Christopher Guano
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Professional Summary
Quality-focused specimen processor with outstanding skills obtained through years of hands on laboratory and processing experience. A team player with an in-depth understanding of laboratory policies, driven by results who can perform all specimen processing duties and procedures with extreme attention to detail and optimal quality.
Core Qualifications
Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish
70 WPM typist
Extremely knowledgeable in specimen analysis
Expert in data collection programs relevant to specimen processing
Skilled troubleshooting abilities to resolve clinical and laboratory issues
Ability to stay alert, calm and focused under time sensitive tasks
Thorough knowledge of all safety standards regarding specimen collection and storage
Experience working with hazardous material
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Work History
Specimen Processor
Med-Labs Diagnostics, Cedar Knolls, NJ
6/2016 – Present
Accession and process specimen tubes and other samples received for in-house and send out testing
Check all information for specimens, patient demographics, and billing information
Validate all data entered in the computer by comparing with data submitted on the requisition forms
Create an end of the night report to verify all specimens received at the lab were released into the LIS system
Send an email report to Customer Service regarding all issues of the shift for the day
Specimen Processor
Idexx, Totowa, NJ
5/2015 – 6/2016
Highest contributing processor assisting with processing between 3,000 – 3,500 specimens during a shift while meeting required deadlines
Split urine, plasma, whole blood, serum and stool for additional split testing
Troubleshoot diagnosis and results
Review analytical reports
Identifying hematology and cytology slides
Handle microbiology specimens
Build and batch packages and send outs to be exported to other labs
Specimen Processor
Bio-Reference, Elmwood Park, NJ
9/2013 – 12/2014
Check requisitions that consist of patient information, collection dates, times, codes and medical tests
Enter all details into a server accurately
Properly label and sort specimens to be exported for testing
Handle frozen specimens that are time sensitive
Edit issues of cases that are filed for the technicians department
Education
Passaic High School, Passaic, NJ, 9/2002-6/2006, High School Diploma