Erika Childress
336-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Medical Laboratory Technician
Highly adaptable and quick learner healthcare professional with a track record of medical laboratory experience seeking to apply information technology skills in a lab related environment. Recognized by co-workers and supervisors for ability to master new technologies and methods while supporting team activities and delivering individual targets. Strong work ethics and commitment with first class service delivery
Core Competencies
Sample Collection
Computer Proficiency
Problem Resolution
Medical Terminology
Testing Procedures
Data Collection
Results Analysis
Patient Relationship
Inventory Management
Test Accuracy
Quality Control
Corrective Actions
Professional Experience
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC 2011 – Present
Phlebotomist PBT (ASCP)
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepare them for lab testing.
Follow infection control and safety procedures while carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
Conduct monthly inventory and maintain phlebotomy supply counts.
Take venous and capillary blood samples, maintaining awareness of complications of patient`s reactions while having blood tests.
Provide patient education, consistently focusing on minimizing patient discomfort by building trust during procedures.
Execute outstanding IT skills on entering, maintaining, and managing lab related data.
Older Experience
Medical Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist, Foothills Family Medicine
Medical Laboratory Technician, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical College of Georgia
Education
Associate of Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA
Certifications
MLT (ASCP)
PBT (ASCP)