Laboratory Technician Assistant resume example

• Performs proper specimens /blood product collection, by confirming patient/donor ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens/blood products to ensure accurate patient results.
• Performs proper specimens /blood product collection for walk-in patients from LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, adding the patients to the schedule following specific guidelines and protocols per laboratory.
• Supports a team of 8 primary care physicians.
• Performs venipuncture for an average of 50 patients per day following the correct order of draw.
• Centrifuges and prepares patients' samples when applicable.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and assuring the correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate.
• Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing.
• Ensures accurate specimens processing to maintain specimen integrity.
• Scans, labels and sends the samples to the central lab for processing.
• Accurately completes all forms (medical history form, newborn screening, etc.).
• Registers patients' orders for blood work within the system.
• Reviews medical records for patients with appointments utilizing SCC Soft System.
• Adds walk-in patients to the schedule for laboratory tests utilizing EPIC.
• Maintains clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
• Applies knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and hematology daily.
• Cleans and sterilizes lab area, tools and equipment.
• Follows laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
• Collects test specimens either directly swabbing patients via shallow anterior nasal swab or supervising patient self-swabbing.
• Performs capillary techniques for blood collection and processed specimens following established procedures.
• Collects and prepares nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.

• Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
• Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
• Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
• Educated customers on product and service offerings.

• Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
• Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
• Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize the quality of life.
• Recorded vitals and informed physicians to provide health updates.
• Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
• Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.

• Prepared and calibrated test instruments and equipment to assure the accuracy of tests.

• Prepared specimens and performed laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity as defined in laboratory procedures manual.

• Discussed unexpected or unreasonable test results with patients and doctors.

• Carried out and interpreted existing laboratory routines, methods, and procedures.

• Performed laboratory testing procedures and performed testing within established limits in several laboratory sections.

• Reviewed quality control records to determine whether test results are accurate within prescribed limits and made necessary adjustments.

• Maintained quality control programs consistent with specific laboratory policies and procedures.

• Maintained equipment relevant to the assigned area according to equipment specifications and established laboratory policies and procedures and performs emergency repair.

• Assisted other laboratory personnel with problems they are unable to resolve.

• Provided training and orientation to new employees.

• Ensured the facility met the quality control standards dictated by the Department of Health in the Dominican Republic.

• Acted as lab manager and ensure adherence to proper laboratory protocol.