Medical Technician

Tammy H. Bishop

**** ********** ******* [pic] Rock Hill, SC 29732

803-***-**** or 803-***-**** [pic] *******@*********.***

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Objective

ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician and NPCE Certified

Phlebotomist with seven years of experience in the medical field, seeking a

medical lab position that will allow me to capitalize on the following

areas of expertise:

. Phlebotomy

. Hematology

. Chemistry

. Serology

. Medical Testing

. Analyzer Maintenance

. Quality Control

. Regulatory Compliance

Summary of Qualifications

. Sharp attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced

environment

. Confidence, sensitivity and compassion in dealing with patients

. Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations

. Accuracy and timeliness in completing all job tasks

. Effectiveness in performing difficult venipunctures

. Member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology

. Proficiency with a range of technologies and equipment, including CX3,

CX5, CX7, Olympus, Kodak Ektachem 250, TDX, ADX, FLEX, IMX, ABL330,

ABL550, Coulter S Plus STKR, Coulter STKS, Argos-CBC, Walk-Away Micro

Scan, Yellow-IRIS, OSM3 Hexameter 5, Micro-Osmometer, Array 360 Vet

Analyzer, Clinitek Status, Clinitek 200

Relevant Experience

Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist

2014 - Present

Onsite Health Diagnostics and Phlebotek

. On site visits to perform Physicals for insurance

. Blood Pressure checks

. Cholesterol and Glucose screening

. Perform Venipuncture/Finger Stick for Chemistry

Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist

2013 - 2014

Palmetto Volunteers in Medicine, Rock Hill, SC

. Collect blood samples using venipuncture, capillary blood drawing, and

or/winged-infusion/butterfly.

. Collect and analyze urine samples with Clinitek Status.

. Conduct Quickvue + Strep A tests, as well as influenza A and B tests.

. Ensure consistent compliance with quality control standards and

procedures.

Phlebotomy Technician 2013 - 2014

Carolinas Healthcare System, Myers Park Infectious Disease, Charlotte, NC

. Collected, centrifuged, froze, and stored approximately eight blood

specimens on an hourly basis for transport to laboratory; used

Cerner/Canopy/IDX.

. Verified patient identification and ensured compliance with OSHA,

CLIA, and HIPAA regulations.

. Educated patients about HIV/AIDS.

. Collected samples under difficult circumstances, including patients

with infectious diseases and patients with substance addictions with a

lack of adequate entry sites.

Medical Lab Supervisor 1998

SmithKline Beecham, Roswell, GA

. Performed phlebotomy using venipuncture and capillary technique;

processed samples for analysis.

. Conducted drug testing for numerous companies.

. Verified insurance information and eligibility; collected patient

payments.

. Oversaw lab operations, with responsibility for supervising three

phlebotomists, shipping samples to labs, and ordering supplies.

Phlebotomist 1997 -

1998

World Wide Health Services, Roswell, GA

. Conducted medical examinations for insurance policies, including

phlebotomy and vital signs.

. Prepared and shipped samples to labs for analysis.

Medical Lab Technician 1996

- 1997

Kennesaw Family Physicians, Kennesaw, GA.

. Performed STATS, chemistry, hematology, serology, microbiology,

urinalysis, and phlebotomy lab procedures, including drug screenings.

. Maintained lab equipment, ordered supplies, and ensured compliance

with quality standards.

Medical Lab Technician 1995

Shiland Family Medicine, Rock Hill, SC

. Analyzed and tested samples for eight physicians in the areas of

hematology, phlebotomy, chemistry, urinalysis, and coagulation.

. Performed KOH, gram stain, wet preps, urine HCG, rapid strep screen,

throat cultures, sed rates, nasal smear, mono., manual diffs,

chemstrip, and microscopic analysis.

. Calibrated, troubleshot, and maintained lab equipment.

. Performed extremity and chest x-rays.

. Scheduled patient appointments, filed insurance claims, and handled

billing.

Medical Lab Technician 1993

- 1995

Roche Biomedical Laboratories, Charlotte, NC

. Analyzed and tested samples in the areas of hematology, urinalysis,

coagulation, manual differentials, and serology.

. Calibrated, troubleshot, and maintained lab equipment.

. Established testing procedures for sickle cell, mono., RPR, sed rate,

HCG, and fluids.

Education and Training

Phlebotomy Technician, NPCE, Sunny Isles, FL (2013)

Current CPR, AED, and BLS for Healthcare Provider Certifications, American

Heart Association

Associate of Health Science, Medical Laboratory Technology

York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC

Community Involvement

. Dutchman Middle School Team Coordinator, PTSA Fundraiser/Chairperson

. Mount Gallant Elementary School PTA Coordinator, Fundraiser, Classroom

Mom, Chaperone

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