Lab Technician Phlebotomy Supervisor

TEGA MOORE

Medical Lab Technician/ Phlebotomy Supervisor

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in performing 60-70 venipunctures daily, geriatric, pediatric, IV drug patients.

Proficient in performing various waived, and nonwaived moderate complexity tests.

Experience in the following: Strong leadership skills, supervisory roles, multiple Hospital Laboratory environments and settings.

Organized, accurate, independent decision maker, ability to prioritize, display discretion and sound judgment.

WORK HISTORY

Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomy Lead – VAMC Carl T. Hayden Veterans Hospital Phoenix Arizona September 2024 to present. Serves as the Lead Medical Technician, responsible for assisting team in producing timely phlebotomy service to veterans with emphasis on maintaining a satisfactory level of customer service excellence and team competency. Additional duties include Providing customers with laboratory information, supplies, collection instructions and referring the customer to the appropriate sections for test-specific technical information. Preparing the monthly schedule/duty assignment for all staff in the Phlebotomy Department when the Phlebotomy Supervisor is unavailable or delegates the duty. Assigning personnel to the various subsections within the section (e.g. send outs, inpatient, outpatient, STAT draws, AM rounds) in a fair and equitable rotation. Assisting with orientation, scheduling and training of employees, volunteers and students; and coordinating phlebotomy student externship rotations with the affiliated school phlebotomy program. Preparing procedures, guidelines, instructions and policies for Section use by medical technologists, medical technicians, other staff members and students when assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor. Establishing and maintaining an inventory control program in the inpatient area to ensure adequate inventory of supplies /reagents for the section. Preparing various reports, promulgating and submitting data for reports or analysis as assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor or Laboratory Manager. Determining need for additional or replacement equipment and instrumentation and selecting such based-on cost, rental or outright purchase. Evaluating subordinate conduct and competency consistent with Medical Center policies as outlined in the Performance Appraisal System and the negotiated agreements. Reviewing work while in progress periodically and reviews completed work for accuracy and adherence to established procedures, accepting, amending or rejecting completed work. Responsible for proper receipt and accessioning of specimens; processing specimens (centrifugation, labeling, pour-offs); entering and verifying results; following up on misdraws, deletions, cancellations and incompletes, ordering send out tests, delivery of specimens, temp verification of incoming specimens, etc. Responsible for the timely and proper distribution of specimens to the appropriate section or reference laboratories. Obtaining venous blood samples by aseptic venipuncture technique; correctly identifying the patient before obtaining any specimen and properly labels the specimen following specimen procurement according to established procedure. Performing all phlebotomies and tests/examinations offered in Section within acceptable turnaround times. Assisting in performance of moderate complexity laboratory tests in other sections of the laboratory when necessary. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Laboratory Technician – Kaiser Permanente Hospital Portland Oregon October 2023 to October 2023. Performs 60-70 draws daily, by venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients. Performs in-house phlebotomy, in house processing, phlebotomy in a physician office setting, or registration and phlebotomy in a patient service center. Provided support for processing and shipping sections, coordinating deliveries of specimens to correct departments. Reviewed specimen labeling, requisitions, and documents for accuracy. Distributed incoming specimens to appropriate laboratory sections. Demonstrates effective communication among laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff and patients. Utilizes one or more Cerner and Power Chart applications to deliver and track patient care. Demonstrates high level of organization, while working under pressure and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Assists with the handling of all specimens to ensure the smooth flow of specimens through the laboratory operations.

Medical Lab Technician/Phlebotomy Trainer – GS-7 Madigan Army Medical Center U.S. Army Medical Command Joint Base Lewis Tacoma, WA September 2017 to October 2022. 40 hours per week. Performs as Medical Lab Technician/Phlebotomy Lead within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (DPLMS) at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Serve as a Phlebotomy Lead for permanent personnel, supervising their complete training and competency. Perform daily maintenance and quality control while performing operator maintenance of the Cobas 8100 hospital analyzer. Expert in the use of laboratory computer systems with data entry, to include verification and certification of patient results. Utilized Genesis, Cerner, and Power Chart to maintain accurate records and patient charts, ensuring quality control results within established control limits. Competency assessed to perform laboratory testing in all sections of the laboratory, to include chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Phlebotomy. Specialized experience in moderately difficult and complex clinical laboratory testing. Perform laboratory testing by operating clinical analyzers in all areas of the clinical laboratory to include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis. I conduct microscopic analysis of blood and urine specimens to determine the number of cells, their morphology, and the presence of normal and abnormal components. Serving the Central Receiving Unit with the responsibility of obtaining blood samples by venipuncture from inpatients and outpatients. Drawing venous blood samples from inpatients and outpatients, pediatric to geriatric, for requested laboratory tests. Performing special drawing procedures such as peak and trough drug levels and post-dose glucose levels collected with specific timing. Labelling all tubes in the presence of the patient with the patient's full name, full social security number, time/date drawn and phlebotomist's initials to insure proper specimen identification. Adhering to safety, infection control, and universal precautions always while collecting blood samples. Generating routine collection lists on time at specific intervals and collecting inpatients as required. Instructing patients in procedures to follow prior, during and after tests, while maintaining the blood drawing room, including the replacement of supplies. Receiving request for testing into the laboratory, verifying the accuracy and completeness of the request, and the samples submitted. Recognizing emergency situations and taking necessary action. Retired.

