Lab Technician Quality Control

LABERTHA WASHINGTON

Johns Island, SC

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Lab Technician with over 20 years of professional experience, specializing in phlebotomy, laboratory safety, OSHA regulations, and equipment maintenance. Dedicated to ensuring patient safety and care and seeking full-time employment to best utilize my experience, knowledge and skills. CORE COMPETENCIES

EPIC / ECW Lab Safety/OSHA Compliance Specimen Collection Documentation Equipment Calibration Quality Control and Assurance Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring HIPAA Compliant PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fetter Health Care Network Johns Island, SC

Phlebotomist August 2023 - Present

Responsible for the maintenance of all applicable logs, the filing of reports and assembling of the appropriate chart with appropriate lab report.

Maintains specimen integrity by using an aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.

Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Lab Technician October 2003 - July 2023

Responsible for operating, maintaining, cleaning diagnostic equipment and testing patient blood samples. Ensured all records and documentation are entirely free of errors. Monitored patient recovery and appropriately deal with any negative reactions. Planned Parenthood Charleston, SC

Phlebotomist December 2000 - December 2002

Performed routine maintenance on instruments and equipment to preserve correct operation. Separated and labeled blood and other components in preparation for use or transport. Expedited critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance. Serological Plasma Center Charleston, SC

Phlebotomist March 1988 - October 1999

Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). American Red Cross Charleston, SC

Phlebotomist August 1990 - August 1995

Stringently followed lab protocols, sanitation standards and testing procedures. Ensured confidentiality of study records as required in good laboratory practice and good clinical practice regulations. Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication. Alpha Plasma Center Charleston, SC

Phlebotomist February 1988 - August 1990

October 2002 - March 2003

Inspected, sampled, tested, monitored and documented industrial and hazardous waste materials and submitted appropriate manifests as required.

EDUCATION

James Island High School; Charleston, SC

High School Diploma

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