Talasheia Dedmon

• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
• Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
• Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
• Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
• Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
• Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.

I supervised the daily clinic laboratory operations, including work schedules, work assignments,employee training & evaluation.

Implemented, maintained and monitored laboratory testing procedures, ensuring quality control and cost effectiveness.

• Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
• Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
• Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
• Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
• Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
• Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
• Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
• Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
• Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
• Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
• Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.