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GREGORY CARPENTER

ads6dp@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-**** Gastonia, NC 28056

Seasoned Phlebotomist offering thirteen years of experience drawing blood for tests, research, blood donations and transfusions. Polished in finding right veins needed for puncturing, correctly labeling samples and assisting with blood transfusions. In-depth knowledge.

I have worked in many different hospitals with Atrium Health helping out with phlebotomy such as Mercy Hospital, CMC Main, Pineville, and Shelby Hospitals.

Proper storage procedures

Sanitation and sterilization

Sharps disposal

Biohazard waste disposal

Tracking specimens

Drawing blood

Data entry

HIPAA

Atrium Healthcare Charlotte, NC

Phlebotomist

10/2009 - Current

Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station. Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.

Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses. Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport. Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique. Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process. Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.

Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.

Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.

Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection. Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.

Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests. Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures. Atrium Healthcare Charlotte, NC

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

09/2009 - 10/2016

Effectively and strategically multi-tasked reduce testing turn-around. Observed asepsis protocols when collecting and handling blood or tissue specimens.

Assisted microbiology departments in operational activities. Promoted workflow and reduced downtime by ensuring sufficient supply levels of reagents and equipment.

Summary

Skills

Experience

Facilitated repairs, maintenance and proper calibration to keep equipment at top performance.

Kept eye on supplies for both front office and examination rooms, restocking items several times per shift.

Thermoform Plastics Little Hocking, OH

Supervisor

10/1992 - 09/2008

Supervised employees

Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.

Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.

Thomas Healthcare Institution Charlotte, NC

Certificate of Phlebotomy in Phlebotomy

03/2009

Major in [Subject]

Meigs High School Pomeroy, OH

High School Diploma

05/1992

Education and Training

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