MASHAWN HAMPTON
Birmingham,United States
Summary
Competent Phlebotomist with over 23 years of experience working in fast pace hospital settings.Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing with vacutainer tubes, tourniqurts, straight needles, butterflies etc.. All while maintaining highest quality standard when collecting, labeling and processing specimens.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Lead
PathGroup
Birmingham, AL
10.2022 - Current
- Followed up on pending orders or test results in order to expedite delivery time frames.
- Resolved any customer service issues promptly by providing timely information or assistance.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Conducted safety audits on a regular basis to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Provided training, mentoring and coaching to new team members in order to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Performed daily quality control checks on laboratory equipment.
- Monitored the workflow of specimens from collection through analysis, storage, disposal or transfer as appropriate.
Collection Specialist II
American Red Cross
Birmingham, AL
05.2005 - 10.2022
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures on donors to collect blood samples for testing.
- Monitored donor reactions during the process of donation to ensure safety.
- Maintained and calibrated equipment used in the collection process, including centrifuges and lancets.
- Restocked supplies such as needles, gauze, tourniquets, and other necessary items for collection.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations regarding blood collection procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions when collecting or handling specimens.
- Analyzed collected specimens for quality assurance purposes prior to shipping out for further testing.
- Provided education to donors regarding proper preparation before donating blood.
- Assisted in resolving any donor complaints related to the donation process.
- Verified patient information against donor records prior to collecting blood samples.
- Responded quickly and effectively to medical emergencies arising from the donation process.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- Verbal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Multitasking
- PPE use
Timeline
Group Lead
PathGroup
10.2022 - Current
Collection Specialist II
American Red Cross
05.2005 - 10.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University