Alycia Farrar
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Experienced Medical Laboratory Technician with expertise in venipuncture and specimen handling. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Strong collaborator focused on delivering precise laboratory testing and enhancing patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician Student
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Executed routine laboratory tests on patient samples to guarantee precise diagnoses.
- Processed specimens following safety guidelines and established protocols.
- Conducted microscopic examinations of urine and blood samples for accurate analysis.
- Maintained hygiene standards by cleaning and sterilizing laboratory area, tools, and equipment.
- Utilized Beckman Coulter DxU 900 and Cell A Vision effectively for testing procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests on patient samples using automated analyzers for efficiency.
- Established systematic quality control and maintenance protocols on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Patient Services Representative II
Talent Burst/Quest Diagnostics
Fayetteville, NC
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Collect specimens according to established procedures, including but not limited to drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams.
- Administer oral solutions based on established training.
- Research test and client information to confirm and verify all written and electronic orders using laboratory technology systems, client contact, and approved tools.
- Navigate a computer and accurately enter data, which is essential for success in this role.
- Obtain identification, accurately enter billing information, and collect payments when necessary, following corporate policies.
- Process specimens, which includes labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing for transport as required by the test order.
- Perform all non-patient-facing duties, including inventory management, stocking supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones, and utilizing email as appropriate.
- Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Assist with compiling and submitting statistics and data when needed.
- Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner, including maintenance logs and temperature logs, based on frequency.
- Complete required online and in-person training courses in a timely manner.
Phlebotomist
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic
Pinehurst, NC
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Medical Technician
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Follows procedures for patient identification, sample collection, and specimen labeling.
- Performs routine venipuncture to collect blood specimens from patients.
- Adheres to laboratory protocols for collecting specimens in the appropriate containers.
- Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to maintain the physiological state of specimens.
- Provides education to patients on proper specimen collection techniques.
- Prepares samples for testing, including labeling, centrifugation, decanting, and aliquoting.
- Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen collection procedures.
- Answers incoming calls for laboratory services, accurately relaying information or referring callers to technical personnel when necessary.
- Performs standard diagnostic tests/procedures, such as bleeding time, occult blood testing, urine dipstick analysis, pregnancy tests, and fingerstick glucose testing.
- Cleans glassware and other reusable items and sterilizes equipment using an autoclave.
- Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions, such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and cardiac arrests.
- Follows all safety procedures outlined in safety and infection control manuals for handling blood and body fluids, ensuring the work area is clean, organized, and decontaminated.
- Performs all other assigned duties.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCEKG Technician -
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC11.2022
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2020
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Phlebotomy
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Data entry
- Recording data
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Detailed Oriented
- Level-Headed and Calm
- Medical laboratory testing
- Chemistry testing
- Hematology analysis
- Blood bank operations
- Urinalysis testing
- Microbiology techniques
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician Student
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Patient Services Representative II
Talent Burst/Quest Diagnostics
06.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Technician
Womack Army Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Phlebotomist
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic
11.2020 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
EKG Technician -
Sandhills Community College
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Fayetteville Technical Community College