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TREMAYNE Thomas

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Endeavors Clinical Trials
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory.
  • Verified final products passed quality control standards before release.
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic and Athena to validate patient insurance information.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Phlebotomy Technician

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Laboratory Technician Intern

MD TOXICOLOGY
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Prepared reagents and solutions, calibrating pipettes and related activities to support experiments.
  • Leveraged personal protective equipment to maintain safety in lab.
  • Compared laboratory data against specifications to determine if results met requirements.
  • Followed method or standard instructions and adhered to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing, deviations and investigations.
  • Fulfilled lab assistant or specimen processor duties to support work of technicians, technologists and scientists.
  • Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

Medical Biller and Coder

South Texas Spinal Clinic
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.

92G Culinary Specialist

United States Army
03.2013 - 12.2017
  • Prepared nourishing, palatable and well-balanced meals to enhance formal, informal and offsite dining experiences.
  • Operated as culinary coach and leader and engaged in detailed food preparation and service execution during especially busy times.
  • Executed new builds for cafes and micro kitchens in partnership with design and construction team.
  • Verified that daily nutritional and special culinary servings complied with laws, company regulations and accepted nutritional standards.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
  • Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.

Education

Lab Tech./EKG/ Lab Technician - Medical Assisting

Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TX
05.2021

Medical Billing And Coder - Medical Insurance Billing

Lamson Institute
San Antonio, TX
07.2020

Food Service Specialist -

Army Quartermaster Center And School
Fort Lee, VA
08.2013

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medical Testing
  • Data Entry
  • Infection Control
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Medical office administration
  • Lab equipment calibration
  • CLIA & OSHA compliance

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Affiliations

  • United States Army

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Endeavors Clinical Trials
01.2023 - 04.2024

Phlebotomy Technician

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022

Laboratory Technician Intern

MD TOXICOLOGY
05.2021 - 11.2021

Medical Biller and Coder

South Texas Spinal Clinic
05.2020 - 12.2020

92G Culinary Specialist

United States Army
03.2013 - 12.2017

Lab Tech./EKG/ Lab Technician - Medical Assisting

Lamson Institute

Medical Billing And Coder - Medical Insurance Billing

Lamson Institute

Food Service Specialist -

Army Quartermaster Center And School
TREMAYNE Thomas