VATTIE WILLIAMS
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated and detail‑oriented Health Technician with strong expertise in the medical field performing professional patient care, Seeking to bring technical proficiency, critical thinking, and a commitment to regulatory compliance to a healthcare team focused on delivering safe and reliable medical services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Technician
JOHN DINGELL DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Detroit, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Receiving and preparing requests for testing and specimens into the clinical laboratory and evaluates the acceptability of each specimen, documents discrepancies, and resolves potential problems.
- Perform blood drawing in a courteous manner and monitors the patient throughout the collection process, ensuring patient safety, observing blood flow, adequate mixing of specimens, and confirming blood flow stops at appropriate time.
- Documenting electronic patient medical records.
- Records refrigerator and freezer temperatures at all sites.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Improved health outcomes, monitoring patient vitals and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records ensuring compliance with department regulations.
- Assisted in managing medical supplies, optimizing inventory levels for efficient patient care.
- Trained new staff on protocols and procedures to ensure consistency in service delivery.
PHLEBOTOMIST
DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER
Detroit, MI
09.2008 - 06.2021
- Oversight of general laboratory day-to-day operations
- Lead in phlebotomy procedures including testing, collecting, and processing specimens
- Accountable for quality
- Offering crisis intervention, where appropriate, to members and their family members
- Appropriately document support provided and next steps in a according to policy and HIPAA
- Processed urgent orders. Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients in the system
- Detroit-based healthcare system, a part of Tenet Healthcare (Nation-wide healthcare company)
Laboratory Coordinator
ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
Atlanta, GA
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for scheduling and management of staff
- Responsible for division of labor and quality of work performed by members of the phlebotomy team
- Utilized electronic ordering process and entered orders
- Atlanta-based healthcare system, a part of Tenet Healthcare (Nation-wide healthcare company)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
01-2018
Skills
- 20 years Medical Experience
- Excellent communication skills across interactions with families and providers
- Strong knowledge of Cerner, Vista 3 and CPRS
- In-depth and front-line experience in clinic management
- Strong understanding of the medical records process, front desk management
- Experience in ordering and maintaining office supplies through preferred vendor
- Knowledge of EKG, diagnostic testing,vitals
- Laboratory procedures
Timeline
Health Technician
JOHN DINGELL DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
06.2021 - Current
Laboratory Coordinator
ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
06.2015 - 07.2017
PHLEBOTOMIST
DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER
09.2008 - 06.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix