donald jessup
Phlebotomist
Parker, CO *****
**********@*****.***
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 17 years' experience to growing laboratory. Expert in all forms of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented and adept in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience
Phlebotomist and specimen collection
Genotox Laboratories - Aurora, CO October 2021 to Present
Draw blood samples and urine drug screens for a new methadone clinic in aurora
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Triage staffing - Bar Harbor, ME March 2021 to Present
Final check documents check, processed samples for technicians and send out to reference labs, phlebotomist as needed
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
LABCorp - Tallahassee, FL April 2020 to Present
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture. • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using
syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient
name.
• Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws. • Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy.
Phlebotomist and specimen processor
Genotox Laboratories - Aurora, CO
Present
Register patients, draw blood and do urine drug screens for a methadone center
PHLEBOTOMY SUPERVISOR
Dept of Defense - Beale July 2009 to April 2020
CA
• Trained and supervised phlebotomists and lab assistants.
• Enforced isolation procedures to maintain specimen integrity.
• Obtained blood specimens through venipunctures and fingersticks.
• Managed staffing and scheduling of phlebotomy lab personnel.
• Directed activities of phlebotomy department.
• Adhered to facility and legal requirements for standards of care and operations.
• Maintained and organized phlebotomy data and statistics.
• Evaluated employee skill and quality of care against performance benchmarks.
• Developed schedules for orders, draws and processing of blood samples.
• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using
syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Used multiple electronic medical software to conduct patient intakes and send
correspondence.
• Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport
samples.
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient
name.
• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients,
co-workers and self.
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws. • Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures.
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
LABCorp - Yuba City, CA March 2004 to July 2009
• Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures.
• Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport
samples.
• Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients,
co-workers and self.
• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using
syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient
name.
• Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Education
High School Diploma
Elbert School Dist - Elbert, CO
Skills
• Venipuncture
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory experience
• Laboratory procedures
• Documentation review
• Clinical laboratory experience
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Team Work
• Reliability
• Growing Experience
• EMR Systems
• Patient Care
• Courier
• Infection Control Training
• Specimen collection / processing
• Experience administering injections • Insurance verification
• Medical Records
• HIPAA
• Medical Office Experience
Languages
• English - Fluent
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Additional Information
SKILLS • Manual and finger dexterity • Sanitation and sterilization • Therapeutic phlebotomy • Quality control
• Data entry • First Aid/CPR
• HIPAA • Supervision
• Sharps disposal • Planning and coordination
• Biohazard waste disposal • Customer service
• Drawing blood • Relationship development
• Medical records maintenance • Problem resolution • Stress management • Inventory management
• Proper storage procedures