Lisa Thornton
Lake Charles, LA
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Results driven professional seeking a position in the medical field at a lab, clinic, or other medical facility where I can utilize my medical assistant, phlebotomy, and lab assistant skills while maintaining 100% compliance with regulatory standards.
Skills
Advance sterilization and Centrifuge techniques
Autoclave Operation
Chemical handling
Data entry & management
Documentation
Effective team leadership & management
Hazardous waste disposal
Incubator and Inventory management
Lab safety protocols & techniques
Very Organized
PCR and pipetting techniques
Record keeping and time management
Quality control and regulatory compliance
Sample collection/preparation/processing
Research and reporting
Stocking and supply maintenance
Attention to detail
Safety protocols and techniques
Phlebotomy
Customer service
Experience
12/2013-11/2024
Specimen Tech I/Lab Asst/Phlebotomy Tech /Quest Diagnostics, Secaucus, NJ
Obtained patients’ personal information for billing purposes and collected insurance copays. Performed data entry, collected specimens, and administered oral solutions for various screenings and insurance exams. Also maintained policy and procedure updates and researched and processed specimens to be sent out for various analyses and testing.
09/1996-12/2013
Lab Asst/NPA Phlebotomy/Physician Asst /LSU Family Medical Practice, Lake Charles, LA
Performed data entry and maintenance, processed test orders and specimens received, and obtained patients’ personal information for billing purposes and collected insurance copays. Checked inventory and stocked supplies, sterilized equipment, performed office procedures such as filing, answering phones and taking detailed messages, and email functions. Also completed continuing education curriculums both in person and virtual in a timely manner.
Education
05/1983-07/1984
Nursing (No Degree)
McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
05/1983
Diploma
St. Louis High School Lake Charles, LA
Certifications
1998/Yearly Renewal
National Phlebotomy Certification in Phlebotomy Technician
National Phlebotomy Association Inc.
1996/Yearly Renewal
State License of Technical Studies in Phlebotomy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
1996/Yearly Renewal
Licensed Medical Lab Asst.in Clinical and Medical Lab Science
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
References
Available upon request