Laboratory Assistant Processing Technician
Resume:
KS KAYLIN SMITH
********@*****.*** 678-***-**** Covington, GA 30016
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Structured Lab Assistant offering 4-year background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail & quality.
SKILLS Specimen analysis
Sterilization techniques
Specimen handling
Documentation and reporting
Aseptic procedures
Lab equipment maintenance
Analytical skills
Leadership
Flexible & Adaptable
Customer Service
Relationship-Building
WORK HISTORY Laboratory Assistant Lifesouth Community Blood 01/2020 - CURRENT Centers - Stone Mountain, GA
Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Receive, centrifuge and organize all laboratory specimens for the laboratory and send all specimens and tubes to the donor testing lab. Reconcile samples sent and received in laboratory with client manifests.
Ensure laboratory specimens and accompanying testing forms are labeled properly and acceptable for testing.
Investigate related sample specimen or paperwork problems. Laboratory Assistant Quest Diagnostics - Tucker, GA 10/2017 - 10/2019 Followed safety procedures when handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals.
Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to achieve precise test results.
Performs data entry and transfer data to computer for data reduction and prepares for laboratory Scientist's review.
Prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in analysis of samples.
Assists with department quality and process improvement projects. Stocks laboratory with necessary supplies when needed Place plates into LC/MS for testing prior to interpretation Forensic Processing Technician Quest Diagnostics - 04/2017 - 10/2017 Tucker, GA
Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
Meets all performance expectations to include attendance & adherence to work schedule.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment. Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Aliquot specimens for testing
Understanding of QTN Lab information system
Sort specimen by specific analyte
REFERENCES Quest Diagnostics: Janyette Williams (Lab Manager) - 678-***-**** LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Inc: Ashley Mayfield (Lab Supervisor) -
EDUCATION Newton High School, Covington, GA 04/2013 High School Diploma
MILITARY
SERVICE
United States Air Force Reserve - Atlanta, GA
November 2013 to January 2016
Rank E-3
Honorable Discharge
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