KENYIA JENKINS
Acworth,GA
Summary
Experienced Laboratory Technician Assistant offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Lab Technical Assistant
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients daily
- Train venipuncture to new employees, coworkers
- Communicate accurate instructions, information and overall assistance to patients
- Identifying the best method for retrieving specimens
- Preparing specimens for laboratory testing
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Tracking collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Constantly making suggestions to add value and improve customer service and patient safety
Phlebotomist Senior Lead/Trainer
Octapharma Plasma
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients daily
- Preparing specimens for laboratory testing and assisting with patient screening procedures
- Tracking collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Training new hires on company procedures and standards
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma Services
Stone Mountain, GA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques
- Checked patients' vital signs, prepped patients for procedures, and collection patient specimens
- Provided excellent customer service in a demanding fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
South East High School
Kansas City, MO01.2007
Skills
- CLSI Order of draw
- Venipunctures (Straight needle, butterfly) Dermal/capillary punctures
- Collection variables
- Circulatory pathway/anatomical structures utilized in blood collection
- Knowledge of centrifuge
- Specimen processing
- Laboratory procedures
- Specimen handling
- Specimen Preparation
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification, F7A2E2Z4
- Basic Life Support/American Red Cross, X2TX9M
Timeline
Lead Lab Technical Assistant
Piedmont Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist Senior Lead/Trainer
Octapharma Plasma
01.2015 - 01.2018
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma Services
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
South East High School