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Leslie A Smith-Patterson

Augusta,Georgia

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist with extensive knowledge in medical terminology and legality, skilled in performing venipuncture and capillary procedures. Demonstrated ability to complete essential laboratory requisition forms accurately while maintaining high standards of customer communication. Recognized for efficiency and attention to detail in specimen processing, contributing positively to team dynamics and lab operations. Committed to achieving targets under pressure while upholding safety standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Specimen Processor/Phlebotomy/DOT Drug/Alco Screen

Quest Diagnostics
03.2016 - Current
  • Perform a variety of pre-analytical tasks in the laboratory.
  • Collated and processed laboratory specimens.
  • Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, verification of lab orders, and labels.
  • Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.
  • Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
  • Performed DOT-required random breath and alcohol drug testing using a DOT-approved EBT device (Dräger 6810).
  • To ensure the validity of the testing, as well as to provide confidentiality of the employee’s testing information required under 49 CFR Part 40 for the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Energy (DOE), Savannah River Site (SRS), and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) personnel.
  • Identified, collected, labeled, and prepared urine specimens for processing and shipping.
  • Completed the Federal Forensic Chain of Custody and ATF while maintaining complete accuracy and following all DOT procedures and guidelines for collecting and shipping specimens.
  • Prepared specimens for in-house testing and for transport to off-site to reference laboratories.
  • Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Disposed of biohazardous waste using appropriate methods according to regulations.

Specimen Processor / Data Entry

Augusta Primary Care
Augusta, GA
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Confirmed patient identity according to laboratory protocols.
  • Prepared specimens for processing and shipping, using proper packaging of Biological Substance in compliance with 49 CFR 173.0199.
  • Ensured accurate entry of patient accession orders into the health care system.
  • Collaborated with doctors on blood testing for compliance monitoring in chronic pain management patients.
  • Collected urine samples of patients for mandatory drug screenings.
  • Maintained precise inventory of equipment and supplies.
  • Streamlined data management from various sources including spreadsheets, documents, and invoices.
  • Checked demographic information for precision in the AP Easy Data System.
  • Operated centrifuges, pipettes, and microscopes in laboratory settings.
  • Unloaded and unpacked incoming specimens for further processing.

Clinical Technician

American Institute of Toxicology
Augusta, GA
11.2010 - 10.2013
  • Performed electrocardiographs (EKG), vital signs monitoring, influenza vaccinations for a diverse patient group of up to 70 individuals each day.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and secured necessary data for lab records.
  • Consistently followed procedures for maintaining safe operations.
  • Maintained protection of the medical center community by consistently upholding professional guidelines.
  • Specialized in identifying, collecting, and labeling patient blood specimens using capillary methods.
  • Packaged biological specimens in accordance with 49 CFR 173.0199 regulations.
  • Administered first aid when required to mitigate adverse patient procedures.
  • Processed patient accession orders in the healthcare system.
  • Verified patient identification following laboratory protocols.
  • Collaborated with doctors on blood testing for compliance in chronic pain management patients.
  • Collected urine samples from patients for mandatory drug screenings.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies.
  • Conducted venipunctures on patients for lab tests.
  • Prepared and stained samples for pathologist assessment.

Phlebotomist

Lamar Medical Center
Augusta, GA
09.2009 - 11.2010
  • Collect blood by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, proficiency in data order entry, and processing of samples.
  • Did biometric screenings, breath/saliva alcohol testing, difficult draws (patients in long-term care, drug rehabilitation, prisons, psychiatric, or similar facilities)
  • Answer telephones maintain logs and records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, time management, use of computerized databases, and written and verbal communications.
  • Vastly versatile and productive in any job duty assigned, including reception, data entry, and collection of billing information.
  • Utilized strong leadership and organizational skills to complete all tasks in accordance with Safety and Health Administration regulations.

Education

Certification - Breath Alcohol Technician certification (BAT)

DOT
01.2016

Certification - Phlebotomy, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter (AED)

Tender Care Training School
Augusta, Georgia
01.2009

Computing Technology Industry Association (COMTIA)

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, Georgia
01.2007

Skills

  • Slide preparation
  • Workload prioritization
  • Specimen handling
  • Patient identification
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Pipetting techniques
  • Proper labeling
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Upgrading
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Blood collection
  • Immunology techniques
  • Body fluid analysis
  • Microbiology techniques
  • Centrifuge operation

References

Available on request

Trainingsandeducation

  • 12/01/09, Tender Care Training School, Augusta, Georgia, Received Certification in Phlebotomy, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter (AED)
  • 08/01/08, Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Georgia, Received Master Cosmetology Diploma
  • 05/01/07, Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Georgia, Program of Study – Computing Technology Industry Association (COMTIA). Completed 12 Credit Hours.
  • 01/01/16, DOT Breath Alcohol Technician certification (BAT)

Timeline

Specimen Processor/Phlebotomy/DOT Drug/Alco Screen

Quest Diagnostics
03.2016 - Current

Specimen Processor / Data Entry

Augusta Primary Care
10.2013 - 02.2016

Clinical Technician

American Institute of Toxicology
11.2010 - 10.2013

Phlebotomist

Lamar Medical Center
09.2009 - 11.2010

Certification - Breath Alcohol Technician certification (BAT)

DOT

Certification - Phlebotomy, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter (AED)

Tender Care Training School

Computing Technology Industry Association (COMTIA)

Augusta Technical College

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