OSCAR ANDERSON
Waco
Summary
Scientific professional with strong track record in specimen processing and laboratory operations. Known for meticulous attention to detail and ability to handle high volumes of specimens efficiently. Highly collaborative team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves reliable results. Well-versed in laboratory protocols and specimen handling techniques, with focus on accuracy and precision.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Processor
Laboratory Corporation of America
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct routine laboratory procedures where the range of possible errors Limited. Sorts labels and records patient specimens. Set up specimens for the Medical Technologist. Answer inbound calls and resolve and/or transfer to Proper department. Assist in Microbiology by setting up cultures on specimens. Perform tests on Biofire and GeneXpert by Cepheid analyzers. Perform waived Testing. Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all Laboratory personnel and other disciplines and external customers.
Clinical lab Assistant
Ascension Providence Medical Center
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Duties included; Perform positive patient identification by utilizing clinical lab manager hand held device. Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood for testing on patients of all age groups. Load hematology samples on Sysmex analyzer. Adhere to departmental policy and procedures.
Phlebotomist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall
11.2014 - 03.2019
- Duties included: Perform positive patient Identification. Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect Blood. Adhere to departmental policy and procedures. Utilize L.I.S to Collect and receive lab orders.
Group Lead, Patient Services
Quest Diagnostics Laboratory
04.2007 - 11.2014
- Duties included: Greet Patients in a professional and courteous manner. Collects specimens accurately and utilize patient verification process. Enter monthly statistics and data. Participate on special projects. Communicate all problems and concerns to Supervisor. Assist Supervisor with implementation of SOPs for Phlebotomy Services. Function as Assistant Supervisor and responsible for training and coaching Phlebotomist. Assist in opening new facilities. Enter time and attendance of employees.
Phlebotomist
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Duties included: Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood from patients of all age groups. Regularly access multiple lab computer systems to process patient lab test information. Performed daily office duties and cleaning. Transport specimen biopsies to the Gross room of Pathology. Process referral lab test and build packing list for shipment to reference labs.
PRN-Phlebotomist
Medical Center of Arlington
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Duties included: Conduct venipuncture and/or similar Procedures to collect blood. Process patient lab test information on Meditech hospital based computer. Performed office duties and decontamination on a daily basis.
Phlebotomist
Baylor Medical Center of Grapevine
12.1999 - 02.2005
- Duties included: conduct venipuncture and Or similar procedures to collect blood. Regularly access multiple computer systems to process patient lab test. Process and ship send-out referral labs in the Referral Dept. Performed other office duties and daily decontamination.
PRN Phlebotomist
Cooks Children Medical Center
10.2002 - 03.2003
- Duties included: Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood from patients of age groups from neonate to teens. Receive and collect lab orders on LIS Cerner Classic. Perform various office duties and daily cleaning.
- Contract for Winter Program
Lead Phlebotomist
Harris Methodist H.E.B Hospital
02.1999 - 07.2001
- Duties Included: Conduct venipuncture and /or similar procedures to collect blood. Regularly access patient lab test information on multiple computer system including lab based system Sunquest. Assist Phlebotomy Supervisor in overseeing the Phlebotomy department. Maintain and order phlebotomy supplies. Assist in employee evaluations and problem solve when applicable.
Phlebotomist / Trainer
Vencor Hospital (Kindred Hospital)
02.1998 - 12.1999
- Duties included: Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood. Process and prepare lab specimens for shipment to Core lab for analysis. Maintain and process lab department billing and charges. Monitor facility wide bed side glucometer for Quality Control and Proficiency. Performed lab portion of new hire orientation for Nursing and other clinical departments. Ongoing training various departments the basic lab procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Laboratory Corporation of America
04.1996 - 02.1998
- Duties included: Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood. Process and deliver lab specimens for analysis. Receive and data enter bed side glucose results in the computer system.
