donald jessup

Phlebotomist

Parker, CO *****

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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

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