LaLonzo Billings
Marietta,GA
Summary
Highly experienced Laboratory Assistant Technician and Phlebotomist with over 30 years of experience in hospital laboratory operations, specimen processing, and patient care. Skilled in performing venipuncture and capillary blood collection for adults, pediatric patients, and infants while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, specimen integrity, and infection prevention. Extensive experience with EPIC, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), microbiology processing, laboratory automation, and high-volume acute care environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, USA
03.1998 - 07.2026
- Perform venipuncture and blood collection on adult, pediatric, and infant patients following hospital policies and patient safety standards.
- Receive, register, accession, process, and accurately label laboratory specimens.
- Operate laboratory automation systems and prepare specimens for testing and transport.
- Support microbiology processing, including specimen setup and plating.
- Utilize EPIC and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to document and track specimens.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff to support timely patient care.
Production Line Technician
AT&T
Atlanta, Georgia
11.1992 - 06.1997
- Operated production equipment, maintained quality standards, documented production data, and collaborated with team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Phlebotomist
Medical College of VA Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
03.1988 - 11.1992
- Performed venipuncture and capillary blood collection for adult, pediatric, neonatal, and infant patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis while maintaining specimen integrity.
- Trained new staff on blood collection techniques and safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Armstrong Kennedy High School
Richmond, VA05-1983
Skills
- Adult, Pediatric & Infant Phlebotomy
- Difficult Venipuncture
- Capillary & Heel Stick Collection
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Specimen Accessioning
- EPIC & Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Laboratory Automation
- Microbiology Processing
- Reference Laboratory Coordination
- Quality Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Identification
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Lab Assistant Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.1998 - 07.2026
Production Line Technician
AT&T
11.1992 - 06.1997
Phlebotomist
Medical College of VA Hospital
03.1988 - 11.1992
High School Diploma -
Armstrong Kennedy High School