Steven Howlett
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Licensed Phlebotomist and Lab Technician at LabCorp of America. Expertise in specimen collection, patient care, laboratory safety protocols, and regulatory compliance ensures high-quality service delivery. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in sample handling while maintaining efficiency in fast-paced clinical environments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills that foster positive patient experiences and streamline laboratory operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician & Phlebotomist
LabCorp of America
Indio, CA
12.2016 - 11.2021
- Urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, LCM/Cyber Tools, TestCup, pediatric blood collections, and difficult draws (patients in long-term care facilities, drug rehabilitation facilities, prisons, psychiatric facilities, or similar facilities)
- Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Phlebotomist
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
07.2013 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
Education
Phlebotomy License - CPT-00070998
Wagner Training Institute
Redlands, CA07.2014
General Ed. -
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Beaumont Senior High
Beaumont, CA06.2007
Skills
- CPR Proficiency
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Discipline
- Health and Safety Practices
- Understanding of MSDS
- Venipuncture
- Teamwork
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
Certification
CPT- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Skillsandcredentials
- OSHA 10
- First Aid & CPR
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, & Excel programs
- Strong Interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills & time management
- Disciplined
- Strong Safety Culture
- Strong Understanding & Execution of MSDS
- Can be relied on to work individually or part of a team
Activities
- Yoga instructor of 10 plus years.
- Elk Lodge Member.
- Enjoy hiking, surfing & lots of DIY.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Technician & Phlebotomist
LabCorp of America
12.2016 - 11.2021
Phlebotomist
Eisenhower Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2017
General Ed. -
Crafton Hills College
High School Diploma -
Beaumont Senior High
Phlebotomy License - CPT-00070998
Wagner Training Institute