Clinical Lab Assistant III/Phlebotomy Lead - Evergreen Hospital and Cancer Center Kirkland WA June 2016 to August 2017. 40+ hours per week. Performs 60-70 draws daily, by venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients. Performs in-house phlebotomy, in house processing, phlebotomy in a physician office setting, or registration and phlebotomy in a patient service center. Provided support for processing and shipping sections, coordinating deliveries of specimens to correct departments. Reviewed specimen labeling, requisitions, and documents for accuracy. Distributed incoming specimens to appropriate laboratory sections. Demonstrates effective communication among laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff and patients. Utilizes one or more Cerner and Power Chart applications to deliver and track patient care. Demonstrates prominent level of organization, while working under pressure and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Assists with the handling of all specimens to ensure the smooth flow of specimens through the laboratory operations MPA Cobas 8000 area. Process specimens by centrifugation/MPA as needed. Responsible for daily operation of the Modular Pre-Analytic Analyzer (MPA). Load specimen samples, replenish module supplies, troubleshoot alarms, and perform TSM line changes/maintenance daily. I possess specialized experience in the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for shipment, including the input of test results in a laboratory information system. Supervised five employees as Phlebotomy Lead.

Clinical Lab Technician/Phlebotomy Lead - Laboratory Corporation of America Swedish Hospital Seattle WA April 2013 to June 2016. 40+ hours per week. Proficient in accessing and releasing orders in EPIC EMR. Over 14 years of ICD-9/ICD-10 experience, utilized on daily basis. Utilizes LCM/Cyber Tools and Test Cup for analysis. Specializing in the preparation, packaging, and shipping/manifesting of various waived, and nonwaived testing specimen types daily. Performs difficult draws on geriatric and pediatric patients, specializing in pediatrics draws. Processed AlloMap specimens for heart transplant patients at room temperature, processed the lysate particles of the specimens, gently inverting the tube at least ten times to fully mix the blood with anticoagulant. Label the tubes for specimen identification by placing a bar-coded label from the AlloMap Test Requisition Form (TRF) on the CPT tube. On the TRF, processed the specimen with collection date and time. From the AlloMap Sample Processing Reagents Box, obtained the centrifuged tube containing phosphate buffered saline. (PBS) Complete processing by labeling the centrifuge tube with a barcode label from the patient’s AlloMap TRF, placing the barcode label in a vertical orientation in the designated space on the PBS reagent label. After centrifugation, separated mononuclear cells into the plasma. Poured off the plasma/mononuclear cell mixture from the CPT tube into the labeled centrifuge tube that contains PBS. Cap and invert at least ten times to mix. When processing is complete, freeze upright at -15º C until shipped to CareDx for AlloMap testing. I possess specialized experience in the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for shipment, including the input of test results in a laboratory information system. Supervised eight employees as Phlebotomy Lead. Processed Bone Marrow Donor collections, processed Organ Donor collections, identifying patients with two identifiers, complete labeling of all tubes, and complete diligence matching patient information on each test requisition for accuracy. Provided support for processing and shipping sections, coordinating deliveries of specimens to correct departments. Reviewed specimen labeling, requisitions, and documents for accuracy. Distributed incoming specimens to appropriate laboratory sections. Sorts and prioritizes initial specimens and requests, centrifuge and aliquot appropriate specimen types and quantity as ordered. Conducted clinical laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, phlebotomy, microbiology, and blood banking. Conducted point of care testing, and waived testing, such as, urinalysis, blood glucose, pregnancy testing, monospots, and strep throat. Processed data entry of patient information and tests requested, process timed urine collections, add preservatives, measure, and aliquot, specializing in the preparation, packaging, and shipping/manifesting of various waived, and nonwaived testing specimen types daily. Performed Forensic Urine Drug Screen collection and Breath Alcohol/Saliva Testing certified.

Patient Services Technician/Phlebotomist - Laboratory Corporation of America North Springs Family Medicine and Urgent Care Colorado Springs, CO Aug 2012 to March 2013. 40 hours per week. Performs 30-40 venipunctures daily. Utilizes LCM/Cyber Tools and Test Cup for analysis. Prepares, packages, and ship various specimen types daily. Performing difficult draws on geriatric and pediatric patients. Collected specimens by capillary, and by venipuncture method on pediatric patients. Processed POC urine results conducted urinalysis dipstick, and microscopic analysis of specimens to include plating urines for culture and read result KOH and wet preps/Trichomonas BV. Performed Serological kit tests, chart QC and PT results.