Phlebotomist/Cashier
Saint Paul Medical Center
05.1995 - 04.1996
- Duties included: Conduct venipuncture and/or Similar procedures to collect blood. Process and prepare lab specimens for delivery to the lab. Collect applicable fees. Maintain and balance daily cash sheet. Forward money to the Business office. Regularly accessing patient lab test information on multiple computer systems. Education Preceptor: Duties included: Assist Education Coordinator to cross-train the Nursing department in basic phlebotomy skills.
Contract Phlebotomist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
08.1994 - 06.1995
- Duties included: Performs positive patient Identification. Adhere to departmental policies and procedures. Conduct venipuncture and /or similar procedures to collect blood. Build pending list and regularly access lab computer system to receive and accession patient lab tests. Assist in various lab departments such as Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry and Microbiology. Also performed EKG in addition to blood tests.
Lab Assistant
All Saints Episcopal Hospital
03.1994 - 06.1994
- Duties included: Performs Positive patient identification. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures. Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood. Build pending logs hourly for lab test orders. Perform various office duties including answering the phone in a professional and courteous manner.
Part-time Phlebotomist
Providence Medical Center
06.1993 - 03.1994
- Perform positive patient identification. Adheres to department policy and procedures. Conduct venipuncture and/or similar procedures to collect blood. Build pending list hourly for patient lab tests. Perform office duties and daily decontamination.
Nurse Technician
American Red Cross
03.1992 - 03.1994
- Duties included: Perform venipunctures to collect blood units from Volunteers throughout Central Texas locations. Perform preregistering diagnostics hematocrit testing and prescreening medical health history examination. Perform Q/A on blood scale weights. In conjunction, Functioned as a Component Technician. Duties included: Adhere to policies and procedures in the making of blood products such as platelets, plasma, cryos, and special handling of autologous donation.
Clerk typist and Phlebotomist
Veteran Administration Medical Center
12.1989 - 10.1992
- Duties included: Perform positive patient identification. Conduct venipuncture and/ or similar procedures to collect blood. Assist in various departments such as Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. Receive and accession lab orders. Assist Lab Supervisor with clerical tasks.
- Student Aid
Education
Diploma -
Waco High School
Waco, Texas01.1990
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Gram staining
- Workload prioritization
- Clinical laboratory experience
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Confidentiality compliance
- Sample preparation
- Specimen handling
- Microbiology techniques
- Result reporting
- Centrifuge operation
- Proper labeling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned Phlebotomist of all age groups. Certification Obtained From the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians in 1992. Able to successfully lead and train in Phlebotomy. Competent in Hospital lab based computer systems, processing referral send-out tests to various reference labs operation of various bed side Glucometers and Performance of Bleeding Time tests.
Timeline
Specimen Processor
Laboratory Corporation of America
10.2023 - Current
Clinical lab Assistant
Ascension Providence Medical Center
03.2019 - 11.2021
Phlebotomist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall
11.2014 - 03.2019
Group Lead, Patient Services
Quest Diagnostics Laboratory
04.2007 - 11.2014
Phlebotomist
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
05.2005 - 09.2006
PRN-Phlebotomist
Medical Center of Arlington
02.2005 - 05.2005
PRN Phlebotomist
Cooks Children Medical Center
10.2002 - 03.2003
Phlebotomist
Baylor Medical Center of Grapevine
12.1999 - 02.2005
Lead Phlebotomist
Harris Methodist H.E.B Hospital
02.1999 - 07.2001
Phlebotomist / Trainer
Vencor Hospital (Kindred Hospital)
02.1998 - 12.1999
Patient Care Technician
Laboratory Corporation of America
04.1996 - 02.1998
Phlebotomist/Cashier
Saint Paul Medical Center
05.1995 - 04.1996
Contract Phlebotomist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
08.1994 - 06.1995
Lab Assistant
All Saints Episcopal Hospital
03.1994 - 06.1994
Part-time Phlebotomist
Providence Medical Center
06.1993 - 03.1994
Nurse Technician
American Red Cross
03.1992 - 03.1994
Clerk typist and Phlebotomist
Veteran Administration Medical Center
12.1989 - 10.1992
Diploma -
Waco High School
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