Specimen processor

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician III with 13+ years of hospital-based clinical laboratory experience supporting high- volume diagnostic operations. Highly skilled in specimen processing, laboratory safety compliance, and workflow efficiency within regulated healthcare environments. Recognized for accuracy, reliability, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure timely, high-quality patient outcomes. Strong background in patient care and bilingual communication. Employment History

Tempus Lynn, MA

Patient Care Assistant(PCA) 02/2025 - Present

Accompany patients to medical visits, supporting continuity of care. Provide direct patient support with activities of daily living while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety. Offer compassionate emotional support to enhance patient well-being. Assist with medication reminders and coordination of medical and pharmacy appointments. Maintain clean, organized, and infection-conscious living environments. Quest Diagnostics (Tufts Medicine Hospital) Boston, MA Laboratory Technician III 05/2010 - 10/2023

Processed and managed high volumes of clinical specimens with strict adherence to hospital safety and quality standards. Ensured accurate specimen labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and tracking to prevent delays or errors in diagnostic results.

Followed OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, infection control, and laboratory safety protocols. Packaged and transported specimens to reference laboratories according to hospital and regulatory guidelines. Maintained detailed specimen logs and reviewed outstanding reports to support uninterrupted patient care. Prepared, stocked, and organized laboratory workstations to optimize workflow efficiency. Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and laboratory personnel to support timely and accurate diagnostic outcomes. Recognized for consistency, attention to detail, and dependable performance in a hospital environment. Lynn Woman’s Health (Lahey Hospital) Lynn, MA

Medical Assistant 05/2007 - 05/2010

Recorded patient vital signs and medical histories with high accuracy. Assisted providers with examinations, injections, and phlebotomy procedures. Maintained precise and confidential patient records to support clinical decision-making. Supported front-desk operations including patient intake, registration, and scheduling. Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of medical supplies. Participated in clinical meetings and ongoing training. Helped develop standardized documentation processes to improve workflow efficiency. Skills

Dependability, Patient Care, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Specimen Processing & Handling, Centrifugation, Aliquoting & Labeling, Hospital Safety & Compliance (OSHA, PPE), Infection Control, Quality Control & Documentation, Data Entry & Specimen Tracking, Patient Care & Support, Time Management in High-Volume Settings, Attention to Detail & Accuracy, Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish), Epic System Education

Lincoln Technical Institute Somerville, MA

Medical Assistant 11/2007

Certificate

Alexandra Peña

781-***-**** **********@*****.*** Lynn, MA

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