Laura Rash

**** ****** **. ***. ***

Overland Park, KS. 66204

651-***-****

ad31iw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

To obtain a rewarding, challenging position that enables me to utilize my laboratory skills while contributing to healthcare and medical advancements. I am an organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. SKILLS

● Training & Development

● Time management

● Friendly, positive attitude

● Interpersonal and written communication

● Inventory oversight

● Quality control

● Clinical lab settings

● Specimen preparation and processing

● Laboratory safety procedures

● Phlebotomy

● EKG Technician

● IV Technician

● Lab Assistant

● Critical thinking

● Management skills

EXPERIENCE

4/2019- now

Lab Technician

Clinical Research Consultants-Kansas City, MO.

● Accurately obtain, process, ship, and manage all research specimens from patients participation in phase I,II,III clinical trials.

● Perform all lab duties including and not limited to working with clinical research team members to ensure all study specimens are obtained, handled, stored, documented, and shipped in a timely manner according to IATA and DOT regulations and procedures; maintaining and operating all laboratory equipment while maintaining appropriate documentation; as well as following all current and previously established laboratory SOPs while implementing new procedures.

01/201*-******

Lab Technician/Team lead/Trainer

Overland Park Regional Medical Center-Overland Park, KS.

● Collect, Order and Process all lab specimens; including difficult draws(pediatric to oncology patients) per hospital protocol.

● Experienced with Medatech computer program system.

● I was the team lead/trainer for the lab phlebotomy team and new employees.

● Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experience to deliver optimal training.

● Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.

● Instructed new team members on correct procedures for all areas of operations.

● Stayed up to date on requirements of all team positions to optimize training.

● Lent hands-on training services to maximize employee efficiency.

● Created and offered additional materials to enhance training. 05/2015-01/2016

Senior Lab Coordinator

KU Cancer Center-Westwood, KS.

● Accurately obtained, processed, shipped and managed all research specimens from patient participation in Phase I,II,III clinical trials.

● Responsible for coordination and obtaining oncology clinical trial specimens, radiology data, EKG data, and supplies per protocol requirements.

● Responsible for calibration, maintaining and operating all laboratory equipment while maintaining appropriate documentation.

● Maintaining and ordering new supplies for all studies.

● Following all current and previously established laboratory SOPs while implementing new procedures..

● Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely results.

● Prioritized and organized tasks to effectively accomplish goals and objectives.

● Provided excellent service and attention to patients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

04/2010-04/2015

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital-St. Louis Park, MN.

● Collect, order, and process all lab specimens; including difficult draws(pediatric to oncology) patients.

● Worded in inpatient and outpatient settings.

● Experience with, bar-coding system.

● Managed laboratory work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.

● Enhanced senior staff productivity by managing various support-related tasks.

● Expertly procured and processed specimens for laboratory staff.

● Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.

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12/2012-12/2014

Adjunct Faculty

Minneapolis Community and Technical College-Minneapolis, MN.

● Updated both classroom and laboratory course curriculum to meet current standards.

● Instructed students in all aspects of phlebotomy including safety, protocols, administration, and emergency procedures etc.

● Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at the beginning of semester.

● Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.

● Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.

● Displayed exemplary written and oral communication skills to meet learning styles and improve student learning.

● Sourced appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.

● Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.

● Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.

● Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

● Arranged internships/OJT experience for students who satisfactorily completed the course curriculum and prepared the students to take the state phlebotomy certification exam.

12/198*-**-****

Medic

Abingdon Rescue Squad-Gloucester, VA.

● Served on the Abingdon Rescue Squad and Nightengale Air Ambulance.

● As a Medic

● Firefighter III

● Heavy Rescue

● Rescue dive team and Cave dive team

● Hazmat

● Ropes III

● Dag, SAR’s team.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

05/1987-05/1988

Trade School and Teaching Hospital

Riverside Regional Hospital-Newport News, Va.

● Phlebotomy, Lab Assistant, Specimen Processor, ABG’s, Breathing treatments, IV technician, Team Lead.

05/1985-05/1987

Rappahannock Community College-Glenn, Va.

● Medical Assistant Program

05/1984-05/2003

Abingdon Rescue Squad-Abingdon, Va.

● EMT, Medic, Firefighter III, Heavy Rescue, Hazmat, Ropes III, Dive Team, Cave Dive team, SAR’s dog team, Dog trainer. 05/1983-05//1986

Gloucester High School-Gloucester, Va.

● Diploma

REFERENCES

Mike Davis 757-***-****, ad31iw@r.postjobfree.com 15+years Maggie Ireton 913-***-****, ad31iw@r.postjobfree.com 4+years

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