I am a dedicated Laboratory Technician III with over 13 1/2 years of experience. I am attentive to details and self-motivated, consistently delivering accurate and reliable results. I have demonstrated expertise in laboratory procedures and equipment. I excel in managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workloads. I am committed to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. I believe I would be a valuable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced Laboratory Technician III.
Skills
- Team work
- Efficiency
- Task management
- Lab Quality Assurance
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Data Entry
- Specimen Processing
Laboratory Technician III
May 2010 - Oct 2023
Quest Diagnostics, Boston, MA (Tufts Medicine Hospital)
- Laboratory specimen technician, processing specimen
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results
- Maintained knowledge of current laboratory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Performed routine and complex laboratory tests accurately and efficiently to support the timely delivery of results
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and timely delivery of laboratory results
- Generated barcode labels, labeled specimens, printed outstanding specimen list
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding specimen, patient test results and related information, forwarded technical questions to lab Section Head or laboratory director, as appropriate
- Maintained a safe working environment
- Acted as a resource to and assisted
- Monitored workflow using the specimen tracker pending list
- Reviewed Outstanding Specimen Logs to assure all tests have been obtained and resulted
- Adhered to proper handling of specimens
- Followed standard precaution and wore PPE to perform tasks as indicated in the Safety Manual
- Received specimens from other departments to process and send out
- Processed specimens including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling
- Prepared specimens to be sent to referral laboratory, obtained proper detailed information pertaining to sample requirements such as: test codes, appropriate specimen type and volume needed, process and deliver specimens to appropriate department
- Packaged and sent specimens to the appropriate Reference Laboratory per specimen requirements
- Prepared the workstation with all essential supplies to ensure smooth processing of specimens
Medical Assistant
Dec 2007 - May 2010
Lynn Womans Health, Lynn, MA (Lahey Hospital)
- Ensured the proper stocking and organization of medical supplies and equipment in the examination rooms, allowing for efficient and seamless patient care
- Supported physicians and nurse practitioners with patient care and office procedures in high volumes
- Recorded patient information in the exam rooms such as vital signs, weight, and changes in medical history prior and during each appointment, took patients in for routine contraception injections/drew blood, processed samples
- Scheduled appointments and followed up with patients to discuss results and instructions as given by providers
- Worked in the front desk taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls, registration, and greeting patients
- Produced letters, faxes, and forms, such as referrals
- Served and protected the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
Medical Assistant
Jan 2007 - Nov 2007
Lincoln Technical Ins.