Taziaya Graves
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant with extensive experience at St Dominic Internal Medicine, excelling in specimen collection and quality control. Proven ability to perform phlebotomy techniques while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Recognized for effective communication skills and adaptability in diverse clinical settings, contributing to enhanced patient care and accurate test results. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 6 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assistant
St Dominic Internal Medicine
03.2024 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, using standard equipment such as vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
- Confers with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.
EKG Technician/PhlebotomistTechnician
Baptist Memorial Health
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Supported cardiologists during complex diagnostic procedures, providing essential EKG data for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Mobile/Apheresis Technician
Mississippi Blood Services
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Performed apheresis collections according to established procedures, guidelines and contracts.
- Connected with donors by listening and determining value of donations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for successful donations.
- Evaluated donor eligibility based on established criteria, prioritizing safety for both donors and recipients alike.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, resulting in consistent accuracy and minimal downtime.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures accurately, minimizing discomfort for donors during collection sessions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
Associate of Science -
South College
Knoxville, TN07-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technology
Access Training, INC
Jackson, MS06-2019
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Jackson, MS05-2017
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Quality testing
- Quality control procedures
- Knowledge of blood processing and handling procedures
- Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards
- Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques Ability to comply with clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures Ability to complete and maintain documents and records
Certification
- MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant
- CPR
- PHLEBOTOMY
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant
St Dominic Internal Medicine
03.2024 - Current
EKG Technician/PhlebotomistTechnician
Baptist Memorial Health
09.2023 - 03.2024
Mobile/Apheresis Technician
Mississippi Blood Services
08.2019 - 12.2022
Associate of Science -
South College
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technology
Access Training, INC
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
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