Alicia Garcia
Eden,TX
Summary
Dedicated Lab Technician with a proven track record at Concho County Hospital, excelling in quality control and laboratory safety protocols. Skilled in specimen processing and troubleshooting. Committed to maintaining high standards and delivering accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Concho County Hospital
09.2013 - Current
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare providers, fostering strong working relationships.
- Coordinated with external laboratories in performing specialized tests or analyses.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
Education
Central High School
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Sample preparation
- Quality control monitoring
- Laboratory testing
- Specimen handling
- Specimen processing
- Machine maintenance
- Test reporting
- Specimen collection
- Supply restocking
- Phlebotomy
- Inventory control
- Coagulation tests
- Specimen preparation
Additional Information
Proficient in the use of these laboratory analyzers: Siemens EXL 200, Sysmex XN-550, Vidas 3, Biofire Diagnostics, Cepheid Xpert Xpress, Sysmex CA-660/620, Opti CCS-TS2 (ABG), Triage Meter Pro, Sofia, Cell Dyn Ruby, MiniISED
Proficient in Arterial Blood collections for ABG
Proficiency Testing CAP survey
Timeline
Lab Technician
Concho County Hospital
09.2013 - Current
Central High School
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