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Paul Ernst

Clearwater

Summary

Managed daily activities of medical laboratory, implementing best practices and maintaining compliance with industry standards as a certified phlebotomy technician.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist / Phlebotomist

Department of Health
Tampa, FL
11.2024 - 10.2025
  • Directed daily phlebotomy operations and specimen routing for a high-traffic public health clinic, improving patient throughput by 15% through optimized scheduling and station management.
  • Performed complex venipuncture and capillary collections, maintaining a high success rate on difficult draws while ensuring 100% adherence to 'clean technique' and infection control protocols.
  • Managed specimen integrity by overseeing the collection, labeling, and processing of 50+ daily diagnostic samples in strict accordance with state health laboratory guidelines.
  • Ensured 100% HIPAA compliance and accuracy in patient identification, consistently passing internal audits for documentation and confidentiality.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinical teams to synchronize specimen handoffs and urgent lab routing, reducing pre-analytical errors.

Laboratory Medical Assistant

BayCare/Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated lab workflow within a fast-paced hospital environment, managing the intake and processing of critical inpatient and ER specimens.
  • Enhanced documentation accuracy by verifying medical orders against LIS records, ensuring 0% patient identification errors during the shift.
  • Coordinated directly with nursing and surgical units to prioritize STAT orders and clarify specimen requirements, maintaining professional communication under high-pressure conditions.

Patient Service Technician

Quest Diagnostics
Seminole, FL
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Executed 40–60 blood draws daily in a high-volume outpatient setting, achieving top-tier patient satisfaction scores for 'painless' technique and professional demeanor.
  • Processed and prepared specimens for logistics transport, ensuring specific temperature and storage requirements (refrigerated, frozen, or ambient) were met for 100% of samples.
  • Managed front-end administrative tasks, including accurate data entry of insurance information and billing codes, reducing claim rejections.

Phlebotomist Float

LabCorp
Clearwater, FL
04.2019 - 04.2023
  • Adapted to diverse clinical environments by floating between 10+ different sites, quickly mastering various LIS platforms and site-specific provider workflows.
  • Maintained rigorous labeling discipline and collection protocols across varied patient demographics, from pediatric to geriatric populations.

Education

Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate - undefined

Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate - undefined

Kaplan Career Institute
Harrisburg, PA

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - undefined

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
01.2025

HIV/AIDS 500/501 Counselor Course - undefined

Florida Department of Health
01.2025

Sure Check Antibody Test Training - undefined

Florida Department of Health
01.2025

Skills

Oversaw venipuncture procedures utilizing butterfly and straight needles, enhancing patient comfort and sample integrity Managed capillary punctures for pediatric and geriatric populations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols Coordinated syringe draws to support clinical operations and improve patient outcomes

Oversaw specimen processing operations, including centrifugation and aliquoting, to enhance laboratory efficiency Managed cold chain protocols to ensure compliance with quality standards Supervised data entry into LIS/EHR systems to maintain accurate records

Oversaw compliance initiatives related to OSHA safety standards and HIPAA privacy regulations Championed adherence to CLSI guidelines for infection control Led efforts to enhance patient identification protocols across the organization

Oversaw HIV/AIDS counseling initiatives to enhance client support Managed antibody testing and drug screen collection processes to ensure compliance and accuracy Facilitated educational sessions to empower clients in health decision-making

Oversaw implementation of electronic health record platforms and generic information systems Led training sessions on Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Fostered collaboration among team members to optimize system performance

Oversaw operation of automated centrifuges to enhance laboratory efficiency Directed implementation of point-of-care testing devices to improve patient care delivery Supervised vacutainer systems to optimize sample integrity and workflow

Timeline

Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist / Phlebotomist

Department of Health
11.2024 - 10.2025

Laboratory Medical Assistant

BayCare/Morton Plant Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024

Patient Service Technician

Quest Diagnostics
09.2024 - 11.2024

Phlebotomist Float

LabCorp
04.2019 - 04.2023

Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate - undefined

Ultimate Medical Academy

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate - undefined

Kaplan Career Institute

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - undefined

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

HIV/AIDS 500/501 Counselor Course - undefined

Florida Department of Health

Sure Check Antibody Test Training - undefined

Florida Department of Health
Paul Ernst