Assistant Supervisor
Resume:
MARISSA F CABRERA
**** ****** **** **. *** Vegas, NV 89117
Objectives:
I am seeking for a position. I desire to be in a setting that will give me an opportunity to utilize
my experience skill and where I can be an asset to my employer.
Qualifications:
Offering excellent lab skills and patient relations
Very dependable, punctual and organized
Strong communicator with outstanding leadership skills
Strong working knowledge of all areas in Login/Accessioning/ Specimen Processiong
Self motivated, reliable and prompt, dedicated
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Team player, Fast learner
Maintain a consistent level of accuracy
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
supervisors and pathologists
Additional Skills:
• Lab Procedures
• Venipuncture
• Patient Charting
• Good computer and organizational skills
• Numeric Data Entry
• 10 Key by Touch
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Type 60-65 wpm
• Work Experience:
NAME: LMC Pathology Services- Aurora Diagnostics/ UMC Hospital
PLACE: Las Vegas, NV
June 2012- Present
POSITION: Lab Assistant/Send Out Representative
Duties: Receives specimens and verifies appropriate patient identification. Clarifies information
with clients, path assistants or pathologist as needed. Accessions patient surgical and thin prep pap
specimens and records all required information and histology data accurately. Conduct previous history
correlation. Labels specimens container, tissue cassettes and additional specimen containers following
dissection for special studies. Maintains knowledge base in the Laboratory Information System
(PowerPath). Performs QA by double checking data entry on all requisitions. Perform all Add-on testing
and validity requests processes. Handling and packaging of samples for send out testing based transport
by air, ground, Fedex with following appropriate safety and guidelines of shipping procedures.
Responsible for all the Send out testing specimen and follow up the results. Act as the liaison between
pathology group and the Lab, assist Pathologist with Diff Quick staining slides and cutting frozen section
tissue specimen. Responsible with all the outside Lab report to get imported into the case.
NAME: Idexx Laboratory
PLACE: North Las Vegas, NV
March 2012- November 2012
POSITION: Lab Assistant- Part Time
Duties: Perform all applicable procedures and processes accurately a sample for each type
specimen for hematology, chemistry, endocrinology, immunology, histology, microbiology, parasitology
and urinalysis. Process urine samples for Manual (dipstick) methods, perform all required confirmatory
tests when indicated, determining color and clarity of urine and report all results in Antrim. Document all
the QC and maintenance and troubleshooting of Olympus Machine.
NAME: Antech Diagnostics Inc
PLACE: Irvine, CA
2009- Dec 30, 2011
POSITION: Assist Supervisor Specimen Processing Day Shift
DUTIES: Direct workflow to allow for optimal efficiencies in the department. Scheduling of
Specimen Processors to ensure adequate shift coverage. This includes the scheduling of all breaks within
the shift. Maintain high production levels with minimal error rates in the department. Move personnel in
various tasks of the department to provide for maximum production. Call unscheduled personnel early to
fill vacant shifts due to absenteeism. Help to ensure all personnel are assigned duties during down times
in the department. Help to ensure proper training of all incoming employees and see to it that the
department procedures are uniformly followed. Assist Supervisor in Monitoring breaks and meal period.
Monitor employee compliance in company and department policies. Responsible for the department in
Supervisor absence. All other reasonable duties required by Supervisor.
POSITION: Specimen Processor III
2006-2009
DUTIES: Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments such
as staging of specimens, centrifuge, separate serum and blood smears. Aliquots sample for departments.
Process avian and exotic animal samples, Large animal samples and Cytology samples. Prepare excess
specimen samples for storage and resolves and document problem specimens. Responsible for the entry
of animal patient information, specimen and test request into the Laboratory computer system (Antrim).
NAME: US LABS Lab Corp
PLACE: Irvine, CA
2006- Dec 30, 2011
POSITION: Accessioner and Case manager- PART TIME
DUTIES: Prepare laboratory specimens for designated department prior to laboratory analysis
and testing. Responsible for the entry of patient demographic, specimen and test request information into
the laboratory computer system (ETELENEXT). Notify Client Services of issues that could prevent or
delay a case from being processed. Safely handle biological specimens (ex. Tissue, Blood, Bone Marrow,
Fluid) Certified Splitter. Responsible for assigning workload to internal pathologists, monitor case status
to ensure TAT is met, acts as the liaison between pathology group and the lab, collects and QC’s cases that
are completed by the pathologists and prepares them for Logistics to return to clients.
NAME: Quest Diagnostics Inc
PLACE: Van Nuys, CA
2001-2006
Position: Specimen Processor II
Duties: Accurately and expediently sort, accession and process specimens and requisitions.
Verify patient’s name, correct test ordered and appropriate specimens submitted for testing. Enter data
necessary to perform test and release results from the Client requisitions into the Laboratory Computer
System (TOPLAB). Assist in training and act as a resource for new associates.
Special Training:
NAME: Los Angeles Free Clinic
PLACE: Beverly, CA
2004
Duties: Assistant Lab Technician Internship with Clinical Supervision Performed Venipuncture .
Collection and various laboratory procedures, dipstick Urinalysis, Pregnancy testing and Glucose
Monitors used for phlebotomy finger sticks.
Education:
2003-2004 American College of Medical Technology obtains Diploma and Certificate for Medical
Laboratory Phlebotomy Lab Assistant- Overall GPA 3.43
Awards/Certificates:
*Certificates of Completion from American College of Medical Technology in Phlebotomy Tech I
Course
*Award of Recognition for Exceptional team player and a Road role Model
Organizational and Interpersonal Skills: Dependable and reliable, provide excellent patient/work
relationship, team oriented and able to work with diverse personnel. Can work effectively and efficiently
in a stressful environment as well independently. Able to quickly master new skills and software and
hardware. High School Graduate- La Consolacion College-2000
Reference:
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