KS KAYLIN SMITH

adm6k3@r.postjobfree.com 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) -

770-***-****

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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