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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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, LA08.2003
High School Diploma -
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.2001
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