Amir Miller
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Friendly Medical Technician skilled in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Comprehensive experience taking and recording vital signs, using basic life support skills and operating various hospital equipment. Dedicated to applying quality care and executing outstanding customer service skills while accommodating patients and family members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Medical Technician
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, Georgia
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times in the ICU setting.
- Maintained a clean environment by cleaning equipment after use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient status updates or changes in treatment plans.
- Adhered to all policies related to infection control measures within the ICU setting.
- Responded quickly and appropriately during emergency situations involving critically ill patients.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Phlebotomist
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, GA
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, GA
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records system according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA12-2018
High School Diploma -
Thomas County Central High School
Thomasville, GA05-2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- OSHA Compliance
- HIPAA Regulations
- Specimen Collection
- Patient interaction
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Intensive Care Medical Technician
Archbold Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Archbold Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Archbold Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2019
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Southern Regional Technical College
High School Diploma -
Thomas County Central High School