James Momodu Kamara Medical Laboratory Assistant AMT Certified Phlebotomy Technician NHA
Hyattsville, MD 20783 240-***-**** adxi0x@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate and diligent Medical Laboratory Assistant in training with extensive healthcare and direct support experience. Collaborative and adaptable team player skilled in professionally communicating, building relationships, and managing care plans, medications, lab specimens, documentation, and compliance in dynamic and fast-paced settings.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Knowledge of laboratory testing in various laboratory departments
Understand the responsibilities of patient care and safety related to preparation and collection complications
Recognize the importance of infection control and safety compliance with diagnostic testing
Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy, and physiology
Understand the responsibilities of patient care and monitoring, safety, and compliance
Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills, and professionalism
Collect blood and non-blood specimens for testing and analyzing in a clinical laboratory
Verify patients’ identity to ensure proper labeling of specimens and entry of information into a database
Assemble and maintain equipment such as needles and specimen containers
Keep a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment
EDUCATION
MedCerts Livonia, MI September 2022 - Present
Clinical Medical Professional Program
American Medical Technologist (AMT). Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Completed : April 24/2023
National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician Completed : May 28/2023
Government of Maryland, Board of Nursing Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Expires December 2024
Government of the DC, Dept. of Health, Board of Nursing Trained Medication Employee (TME) Expires October 2023
America Safety Health Institution First Aid Certification Expired April 2025
American Safety Health Institute CPR Certificate Expired April 2025
Wholistic Services Inc Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Certificate March 2019
Government of Sierra Leone, World Bank, & Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Free Town, Sierra Leone
Phlebotomist Workshop & Training
Fourah Bay College Freetown, Sierra Leone
Laboratory Technician Certificate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wholistic Services Inc Washington, DC January 2016 - Present
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
●Support and encourage clients using excellent communication and relationship-building skills to teach individualized program plans, successfully promoting independent living
●Administer medications using careful attention to detail, ensuring compliance with prescription details and medication administration records
●Assist clients by providing transportation to community events, entertainment activities, medical appointments, and emergency rooms, effectively serving as an advocate to express individual needs
Helena House Inc Bowie, MD June 2015 - July 2018
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
●Provided support to clients by administering medication, supporting community and entertainment activities, and assisting with medical appointments, creating a safe environment at all times to encourage independence
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ramsy Medical Laboratories - Department of Hematology Free Town, Sierra Leone
Medical Lab Technician, Supervisor, & Trainer
University of Sierra Leone - College of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences - Department of Biochemistry Freetown, Sierra Leone
Senior Lab Technician
MEDLAB Accra, Ghana
Lab Technician 1997 to 1998
United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) Dili, East Timor
United Nations Volunteer (UNV) District Electoral Officer 1999
United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) Freetown, Sierra Leone
Medical Lab Technician October 2001 to June 2004
Medical Service of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) Dili, East Timor
United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Medical Lab Technician June 2004 to August 2005
Modern Pharmaceutical Laboratory Free Town, Sierra Leone
Laboratory Apprentice & Cleaner 1982 to 1988