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Lab Technician Specimen Processing

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
November 17, 2023

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MOBILE: 713-***-****

CYNTHIA A. ad08ix@r.postjobfree.com

JOHNSON

E X P E R I E N C E D P H L E B O T O M I S T A N D L A B T E C H N I C I A N S UMMARY

30+ years of experience working as Phlebotomist/Lab Technician Performed venipuncture on up to 60 patients per day Well trained in specimen processing, from collection to patient identification and transport or storage Collected blood samples using tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, syringes, straight needles and butterfly needles

Comfortable working with all age groups (Newborns, Pediatric, Adults, Geriatric) Checking vital signs, temperature, pulse, blood pressure and EKG Perform Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture

Processing body fluid, sputum, tissue, blood, urine, stool Preparing specimen to be transported to outside labs Input patient’s information into computer system

Accurate specimen labeling

Centrifuge and aliquot specimens

Supervising teams while maintaining safe and effective workspaces Proven ability to lead and prioritize patient experience S K I L L S + E X P E R T I S E

Spanish Speaking

Epic System

Phlebotomy

Hard Sticks

Venipuncture

Vital Signs

Specimen collection

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Laboratory experience

Patient service

Hospital experience

Patient care

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

DEC 2018 - OCT 2023

Phlebotomist - Lab Assistant I

WORK E X P E R I E NCE

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Comfortable working with all age groups (Newborns, Pediatric, Adults, Geriatric) Performed venipuncture and specimen processing on up to 60 patients per day in all age groups

Draw blood from veins by syringe, vacuum tube, or butterfly venipuncture method

Collecting blood, urine, and stool samples and delivering them to the lab. Perform Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture

Blood Collection & Handling Safety

Maintain and organize Blood Specimen and Lab Specimen Storage Preparing specimen to be transported to lab.

Input patient’s information into computer system

Phlebotomist for out-patient lab

Receive and process samples from outside sources and within hospital. Recollecting when necessary.

Process lab orders for blood, body fluid, sputum, tissue, stool, and urine Correspond directly with assisting doctors and nurses Manage approx. 7,000 samples per day.

Superior Mobile Medics

NOV 2001 - NOV 2011

Laboratory Corporation of

America

JAN 2011 - FEB 2014

Medical Examiner

Completed thorough mobile medical insurance exams

Collected and safely handled urine and blood samples Maintained protocol in specimen handling, including processing all blood and urine samples to be sent to laboratory's

Phlebotomist

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

comfortable working with all age groups (Newborns, Pediatric, Adults, Geriatric)

Performed venipuncture on up to 60 patients per day in all age groups. Draw blood from veins by syringe, vacuum tube, or butterfly venipuncture method.

Collecting blood, urine, and stool samples and delivering them to the lab. Perform Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture

Blood Collection & Handling Safety

Blood Specimen Storage

Preparing specimen to be transported to lab.

Input patient’s information into computer system

Provided thorough explanations of procedures to all patients Communicated with clients to confirm handwritten and test orders and personal information. Properly packaged specimens daily for pick-up and transportation Health Advocate Inc.

MAR 2014 - NOV 2018

Phlebotomist Biometric Team Lead

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Performed venipuncture on up to 60 patients per day. Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, or butterfly venipuncture method. Collecting blood samples and delivering them to the lab. Checking vital signs, like temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and BMI. Perform Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture

Blood Collection & Handling Safety

Blood Specimen Storage

Preparing specimen to be transported to lab.

Input patient’s information into computer system

Set up health fairs for various companies, seeing up to 100 patients per event. Screened employees’ vital signs for insurance purposes Responsible for notating biometric height, weight, blood pressure and BMI Performed finger stick.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

JUL 2001 - DEC 2002

Blood Bank Asst. Manager

Oversaw the technical and administrative functions related to the operation of the donor collection facility.

Ensured compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and all regulations. Performed pre-donation screening, venipuncture, and post venipuncture care of donors in accordance with S.O.P

Ensured accurate, legible completion of donor records in a timely manner. Performed necessary troubleshooting during technical procedures. Reviewed and approved donor and operational documentation for accuracy. Maintained acceptable level of proficiency in required phlebotomy and apheresis procedures.



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