Experienced Laboratory Technician with 20 + years performing phlebotomy and laboratory testing. Wishes to apply good laboratory practice, interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving capabilities while performing assigned duties.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Stocking Associate
Walmart
Neosho, MO
03.2021 - Current
Completed floor replenishment to guarantee customer satisfaction and size availability.
Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
Collaborated with backroom and receiving team, working night shifts to support inventory fulfillment goals.
Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
CNA
Home Again
Rogers , AR
01.2016 - 08.2016
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Recorded patient status in progress notes.
MLT
Highlands Oncology
Rogers, AR
01.2015 - 11.2015
Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Laboratory Manager
Bentonville Medical Associates
Bentonville, AR
01.2014 - 12.2014
Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
MLT
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
Springdale, AR
01.2011 - 12.2013
Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Collected blood samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
MLT
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Frankfort, KY
01.2004 - 12.2013
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Conducted venipuncture procedures adhering to physicians orders and good laboratory practice.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Active Duty Soldier MLT
U.S. Army Active Duty
San Antonio, TX
01.1994 - 09.2002
Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
Identified microorganisms present in samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician - Advanced Laboratory Science
U.S Army Academy of Health Science
San Antonio, TX
01.1998 - 12.1998
Basic Medical Laboratory Technician - Basic Laboratory Science
U.S. Army Academy of Health Science
San Antonio, TX
03.1994 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, AR
05.1991 - 05.1991
Skills
Collecting and analyzing samples for Laboratory testing
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Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Stocking Associate
Walmart
03.2021 - Current
CNA
Home Again
01.2016 - 08.2016
MLT
Highlands Oncology
01.2015 - 11.2015
Laboratory Manager
Bentonville Medical Associates
01.2014 - 12.2014
MLT
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
01.2011 - 12.2013
MLT
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 12.2013
Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician - Advanced Laboratory Science
U.S Army Academy of Health Science
01.1998 - 12.1998
Basic Medical Laboratory Technician - Basic Laboratory Science