Latisha Lynch

Responsible for obtaining patient's specimen's , ordered by physicians in nursing facilities. Accurately identifies patient before collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients. Strict adherence to universal precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.

• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols

• Coordinate clinical research protocols
• Screens, enroll, and recruit research participants
• Verification of content to meet institutional and federal standards.
• Reviewed referral information and kept track of intakes from various referral sources.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Collect , process, stored and shipped lab for all research studies per protocol.
• Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.

• Verified patient's identification for proper sample collection.
• Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Adhere to HiPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.

• Reviewed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
• Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices within department.
• Performed tasks as member of line staff to reduce wait time.
• Managed effective schedules to cover department needs.
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
• Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for patients.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Interviewed and hired phlebotomists.

• Perform Blood collection by venipuncture for all ages.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
• Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

• Responsible for collecting specimens from patients of all age groups which include drug screens, biometric screening, insurance exams, breath test, labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing specimens as required.
• Complete all data entry requirements accurately, patient registration, entry of test orders, billing, and managing standing orders.
• Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.

• Assist in determine the suitability to undergo whole blood, platelet, and lymph apheresis procedures.
• Respond and assist with handling donor's reactions.
• Set-up , disconnects, and operates the automated apheresis machine.
• Ensured the proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments, and the Apheresis equipment.
• Maintain accurate , thorough documentation, and procedures records.
• Assist with the training of the new nursing staff, and annual competencies of te recumbent staff.
• Maintain familiarity with state , and federal regulations.

• Performed Phlebotomy functions within a blood donor center, and or mobile blood bank unit. Which include donor health histories, vital signs, capillary puncture.
• Ensuring accuracy and donor confidentiality. Recognize and assist with donor reactions.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions. Prepare blood collecting equipment, and safely store, and transport samples.

• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in a hospital environment inside the prison.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
• Measured patient pulse oximetry.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation .
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Suicide watch