Spokane Laboratory Technician
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Work History
Labortory Technician
Dan
Golden
Contact
Address
Spokane, Washington, 99212
Phone
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Skills
Customer Relations
Excellent
Creative problem solving
Excellent
Documentation skills
Excellent
Analytical and Critical
Thinking
Excellent
Written Communication
Excellent
Dedicated laboratory professional with history of meeting team goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
Specimen Processing Coordinator
VA Hospital, Spokane, United States
Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of
inspections.
Developed and updated policies and procedures,
maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory
and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability. Ordered laboratory supplies and kept check on
inventory levels..
Helped develop policies and procedures for
effective laboratory management.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating
and noting times of collection.
Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw
materials prior to use in process.
Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples. Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and
reagents needed for analyses.
Trained new associates in laboratory procedures
and standards.
Supported laboratory staff with advanced
troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and
helping with special projects.
Performed routine lab and department
maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Collected and performed analytical testing on
in-process product.
2012-07 -
2021-09
Phlebotomy Supervisor
VA Hospital, Spokane, WA
Fostered communication within team and between
departments.
2000-06 -
2012-06
Reviewed employee performance and developed
improvement plans.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer
therapeutic phlebotomy.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Upheld all compliance standards and kept team in
line with requirements.
Developed and implemented training processes to
achieve high quality of care for patients.
Complied with internal SOPs and external
regulations to achieve compliance, accuracy and
efficiency in testing and administration of VAMC lab. Reviewed patient records for accuracy and
completeness.
Managed daily activities and workflow of VAMC
institution to collect, label and analyze samples
correctly.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Conducted and coordinated bone marrow biopsies
with Oncology department.
Notified management of compliance and
workplace safety issues from department and
recommended simple solutions.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy
procedures.
Laboratory Technician
VA Hospital, Spokane, WA
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before
supplies diminished.
Maintained consumables and glassware inventory
by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw
materials
Collected and performed analytical testing on
in-process product.
Performed routine lab and department
maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
1998-08 -
2000-06
Operated basic laboratory equipment such as
balances, pH meter, colorimeter,
spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep
equipment fully operational.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in
lab.
Prepared blood smears and determined levels of
normalcy.
Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on
accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Conducted Chemistry, CBC, and UA tests regularly.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab
equipment and tools.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Resolved problems, improved operations and
provided exceptional service.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Army, Fort Riley North, KS
Analyzed testing results based on established
indicators, submitting findings to central lab
database.
Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Tested specimens and blood products in
accordance with CAP standard operating
procedures.
Performed and documented accurate transfusion
reaction investigations.
Performed pre-analytical, analytical and
post-analytical processing procedures.
Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to
1993-10 -
1998-06
Education
Additional Information
identify issues and improve process efficiency.
Carefully handled and disposed of biological
hazardous materials following strict safety
procedures to avoid contamination.
Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and
biochemical techniques.
Inspected bodily fluids and tissues to detect
infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
Full-Stack Coding Certificate
University of Washington - Seattle, WA
2021-09 -
2022-03
Associate of Arts
Spokane Falls Community College - Spokane, WA
1990-09 -
1992-05
High School Diploma
Shadle Park High School - Spokane, WA
1986-09 -
1990-06
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