Patient Services Specialist/Phlebotomist – Laboratory Corporation of America Skagit Valley Hospital Mount Vernon, WA Sept 2008 to July 2012. 40+ hours per week. Proficient in selecting correct equipment, appropriate collection tubes and ensure with 100% accuracy patient identification before every venipuncture is performed in a hospital setting. Totaling over five hundred individual draws per month, on pediatric and geriatric patients. Sorts and prioritizes initial specimens and requests, centrifuge and aliquot appropriate specimen type and quantity as ordered. I possess specialized experience in the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for shipment, including the input of test results in a laboratory information system. Processed Bone Marrow Donor collections, processed Organ Donor collections, identifying patients with two identifiers, complete labeling of all tubes, and complete diligence matching patient information on each test requisition for accuracy. Provided support for processing and shipping sections, coordinating deliveries of specimens to correct departments. Distributed incoming specimens to appropriate laboratory sections. Conducted clinical laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, phlebotomy, microbiology, and blood banking. Conducted point of care testing, and waived testing, such as, urinalysis, blood glucose, pregnancy testing, monospots, and strep throat. Process timed urine collections, add preservatives, measure, and aliquot, specializing in the preparation, packaging, and shipping/manifesting of various waived, and nonwaived testing specimen types daily. Performed Forensic Urine Drug Screen collection and Breath Alcohol/Saliva Testing certified.

Phlebotomist/NRT/Patient Services Technician/Medical Assistant – Skagit Valley Medical Center and Urgent Care Skagit Valley Kidney Center Mount Vernon, WA May 2006 to August 2008. 40+ hours per week. Conducted urinalysis, dipstick, and microscopic analysis of specimens to include plating urines for culture and read result KOH and wet preps/Trichomonas BV. Aided during examinations and treatments by physicians performed in the Skagit Valley Kidney Center, to include urodynamics testing, and endoscopic procedures. Provided support for processing and shipping sections, coordinating deliveries of specimens to correct departments. Reviewed specimen labeling, requisitions, and documents for accuracy. Distributed incoming specimens to appropriate laboratory sections. I possess specialized experience in the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for shipment, including the input of test results in a laboratory information system. Processed Bone Marrow Donor collections, processed Organ Donor collections, identifying patients with two identifiers, complete labeling of all tubes, and complete diligence matching patient information on each test requisition for accuracy. Performed Serological kit tests, chart QC and PT results. History of performing complex waived, and nonwaived testing, such as electrolyte profiles, chemistry profiles, blood banking, complete blood count, urinalysis, urine drug screen, heavy metal, estrogen, hormone, food allergen, smear evals, pregnancy testing, monospots, strep throats, and automated immunoassays on automatic instruments. Ran QC on reagents, and analyzer machines for chemistry and hematology for all patients at SVMC. Reviewed results and highlighted abnormal results for further work. Submitted test results on specimens received for laboratory analysis, with high degree of factual accuracy. Perform laboratory testing by operating clinical analyzers in all areas of the clinical laboratory to include chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis. I conduct microscopic analysis of blood and urine specimens to determine the number of cells, their morphology, and the presence of normal and abnormal components. Graduated from the WA State DOH Microbiology course October 2006, in Shoreline WA.

United States Marine Corps 198*-****-**-** hours per week

Sergeant – Served as Platoon Commander Marine Barracks Nuclear Subase Bangor Bremerton WA. Supervised 75 Marines, responsible for all training, including providing security for Nuclear Submarines, Limited Area, and Bangor Wharf. Awarded Marine Barracks Platoon of the Year 1988, representing Alpha Company 2nd Platoon, in yearly competition going against five other Platoons in Barracks.

Hawk Missile Radar System Crew Leader for HPI (High Power) Radar Surface to Air Missile System Ft. Bliss El Paso TX. Supervised 15 Marines 3rd LAAM (Light Anti-Aircraft Missile) Battalion Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N.C.

Drill Instructor 1988-1990 MCRD San Diego CA. Trained and graduated eight platoons of 60 Marines covering 13week cycles for each platoon. Winner of final drill competition three times.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE: Typing 60 WPM – Microsoft Excel – Microsoft Word

Power Point – Microsoft Access – LCM – TOUCH – LCLS –SIS – EPIC – CHCS- Cerner – Power Chart

ELabCorp – POS Register Functions – Medical Terminology – Anatomy and Physiology – Medical

Coding and Billing - Medical Insurance – Healthcare Law and Ethics – Clinical Procedures/Asepsis

Hematology/Phlebotomy – Human Biology - Pharmacology

EDUCATION: AA Degree – Medical Assisting Program, Skagit Valley College, June 2004 -AMT RPT

Certification February 2023

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