Alesia Henderson
Lewisville
Summary
Lab Assistant with 3+ years of experience in clinical laboratory procedures. Skilled in time management, problem solving and maintaining precise laboratory records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to applying medical terminology and aseptic techniques to improve patient care and streamline lab process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant- Molecular Oncology
Quest Diagnostics
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing adequate labeling/managing specimen lifecycle, handling, processing, preparation, transportation and proper storage of specimens
- Responsible for making sure the accurate test is being added into the system
- Identified sample issues and implemented appropriate solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performs data entry or transcribes data from previously recorded results to computer for data reduction and prepares for licensed personnel’s review
- Sorts and accessions incoming specimens and placing them in their appropriate testing rack
- Implemented exception handling procedures for specimens with missing/misleading information, incorrect collection dates, invalid specimen types, or duplicate orders.
- Recorded exceptions in communication log/HemeSEQ log to ensure everyone in the molecular department is aware of specimen issue
- Updating communication logs daily
- Notified molecular staff via email regarding specimen approaching stability expiration.
- Facilitate communication with the pathologists via email making them aware of missing information, invalid specimens, out of stability specimens and whether or not they would like to continue testing with a disclaimer for the specimen
- Facilitated communication with flow and cytogenetics departments via email to assess specimen availability and prioritize recipients.
- Answer phone, transfer calls, and take accurate messages, making sure to always maintain the confidentiality of client information
- Training new hire lab assistants and medical laboratory technologist, walking/showing them through the SOP protocols the lab follows
Specimen Technician III- Receiving and Verification
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Conducted systematic presorting of specimens to streamline processing workflows.
- Identifying problems and missed information
- Pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory
- Processing specimen and placing data entry of test orders
- Performed centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens to facilitate accurate analysis.
- Ensuring accuracy and processing specimens in a timely manner
Lab Assistant III – Toxicology Exception Specialist
HealthTrackRX
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed cases for samples lacking essential information
- Managed resolution of exceptions and deal breaker cases to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with account managers, sales rep, and pre-analytical operations to resolve missing information
- Ensure timely completion of all missing information
Lab Assistant III
HealthTrackRX
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Receive and review requisition and sample information submitted for Toxicology testing to ensure that CLIA, CAP, and company requirements are met.
- Executed timely accession and check-in of samples to enhance processing efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information during clinical data entry operations.
- Executed work assignments independently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to laboratory safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX05-2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Barbara Jordan High School for Careers
Houston, TX05-2012
Skills
Laboratory Procedures, Date Entry, Clinical Laboratory, Time Management, Handling Various Specimens Types, Problem Solving, Communication, Organization, Quality Control, Knowledge of lab equipment & instruments
Timeline
Lab Assistant- Molecular Oncology
Quest Diagnostics
11.2024 - Current
Specimen Technician III- Receiving and Verification
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - 11.2024
Lab Assistant III – Toxicology Exception Specialist
HealthTrackRX
02.2021 - 09.2021
Lab Assistant III
HealthTrackRX
03.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Barbara Jordan High School for Careers
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas Woman’s University
RESEARCH AND LAB EXPERIENCE
- Classroom and hands-on lab training as a Researcher in training from 2017-2018
- Learned how to use and worked with various lab instruments such as Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy, Luminescence Spectrometry, Infrared (IR) Spectrometry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AA-700), Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA).