KATHIE GIPSON

***** ***** ****, ******* *******, OH 44146 H: 216-***-**** acz62c@r.postjobfree.com

Venipuncture expert, highly skilled in blood draw. Hands-on experience with plasmaphersis and specimen collection. Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Additional skills include handling live-patient samples; handling, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment; lab maintenance (including ordering and stocking). Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and an ability to work within a team or individually.

Patient evaluation/intervention

Venipuncture/blood draw expert

Medical laboratory procedures talent

Lab equipment operation

Strong client relations

Extensive experience with plasmaphersis

Good communication skills

Complaint resolution

Fast learner

Phlebotomist/ Lab Processor/Designated Trainer, 06/2015 to 11/2016 Octapharma Plasma Inc – Maple Heights, Ohio

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing. Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Clean Room Associate/ Grinder, 03/2011 to 04/2014

Morgan Technical Ceramics – Oakwood, Ohio

Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications. Identified and helped resolve production problems such as product specs. Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects. Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality. Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems. Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications. Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality. Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment. Assembler, 10/2004 to 01/2008

Graco Childrens Products – Macedonia, Ohio

Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.

Collated components for assembly.

Responsible for achieving production requirements. Certified Phlebotomy: Phlebotomy, 2015

MedCert - Maple Heights, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

Successfully completed Phlebotomy Training, which includes techniques and performance of all forms of venipunctures

Associates in Business Management: Human Resources, Cuyahoga Community College - Highland Heights, Ohio High School Diploma: 1999

Warrensville Heights Highschool - Warrenville Heights, Ohio Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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