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Leslie Gregory

Madison,AL

Summary

Highly skilled Phlebotomist with more than 5 years of experience in fast-paced hospitals.

, Physician offices and home draws. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Phlebotomist

BioReference Laboratories/ Scarlet Healthcare
Madison, AL
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between orders.
  • Traveled to patients homes within a 3 hour area.
  • Traveled and worked at IOPS in my local area as needed per job specifications.
  • Input orders and demographics via Insight DX.
  • Maintained HIPPA integrity for all patients.
  • Processed all labs according to job requisition.
  • Delivered and shipped all patient samples via FedEx daily.
  • Kept daily, weekly and monthly logs of Centrifuge, Room temperatures and Sanitizing all work surfaces and equipment.
  • Attended daily team meeting and participated in constant learning curriculums.

Phlebotomist

Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
03.2018 - 10.2020
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Worked in every department in the hospital, to include OR, Pre and Post Op, Oncology, ICU, PICU, Surgery floors, and ER.
  • Worked in Processing and assisted Pathologist in cutting room.
  • Trained and was department certified to handle and perform drug screens and pre~employment required tests.
  • Worked in our outreach department for our Physicians offices the last year I was employed here. Performed and processed all labs ordered by those Physicians.
  • Performed "hard-sticks" in all departments.
  • While working in Outreach was promoted as a Client Services Specialist and became the liaison between phlebotomists, Labs, Physicians and management.

Bus Driver

Madison City Schools
Madison, AL
02.2012 - 12.2015
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Obeyed federal, Alabama and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.

Cosmetologist

Self
Athens, AL
01.2000 - 02.2012
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Ordered supplies needed for daily operations.

Education

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
04.2017

High School Diploma -

Brooks High School
Killen, AL
05.1984

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Glucose Screening
  • Blood Alcohol and Drug Testing
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Patient Safety
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Specimen Transportation
  • Visiting Patient Homes
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Rapid Strep , Flu and Covid Testing
  • Machine Calibration
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Supply Requisition and Inventory

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Mobile Phlebotomist

BioReference Laboratories/ Scarlet Healthcare
09.2021 - 08.2022

Phlebotomist

Crestwood Medical Center
03.2018 - 10.2020

Bus Driver

Madison City Schools
02.2012 - 12.2015

Cosmetologist

Self
01.2000 - 02.2012

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

Calhoun Community College

High School Diploma -

Brooks High School

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