Joy Denham
San Antonio,TX
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician 1
Methodist Hospital NE
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Assessed adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as CLIA or OSHA when performing tests or performing job duties.
- Communicated effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding test results or patient care needs.
- Utilized advanced techniques such as immunohistochemistry or special stains for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Monitored stock levels for supplies needed in the laboratory setting and placed orders when necessary.
- Reviewed specimens to ensure proper identification prior to analysis and documentation of results.
- Archived histologic slides and blocks.
- Processed incoming specimens according to established protocols while maintaining chain of custody requirements.
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN
Greenleaf Diagnostics
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed blood collection via venipuncture for patients of all age groups and those in long term care facilities, nursing homes and other similar facilities
- Accurately entered required data regarding collections into various logs, labels, requisitions and computer systems.
RESEARCH PHLEBOTOMIST
The Geneva Foundation at Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC)
JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed collection of research specimens for a Phase III COVID-19 vaccine trial in both COVID negative and positive participants
- Responsible for accurately obtaining blood samples (via venipuncture and capillary collection), saliva samples and nasal specimens with minimum participant discomfort
- Adhered to protocol specifications and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) essential to the accuracy and timeliness of the collection, processing and shipping/storage of research samples
- Accurately entered required data regarding collections into various logs, labels, requisitions and computer systems
- Properly documented all tasks according to study protocol on source documents
- Worked closely with Clinical Research staff to provide excellent care to participants in clinical trial.
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN
Cognet Medical Laboratory
San Antonio, TX
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed blood collection via venipuncture for patients of all age groups and those in long term care facilities, nursing homes and other similar facilities
- Accurately entered required data regarding collections into various logs, labels, requisitions and computer systems.
PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN
Magnificus Corporation at BAMC
JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed daily ward rounds for patient blood collection via venipuncture
- Able to navigate and order required labs in military electronic medical record system.
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST
CMMS Labs
San Antonio, TX
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed blood collection via venipuncture for patients of all age groups and urine drug screen collection
- Accurately entered required data regarding collections into various logs, labels, requisitions and computer systems.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Stamford Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Performed blood, urine and feces specimen collection as required by authorized providers
- Adhered to unit and institutional guidelines in the collection, storage, processing and shipment of samples.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Influenced Medical Group/Northlake Labs
Dallas, TX
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed blood and urine specimen collection as required by authorized providers for endocrinology pediatric patients
- Accurately labeled specimens in accordance with institutional laboratory policies and procedures.
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR/PHLEBOTOMIST
Integrity Health Plus
Farmers Branch, TX
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Accessioning, documentation and manifest reconciliation of laboratory specimens
- Responsible for inventory and packaging of lab samples for shipment.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Accurate Healthcare
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Performed blood collection via venipuncture for patients
- Performed tests such as clotting times, bleeding times and glucose tolerance tests.
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
Texas Health Med Synergies
Dallas, TX
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Accessioning, documentation and manifest reconciliation of laboratory specimens
- Responsible for inventory and packaging of lab samples for shipment.
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR/PHLEBOTOMIST
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Accessioning, documentation and manifest reconciliation of laboratory specimens
- Responsible for inventory and packaging of lab samples for shipment.
PHLEBOTOMIST/ PATIENT SERVICE TECH
LabCorp
San Antonio, TX
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed blood, urine, and saliva specimen collection and breath/saliva alcohol testing
- Responsible for inventory and packaging of lab samples for shipment.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Maxim Staffing Solutions
San Antonio, TX
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Performed blood collection via venipuncture for patients
- Performed tests such as clotting times, bleeding times and glucose tolerance tests.
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Favorite Staffing Agency
San Antonio, TX
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed blood, urine and feces specimen collection as required by authorized providers
- Responsible for inventory and packaging of lab samples for shipment.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Seabourn Healthcare Inc.
San Antonio, TX
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Performed blood collection via venipuncture for patients
- Performed tests such as clotting times, bleeding times and glucose tolerance tests.
PHLEBOTOMIST/MOBILE TECHNICIAN II/DRIVER
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
San Antonio, TX
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Responsible for medical evaluation, acceptability, phlebotomy, and care of donors
- Responsible for providing safe transportation of staff and operational supplies within the service area.
PATIENT ADMINISRATOR
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
San Antonio, TX
11.1997 - 01.2008
- Collected patient demographics, vital signs, and insurance coverage
- Clerical duties as required.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Career Quest College
01.2011
Communication -
St. Phillip's College
01.2002
High School Diploma -
Fox Tech High School
01.1998
Skills
- Blood, urine and feces specimen collection and processing
- Blood harvesting
- Finger sticks
- Shipping and tracking of specimens
- Accessioning, documentation and manifest reconciliation of laboratory specimens
- Collection of specimens at in/out patient lab settings
- Paternity testing
- Breath/saliva alcohol testing
- Ability to navigate through electronic medical records application: CHCS
- Able to prioritize orders in high volume settings
- Health insurance verification
- Texas CDL
- Obtained DoD Common Access Card
- CITI GCP and Biomedical training
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Mentoring and training of other phlebotomist
- Specimen Processing
- Histologic Slides Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Tissue Embedding
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Histology Technician 1
Methodist Hospital NE
11.2022 - Current
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN
Greenleaf Diagnostics
02.2022 - 10.2022
RESEARCH PHLEBOTOMIST
The Geneva Foundation at Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC)
06.2020 - 08.2022
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN
Cognet Medical Laboratory
11.2019 - 06.2020
PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN
Magnificus Corporation at BAMC
02.2019 - 11.2019
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST
CMMS Labs
12.2017 - 03.2019
PHLEBOTOMIST
Stamford Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2017
PHLEBOTOMIST
Influenced Medical Group/Northlake Labs
07.2016 - 02.2017
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR/PHLEBOTOMIST
Integrity Health Plus
09.2015 - 02.2016
PHLEBOTOMIST
Accurate Healthcare
05.2015 - 08.2015
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
Texas Health Med Synergies
03.2015 - 05.2015
SPECIMEN PROCESSOR/PHLEBOTOMIST
UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2015 - 03.2015
PHLEBOTOMIST/ PATIENT SERVICE TECH
LabCorp
07.2013 - 12.2013
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Favorite Staffing Agency
11.2012 - 01.2013
PHLEBOTOMIST
Seabourn Healthcare Inc.
03.2012 - 10.2012
PHLEBOTOMIST
Maxim Staffing Solutions
02.2012 - 06.2013
PHLEBOTOMIST/MOBILE TECHNICIAN II/DRIVER
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
06.2011 - 02.2012
PATIENT ADMINISRATOR
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
11.1997 - 01.2008
Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Career Quest College
Communication -
St. Phillip's College
High School Diploma -
Fox Tech High School
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