MARCELL THOMAS

SUMMARY

Experienced Phlebotomist offering 20 years of experience in laboratory,

instructional and clinical settings. A recent entrepreneur with expertise in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Eager to use strong knowledge of phlebotomy practices to secure a challenging yet rewarding leadership role in healthcare.

EXPERIENCE

Owner/Operator, 01/2021 - Current

Right on Trucking & Logistics - Dallas, TX

• Promote newly created family run business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.

• Hired and mentored core start-up team, working to outline initial company policies and procedures.

• Develop business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.

• Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

• Supervise performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.

• Secure long-term accounts, managing sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.

• Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.

Lab Manager/Phlebotomy Supervisor, 12/2018 - 01/2021 Innate Medical Solutions - Dallas, TX

• Labeled, split, centrifuge, and freeze specimen as required.

• Traveled to 5 locations Mon- Fri to drop off supplies and check on lab and collectors.

• Assisted with oversight and scheduling all lab testing and DNA swab testing.

• Trained a prep lab in accordance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

• Trained all new employees of all duties, draws a protocols.

• Aided Doctors in surgery procedures with injections.

• Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.

• Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.

Phlebotomy Instructor, 01/2016 - 12/2018

Dallas Medical Training School - Dallas, TX

• Instructed phlebotomy using interactive lectures and hands-on skills instruction in lab.

CONTACT

Phone: 469-***-****

Email: ad4obh@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

• Labor relations

• Contract negotiation expertise

• Employee development

• Strategic planning

• Team oversight

• Cash flow optimization

• Cost reduction

• Therapeutic phlebotomy

• Donor screening

• Sanitation and sterilization

• Drawing blood

• Quality control

• HIPAA

• Data entry

• Customer service

• Hands-on clinical instruction

• Learning management system

proficiency

• Developing curriculum

• Training & Development

• Supervised the learning process of students through regular assessment.

• Gathered information on the latest practices and advances in phlebotomy.

• Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.

• Deciphered the best method instructing students how to draw blood from specific patients.

• Kept records on student attendance and academic performance as well as emergency contacts and waivers in case of adverse laboratory events. Phlebotomy Supervisor, 03/2004 - 11/2018

Infinity Health Group - Dallas, TX

• Acted as lab manager and ensure adherence to proper laboratory protocol.

• Proficiently trained all new hires.

• Provided high-quality customer service to clients.

• Performed lab duties including specimen collection.

• Proficiently collected blood by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients.

• Administered urine drug screen collections, paternity, and breath/saliva alcohol testing.

• Maintained laboratory equipment per standards.

• Traveling abroad maintaining an account in and out of state.

• Managed phlebotomy team for accuracy, safety, and timeliness.

• Verified and record patient or donor identification,.

• Preformed laboratory computer operations.

Lead Phlebotomy Technician, 07/2007 - 03/2014

Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Dallas, TX

• Provided high-quality customer service, triage, and assistance to physicians as needed.

• Drew lab collected blood for processing.

• Urine sample collection and drug screen.

• Performed venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood samples for testing.

• Worked in PSC and IOP.

• Accurately performed stat orders, medical screenings, and breath tests.

• Transported all specimen/blood samples to the required laboratory.

• Practiced infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Phlebotomy Certification, 01/2001

Dallas Medical Training School - Dallas, TX

High School Diploma, 05/1997

Garland High School - Garland, TX

REFERENCES

References Available upon request

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