Experienced Phlebotomist & Lab Manager Seeks New Opportunity
1. Paul Sanford
2759 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA 30265 (623)-458-2216 pdbacks@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a responsible and challenging position where my knowledge and skills in the fields of
management, phlebotomy, and lab services can be fully and effectively utilized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to relate, communicate effectively and work well with physicians, management
and other employees in a one on one or team atmosphere
Possess proficient skill and knowledge of phlebotomy, processing, micro-biology and the
set up of micro media
Directed day to day operations of lab services, recognizing problems, thinking them
through and making decisions in line with established properties
Flexibility and adaptability to new and/or changing conditions with a sense of urgency
Self-starter who tolerates pressure well
Managed and supervised facilities employing up to twenty employees
Demonstrates a clear understanding that timely attention to paper work (orders, reports,
results, etc.) is essential to ensure proper operation of a position, department or facility
Organized and worked in conjunction with Major League ball club coaches to assure that
their ball players received necessary lab work according to their contractual agreement.
Organized and directed groups of phlebotomists to a timely completion of these tasks
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
PAPP CLINIC/Piedmont Physicians June 2010-January 2015
Collected blood primarily by performing venipuncture and processed specimens in
laboratory in a timely manner.
SONORA QUEST LABORATORIES Oct. 2003 – April 2010
2. Phlebotomy Coordinator
Performed all the duties under “Summary of Qualifications” in this position.
SEIPALM MOBILE MEDICAL, Mesa AZ Oct. 2000 – Oct. 2003
Contracted Phlebotomist
Responsibilities were to perform and co-ordinate “STAT” and routine blood draws
services to home bound patients within a specified time frame in accordance with
Seipalm regulations. Identify insurance accurately to ensure that the correct laboratory
received specimens. As a contracted Phlebotomist I managed and maintain my business’
records, inventory, and daily and weekly production reports.
LABORATORY SCIENCES OF ARIZONA, Mesa AZ Aug. ’98- Oct. ‘00
Test Management Technician
In addition to routine duties of technician, which includes collecting and processing
laboratory specimens, many responsibilities from the Test Management Coordinator
have been carried over to this position with the exception of coordination of the other
technicians. See below for responsibilities of the Test Management Coordinator position.
LABORATORY SCIENCES OF ARIZONA, Mesa AZ May ’97 –Aug. ‘98
Test Management Coordinator
Responsible for ensuring the flow of the efficient delivery of lab services for physicians,
nursing staff and patients to ensure quality care for patients. Perform blood draws,
process specimens and label morning runs. Remain accessible by phone or in person to
assist personnel in problem solving and clarification of the proper ordering of tests and
test classification terminology and results given to physicians and/or nursing staff.
SMITH KLEIN BEECHAM LABORATORY, Tempe AZ Feb. ’96 –Apr. ‘97
Phlebotomist/Team Leader
3. Trained new employees, performed blood draws and processed blood work, ordered and
maintained supplies, floated to various lab sights as needed, organized and directed
groups phlebotomist to facilitate special contracted blood work.
CERTIFICATION: National Certification in Phlebotomy (AMT)
LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA, Tempe AZ Nov. ’94 –Jan. ‘96
General Manager
Hiring, evaluating and firing of personnel at my assigned store, preparation of employee
schedules, developed team incentive program, trained employees, handled all paperwork
(reports, bank deposits, inventory, personal files).
THOMAS DAVIS MEDIAL CENTER, Mesa AZ Sept. ’91 –Oct. ‘94
Phlebotomist
Performed blood draws and processed blood work, worked in micro biology and the set
up of micro media, prepared reports, signed results and worked one on one with
physicians in problem solving. Worked independently, managing a one-person lab
(scheduled patients, ordered lab work, performed blood draws and processed blood
work, maintained inventory, prepared reports). Trained new employees for other
facilities.
UNITED STATES MILITARY, (Army National Guard -43rd Task Force) 1989 –1997
Sergeant (E-5)
Served in “Gulf War” in Saudi Arabia June 1991 to April 1992. Supervised kitchen and
dining facility personnel that served over one thousand military personnel. Trained in
heavy equipment: MOS 62 Echo (Heavy Equipment Operator), 76 Victor (shipping and
Receiving Specialist) and 94 Bravo (Food Services)- Honorable discharge
CERTIFICATION:
National Certification in Phlebotomy (AMT)