Ana Costantino
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Adept Lab Assistant with a proven track record at Virtua Hospital, showcasing expertise in lab equipment calibration and a sharp critical thinking ability. Excelled in enhancing laboratory efficiency through meticulous specimen handling and equipment maintenance. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments, significantly contributing to accurate lab testing and reporting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Virtua Hospital
Berlin, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Lab Assistant
Virtua Hospital
Voorhees, NJ
05.2016 - Current
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ12-2024
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Sharp critical thinker
- Safe specimen handling
- Lab testing and reporting
- Trained in HIPAA compliance
- Lab equipment calibration
- Phlebotomy
- Documentation requirements
- Sample checking
- Sterilization procedures
- Hazardous waste disposal
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Virtua Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant
Virtua Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Mercer County Community College