Sharmell Easley
St. Louis,Missouri
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Quest Diagnostics
St. Louis
11.2021 - Current
- Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order
- Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate
- Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories
- Collect specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Manage patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture using butterfly and straight needles.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
COLLECTION SPECIALIST II
American Red Cross
St. Louis, MISSOURI
12.2005 - 11.2021
- Maintain and operate machines, such as those used for platelet collection
- Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history
- Provide quality customer service
- Charge of daily operations.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test
- Identified best veins for blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using butterfly and straight needles.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
Education
A.O.S IN MEDICAL ASSISTING -
Vatterott College - Berkeley
St Louis, MO04.2005
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Quest Diagnostics
11.2021 - Current
COLLECTION SPECIALIST II
American Red Cross
12.2005 - 11.2021
A.O.S IN MEDICAL ASSISTING -
Vatterott College - Berkeley