Sharon Martin
Gurley,AL
Summary
Laboratory Technician/ Phlebotomy offering background in collecting, processing, and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. . Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 16 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Processing Technician 1
Huntsville Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Answer Phone Calls and direct call to appropriate department
- Prepare, process, label and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Add lab test to samples already in the lab
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Lab Technician/Phlebotomist
Creekside Family Practice
12.2005 - Current
- Duties include drawing blood preforming various test including mono, sed rates, strep, urine pregnancy test, h.pylori, and flu
- Have been trained to run Beckman Coulter AU480 Chemistry analyzer, Access2 immunoassay, Dxh 520 Hematology machine, Cepheid Genexpert Covid testing system, and Sophia2 SARS Covid and Flu machine Run calibration, quality controls and maintenance as needed on machines
- Keep quality assurance and procedure manuals updated for COLA accreditation.
- Prepare, process, label and store patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Followed proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals.
- Maintained sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
- Participated in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
- Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits.
- Drew blood through venous incision or puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis.
- Utilized expertise in, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Insource Clerk
Dr, R. Vemmen
08.2004 - 11.2005
- Filed insurance claims
- Billed Patients
- Received and post insurance and patient payments
- Answered phones
- Scheduled patient appointments
Education
Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing And Coding
Virginia College
Huntsville, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Computer And Office Information Systems
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, ALSkills
- Specimen handling
- Documentation and reporting
- Quality control
- Specimen collection
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture Expertise
Certification
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (AMT)
- Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (AMT)
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Have a Registered Phlebotomy Technician Certifcation
Timeline
Central Processing Technician 1
Huntsville Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Lab Technician/Phlebotomist
Creekside Family Practice
12.2005 - Current
Insource Clerk
Dr, R. Vemmen
08.2004 - 11.2005
Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing And Coding
Virginia College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Office Information Systems
Calhoun Community College
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