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CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Experienced Clinical Laboratory Assistant with 10-year background in overseeing specimen collection activities. Focused on securing integrity of samples and results. Proficient in many different types of laboratory and medical center equipment. Performing venipuncture and capillary collections for adults, pediatric and infant patients.

Skills
  • Venipunctures
  • Sterilization
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Database Management
  • Clerical
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Aseptic procedures
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Recording data
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Health education
  • Time management
  • Medical office administration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Training
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant04/2010 to Current
Kaiser Permanente – Halethorpe , MD
  • Prepared and maintained accurate blood bank databases for easy retrieval of transfusion information.
  • Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
  • Conducted manual and automated tests in alignment with specifications and regulations for results reporting.
  • Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types such as Sharp objects and biohazardous blood samples.
  • Performed pre-analytical processing procedures such as processing samples and looking into historical blood types and antibodies.
  • Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
  • Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrument calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
  • Supported operations across Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology departments. Including performing testing on flu and Covid swabs and plating cultures.
  • Assisted the phlebotomy department when they needed help with blood draws on patients.
Phlebotomist04/2010 to 08/2016
Uniontown Hospital – Uniontown , PA
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Detailer03/2006 to 05/2009
Ed Napleton Automotive Group – Wayzata , MN
  • Used steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt from engine and engine compartment.
  • Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
  • Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.
  • Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
  • Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
  • Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
  • Identified safety issues and addressed with shift supervisor.
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
Meat Department Clerk10/2003 to 11/2005
Community Food Co-Op – Bellingham , WA
  • Priced orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.
  • Followed proper safety, handling and cross-contamination procedures.
  • Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
  • Consulted with customers to discuss available meats, including different cuts and options such as organic, grass-fed and grass-finished beef.
  • Recorded, monitored, and maintained optimal and required food temperatures through kitchen, restaurant, and storage areas.
  • Cleaned and sanitized all work surfaces between preparation of various foods, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Education
High School DiplomaMaricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College- City, State
Phlebotomy Technician02/2010Pima Medical Institute- City
High School Diploma05/2004Desert Ridge Highschool- City
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School Attended

  • Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
  • Pima Medical Institute
  • Desert Ridge Highschool

Job Titles Held:

  • Clinical Laboratory Assistant
  • Phlebotomist
  • Detailer
  • Meat Department Clerk

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Phlebotomy Technician 02/2010
    High School Diploma 05/2004

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