Taniesha Johnson
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a background of 15 years skilled in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, ensuring high standards and quality outcomes in fast-paced a fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
Fort Worth
05.2025 - Current
- Performed blood draws from patients of all ages and backgrounds in a professional and courteous manner.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomy staff members on proper procedures for specimen collection, labeling and transport.
- Identified and resolved issues impacting specimen quality during collection and processing.
- Assisted laboratory personnel in optimizing specimen collection techniques to enhance accuracy.
- Prepared and labeled specimens accurately prior to analysis or transfer to other laboratories.
- Performed regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure reliability and compliance with standards.
Certified Senior Phlebotomy Technician
Grifols Biomat USA
07.2018 - 09.2023
- Enhanced donor safety by conducting thorough pre-donation screenings and health assessments.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples following established clinical guidelines.
- Set up and maintained sterility of lab equipment and tools, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Trained new technicians, sharing best practices to ensure consistent quality across team.
- Coordinated training and onboarding for new phlebotomists, facilitating a smoother integration into team.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Prolab Usa
02.2009 - 06.2016
- Prioritized daily tasks to ensure timely collection of specimens.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Executed precise labeling and adhered to protocols for specimen handling and storage.
- Performed blood collection using various methods, ensuring comfort and safety for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Centers Of Texas
Fort Worth, TX05-2005
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Venipuncture techniques
- Infection control
- Infection protocols
- Specimen handling
- Sample storage
- Donor screening
- Patient assessment
- HIPAA
- Medical terminology
- Patient support
- CPR/AED
- Mentorship skills
- Communication
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
05.2025 - Current
Certified Senior Phlebotomy Technician
Grifols Biomat USA
07.2018 - 09.2023
Mobile Phlebotomist
Prolab Usa
02.2009 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Career Centers Of Texas