Joseph D. Reis

*** **** ***** **

New York. N.Y. 10029

ado746@r.postjobfree.com

646-***-****

ObjecIve To obtain a challenging posi0on where my experience and proficiency can be u0lized to full advantage. Highly mo0vated to launch clinical technologist career; future goals include educa0on leading to laboratory technician cer0fica0on, and ul0mately technologist licensure. Professional Experience

4/05 – present MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Phlebotomy/Venipuncture Technician

•Obtains and labels requested blood specimens from all units. Ensures that blood specimens are delivered to the laboratory promptly.

•Obtains daily blood draw list from laboratory; makes sure proper labels are aUached.

•Performs venipuncture on all pa0ents for specialized blood tests and analyses (e.g., FBS, serum chemistry, blood cultures).Verifies correct pa0ent by checking name on blood draw list with name on pa0ent's wrist band before beginning procedure. Explains procedure to pa0ent before beginning to help calm pa0ent anxie0es.

•In the ICU's, draws blood specimens from arterial lines as requested.

•Labels all blood specimens and delivers to the appropriate sec0on of the laboratory.

•Records 0me of blood draw or any problems on the blood draw list; informs responsible unit personnel of any specimens that could not be obtained due to lack of suitable vein.

•Ensures medically asep0c technique and/or isola0on precau0ons are maintained while performing job func0on.

•Performs all phlebotomy-related du0es as requested by supervisors.

•Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objec0ves, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infec0on control standards.

•Assessment, treatment and pa0ent care responsibili0es are delivered with a knowledge of pa0ent growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the pa0ents served.

•Makes sure that the exchange cart is fully stocked; reports any shortages to supervisor or Nurse Manager.

•Assists with accessioning of specimens as requested. 7/00 – 4/05 MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory Assistant

•Collected, disinfected, and transported all infec0ous laboratory waste from assigned laboratories according to established opera0ng procedures.

•Disposed of surgical specimens stored in the morgue on a weekly basis.

•Maintained viewing area of the morgue in a clean and organized condi0on and controlled the monitoring of all associated supplies.

•Maintained weekly inventory of amputated limbs and fetuses stored in the morgue to ensure appropriate dispensa0on (either burial or disposal).

•Followed all OSHA and NCCLS regula0ons concerning infec0ous laboratory waste; maintained required documenta0on.

•Checked daily that autoclave is working properly and documents appropriately; no0fied supervisor promptly of any malfunc0on.

•Maintained laboratory media room and gross lab sta0ons in a clean and sanitary condi0on, including rota0ng surgical specimens.

•Rou0nely inspected and decontaminated all bins, pails and cans which have become contaminated with blood or other poten0ally infec0ous materials in all divisions.

•Provided dis0lled water and chemicals for all clinical and surgical laboratories; replenished solu0ons in 0ssue processor.

•Checked inventory of laboratory supplies periodically; no0fied supervisory when stocks are low; restocked shelves and rotated stock as needed.

•Unpacked all deliveries of laboratory supplies and stored appropriately; rotated stock; no0fied supervisor of problems (e.g., incomplete deliveries, expired stock).

•Maintained compressed gas cylinders (e.g., checked that tanks are upright, full, and not leaking); changed tanks as needed; checked inventory of tanks weekly and restocked from outside storage area.

•Performed du0es of the lab data clerk.

•Prepared media needed in Microbiology; performed and recorded QC on lab prepared media.

•Cleaned instruments and recorded temperature of instruments located in Histology and Microbiology.

•Released bodies of deceased pa0ents to funeral directors as authorized.

•Maintained established departmental policies and procedures, objec0ves, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infec0on control standards.

•Performed du0es of phlebotomist/venipuncture tech. 6/98 – 7/00 MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Morgue AWendant

•Placed expira0ons in compartment trays of refrigerator. Sterilized and laid out surgical instruments for autopsies.

•Prepared bodies/morgue to assist pathologist in postmortem examina0ons.

•Recorded iden0fying informa0on for morgue file.

•Released bodies to authorized personnel.

•Responsible for responding to request to remove deceased pa0ents from treatment loca0ons to mor. EducaIon

9/03 – COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND

• 2003 EKG CerIficaIon

• 2005 Phlebotomy CerIficaIon

• 2011 NaIonal Phlebotomist CerIficaIon(ASCP)

• 2017 IV CerIfied

• 2018 Bpss Phlebotomy Teachers license permit.

• 2021 NYS Bpss Phlebotomist Teachers Provisional license

• References Furnished Upon Request.

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