JOSEPH MCMASTER

** ******* ***** ~ Torrington, CT 06790

781-***-**** (cell)

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Education

Medical Professional Institute, Malden, MA 2002

Certified Phlebotomist and EKG Technician

South Middlesex EMT, Cambridge, MA

2001

Certified EMT (BLS)

Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA 1997-

1999

Bachelors Program, Exercise Physiology (discontinued)

Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School, Cambridge, MA

1992-1996

High School Diploma

Experience

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

2006 - Present

Apheresis Technician

. Meeting and greeting donors and patients; bring through interview

process involving 50+ questions, FDA implemented

. Taking and analyzing vital signs of potential donor

. Process whole blood donors; phlebotomized - 450 mls of whole blood

removed over a time period no longer than twenty minutes

. Process platelet and red cell collections; use of Terumo BCT machines

to collect platelets, red cells, or plasma

. Responsible for collection of specimens; enter data into apheresis

machine and determine donation yield

. Responsible for transport of product to components lab for processing

. Process therapeutic donors (hemochromatosis or ploycythemia vera)

according to physician prescription

Your Move, INC., Somerville, MA 2000 -

Present

Mover/Driver

. Moving and transport items in a timely and safe manner

. Contracted with MIT for room set up and break down; high end

fundraisers, events, conferences, training sessions

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Peabody, MA 2002 -

2006

Phlebotomist, EKG Technician/Lab Aide

. Performing venipuncture on adult,pediatric and geriatric patients

. Responsible for receiving, preparing, and tracking all specimens

received internally and externally

. Review patient results, retrieve appropriate data through lab software

system

. Administering and transmitting EKGs and Holter Monitors; monitoring

and downloading all results, transmit to cardiac department

. Work closely with surgical specialties and internal medicine

Cataldo Ambulance Service, Somerville, MA

2001 - 2002

EMT, Basic Life Support

. Answering medical calls, evaluate scene upon arrival and treat

patients requiring immediate assistance

. Review vital signs, administer oxygen if necessary, splinting if

necessary for fractures or reaks

. Transport patient to local hospitals, communicate with hospital staff

upon arrival

Cambridge Athletic Club, Cambridge, MA 1998-

2004

Personal Trainer, Assistant Manager

. Create exercise regimens and healthy diet plans

. Assist members around facility and provide quality customer service

. Sales in memberships and merchandise

. Responsible for billing inquiries

. Schedule management

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Bics, Lifetrak

Other Certifications

Certified personal trainer A.C.E., AFAA, YMCA Certified

*References available upon request

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