JULIE MCCOUN
Dresden,OH
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with 21+ years experience looking to transition into a new challenging role. Highly motivated team player and can be a team leader as directed by my superiors. Great customer service skills and quick learner. Multitasker and computer proficient.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Laboratory Technician
Muscle Feast
Nashport, Ohio
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Performed laboratory tests to determine the quality of products and materials in accordance with established standards.
- Conducted calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and data analysis.
- Testing of all raw materials prior to use in recipes for all finished products.
- Testing of all finished products prior to shipment.
- Performed all QC on all lab equipment.
- Assisted in audits for FDA and Gluten audits.
- Sent samples out to a third party lab for identity testing.
- Monitored process control systems to ensure product quality compliance.
- Reviewed customer complaints and implemented corrective actions when necessary.
- Evaluated raw material specifications before approving their use in production processes.
- Reviewed existing Quality Control documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in internal audits to verify compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Created SOPs for carrying out routine tasks within the lab environment.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
Laboratory Assistant
Knox Community Hospital
Mount Vernon, OH
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols
- Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
- Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork
- Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts
- Faxing lab results and answering phones
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Genesis Medical Center
Coshocton, OH
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks
- Collect chain of custody drug screens
- Maintain knowledge of lab test and collection as well as ordering test, order processing, tracking to reference lab, customer service, faxing results, taking verbal lab orders
- Processing pathology specimens and tracking
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Coshocton Hospital
Coshocton, OH
05.2000 - 12.2014
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease
- Performed EKG, EEG, paternity test, holter monitors, chain of custody drug screens, accuchecks, stocking and ordering lab supplies
- Processing and assisting pathologist with frozen sections
- Tracking specimens, answering phones, faxing results, secretarial duties
Sales Associate and Warehouse Staff
Longaberger Baskets
Frazeysburg, OH
06.1998 - 05.2000
- Stocking and pricing merchandise
- Organizing products
- Cleaning and answering phones
- Cashier
- Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number
Education
Certification of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Zane State College
01.2000
High School Diploma -
Mid-East Career Technology Center
05.1998
High School Diploma -
Tri-Valley High School
05.1998
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Patient safety
- Medical records maintenance
- Tracking specimens
- Customer Service
- HIPAA
- Quality control knowledge
- Quality assurance development
Timeline
Quality Laboratory Technician
Muscle Feast
10.2021 - 11.2024
Laboratory Assistant
Knox Community Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Genesis Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2017
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Coshocton Hospital
05.2000 - 12.2014
Sales Associate and Warehouse Staff
Longaberger Baskets
06.1998 - 05.2000
Certification of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Zane State College
High School Diploma -
Mid-East Career Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Tri-Valley High School