Data Entry Specimen Processor
Resume:
Job Summary:
Under general supervision I am responsible for independently collecting samples from all age groups, accessioning, processing, performing, and reporting moderately complex and waived testing according to physician orders and in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, FDA, TJS, CLIA, OSHA regulations to facilitate optimum quality patient care. I am responsible for performing and recording environmental and instrument QC, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring high quality interactions with patients.
Harris County Hospital District (aka Harris Health Systems) Lab Assistant
April 1987- Present:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to work professionally with patients.
2. Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
3. Knowledge of moderately complex and waived laboratory tests processes and testing procedures.
4. Knowledge of quality control procedures to maintain/ensure testing integrity.
5. Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
6. Skills necessary to successfully perform phlebotomy in a variety of age groups.
7. Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
8. Ability to work independently.
9. Ability to perpetuate teamwork.
10. Familiar with regulatory compliance in quality control and competency requirements.
11. Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
Responsibilities
1. Participates working at any clinical laboratory site based on staffing needs for patient care at the discretion of the supervisor.
2. Performed laboratory testing competently, such as dipstick and microscopic urinalysis, wet preps, pregnancy test, Grp A beta streptococcal screening, point-of-care glucose, rapid hemoglobin and/or other tests to provide diagnostic information to ordering provider.
3. Performs quality control procedures as required for all testing performed.
4. Operates moderately complex and waived testing instrumentation
5. Maintained laboratory instrumentation as required by procedure or manufacturers’ recommended guidelines.
6. Identifies problems and perform the necessary adjustments and or conducts maintenance.
7. Maintains records and perform instrumentation maintenance.
8. Performs venipuncture for specimen collection on all age groups, using at least 2 patient identifiers and ensuring specimens are labeled in front of the patient correctly with date and initials as required .Follow all collection policies and procedures without any deviation.
9. Performs accessioning into the laboratory Epic information system utilizing appropriate barcoded labels.
10. Processes and preserves specimens following instructions in procedures or laboratory information system.
11. Tracks specimens in laboratory Epic information system to be sent to core laboratory for testing.
12. Reports test results in laboratory information Epic system and maintains required documentation of results.
13. Always keeping turnaround time expectations to meet department goals and demonstrate clerical accuracy when reporting data.
14. Review and resolves incomplete and/or pending logs before end of my shift.
15. Order and maintain laboratory supplies using PeopleSoft
16. Always following safety policies, life safety policies, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others at all times.
17. Participates in training and teaching of new staff, students, in the laboratory as needed.
18. Complete all required competency, continuing education, and proficiency testing within the required timelines.
19. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
20. Treats each individual with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect.
LBJ Hospital – Harris Health Systems
AUGUST 2017 – JUNE 2019
LEAD FLOOR PHLEBOTOMIST/ SPECIMEN PROCESSOR
5656 Kelly St.
Houston, Texas
Specimen processing with 100% accuracy, data entry, answer phone, phlebotomy all ages groups,
Semper LLC
July 2018 – present
Health Screener
Perform health screens – blood pressure, BMI, Hemoglobin A1C, Glucose check, cholesterol checks, and data entry
Education
Eisenhower SR. High School
Graduated: May 1984
General studies
Houston Community College
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Working towards degree
Harris County Hospital District
Certified Phlebotomist (ASCP)
Gradated: August 1991
Communication
Bilingual, Microsoft word, excel, general computer skills, calculators, Certified BLS
References
Sima Patel Laboratory Supervisor – 713-***-****
Lilli Grandberry Medical Technician -713-***-****
Vincent VO Medical Laboratory Technician 713-***-****
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