Joshua Crandall
Daleville,VA
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 8 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Endocrinology Associates
05.2022 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
68W Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic
Department Of Defence
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.2024
Skills
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Patient Flow Management
- Documentation Management
- Supply Restocking
- Medical Records Review
- Data Entry
- Quality Control
- Recording Data
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Endocrinology Associates
05.2022 - Current
68W Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic
Department Of Defence
10.2018 - 02.2022
No Degree - Business Management
Virginia Western Community College
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