diploma - undefined
Cheyenne Central High School
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University