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Morgan Robinson

Swannanoa,North Carolina

Summary

Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Laboratory Corporation Of America
05.2023 - Current
  • Label transfer tubes and follow exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Complete proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuge blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Address questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Package and ship specimens to central lab daily.
  • Organize daily work based on collection priority.
  • Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Review and process requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Monitor supply levels and place orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Monitor patients for reactions and verified sample quality.

Medical Technician

Charles George VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant

Asheville Internal Medicine
10.2016 - 01.2023
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
  • Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
  • Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
  • Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
  • Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.

Education

No Degree - Certificate of Phlebotomy Completion

Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
12.2015

High School Diploma -

Clyde A. Erwin High School
Asheville, NC
05.2008

Skills

  • Patient Support
  • Patient EMR and Laboratory EMR systems
  • Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • HIPAA
  • Urinalysis Testing
  • Processing Specimens
  • Creative Thinking
  • Quality Control

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Laboratory Corporation Of America
05.2023 - Current

Medical Technician

Charles George VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant

Asheville Internal Medicine
10.2016 - 01.2023

No Degree - Certificate of Phlebotomy Completion

Southwestern Community College

High School Diploma -

Clyde A. Erwin High School

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