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Morgan Thomas

Prairieville,LA

Summary

I’ve been a Phlebotomist for 21 years. I’m very professional, fast, efficient, loving and caring. I love a neat and clean work environment. I’m a very good team player, fast learner, loyal and being on time is very important to me. I love my career and I’m a very hard worker. My work ethics are set high, I love helping people and understanding that a phlebotomist is the first step to getting great results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Technician Specialist

LabCorp
07.2020 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
  • Assisted with training new phlebotomy technicians, sharing expertise and best practices for success.
  • Performed venipuncture using various techniques including straight needle, butterfly needle, syringe methods to accommodate diverse patient needs.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.

Sr. Donor Tech

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center -Hospital Medicine Service
09.2013 - 06.2020
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history
  • Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort
  • Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal
  • Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection
  • Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.

Laboratory Tech

Ochsner Health Center
03.2010 - 09.2013
  • Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms
  • Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment
  • Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
  • Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Laboratory Tech

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
10.2009 - 09.2010
  • Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques
  • Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods
  • Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use
  • Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories
  • Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals
  • Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.

Mobile Supervisor

Life Share Blood Center
10.2006 - 09.2009
  • Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
  • Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars
  • Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff
  • Order and dispense supplies
  • Train and assist staff with computer usage.

Floor Tech

IBR Plasma Center
08.2003 - 10.2006
  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques
  • Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.

Education

Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy -

Remington College - Baton Rouge Campus
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2003

High School Diploma -

Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2001

Skills

  • Multitasking capacity
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Patient care excellence
  • Phlebotomy expertise
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Blood draw accuracy
  • Specimen collection proficiency
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Punctual and Hardworking
  • Multitasking
  • Calm and Effective Under Pressure
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Caring and Empathetic

Timeline

Patient Service Technician Specialist

LabCorp
07.2020 - Current

Sr. Donor Tech

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center -Hospital Medicine Service
09.2013 - 06.2020

Laboratory Tech

Ochsner Health Center
03.2010 - 09.2013

Laboratory Tech

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
10.2009 - 09.2010

Mobile Supervisor

Life Share Blood Center
10.2006 - 09.2009

Floor Tech

IBR Plasma Center
08.2003 - 10.2006

Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy -

Remington College - Baton Rouge Campus

High School Diploma -

Istrouma High School

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