Data Entry Infection Control
Resume:
Tamatha Garrard
Gastonia, NC *****
Professional Summary
15+ years of extensive experience as a phlebotomist
Certified phlebotomist technician
Experience with both Pediatric and Geriatric
Obtained a variety of blood samples for Laboratory testing through venipuncture.
Determined the correct type and number of tubes per draw by closely examining and memorizing tube additives, specimen yield of sample tubes, and amount of sample necessary for testing as stated in test requirements.
Centrifuged and poured off specimens as defined in testing requirements
Performed EKG procedures on asymptomatic patients.
Set-up to perform EKG procedures by using sensitive and caring language to correctly place electrodes while protecting the privacy of the patient.
Obtained blood and plasma specimens by performing venipuncture up to 150 times per week with a Less than 1.5% restick percentage.
Having a reliable vehicle to commute to work everyday
Skills
Paperwork Processing
Infection Control
Medical Testing
Venipuncture
Specimen Preparation
Data Entry
Specimen labeling procedures
Medical terminology knowledge
Sample and specimen collection
HIPAA
Specimen handling
Butterfly needle technique
Blood culture collection
HIPAA guideline compliance
Phlebotomy Techniques
Biohazard Disposal
Professional Experience
Piedmont Medical Center June 2023 – Present
Lab Assistant II
Data entry, ordering test.
Performing venipuncture collections
Accurately labeling specimens
Adhering to infection control protocols
Patient identification verification
Quest Diagnostics May 2019 – May 2023
Phlebotomist
Data entry, ordering test.
Performing venipuncture collections
Accurately labeling specimens
Adhering to infection control protocols
Patient identification verification
Payment collections
LabCorp May 2017 – March 2019
Phlebotomist
Data entry, ordering test.
Performing venipuncture collections
Accurately labeling specimens
Adhering to infection control protocol
Grifols Plasma Oct 2016 – April 2017
Phlebotomist
Data entry, ordering test.
Performing venipuncture to collect plasma from donors
Educating donors about plasma donations
Adhering to infection control protocols
Patient identification verification
Maintaining sterile equipment
Havasu Regional Medical Center Sept 2015 – Sept 2016
Phlebotomist
Early AM blood draws
Responds to all Codes
Accurately labeling specimens
Adhering to infection control protocols
Patient identification verification
Fps Medical Center May 2014 – August 2015
Phlebotomist
Data entry, ordering test.
Performing venipuncture collections
Accurately labeling specimens
Adhering to infection control protocols
Patient identification verification
Preparing samples for testing
Walnut Grove Assisted Living March 2011 – March 2014
Medication Tech
Maintained detailed recorders.
Administer medications
Vitals
Monitor patient responses
Patient identification verification
Managed CNAs on staff
LabCorp Jan 2006 – Jan 2010
Phlebotomist
Data entry, ordering test.
Performing venipuncture collections
Performed EKGs
Loaded samples for testing
Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
Performing quality control checks on reagents samples and equipment
Education
GED 2001 Mohave Community College
National Certification 2006 AMT
Phlebotomy 2005 Mohave Community College
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