Andrea Browne
Pendleton,OR
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Assistant. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Good Shepherd Medical Complex
Hermiston, OR
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
Pathologists' Assistant
Incyte Diagnostics
Pendleton, OR
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Prepared samples for slides and created specimen diagram.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Lab Processor
Interpath Laboratory
Pendleton, OR
10.2009 - 11.2016
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Typed in patients information and testing in a timely and correct manner.
- Prepped samples and made sure they were correct and ready for the techs to run.
- Also assisted in Microbiology, with plating specimens and insuring that we had all specimens plated and into the incubator for the next day crew.
Education
High School Diploma -
Griswold High School
Helix05.2007
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Test Data Analysis
- Train Employees
- Heel Sticks
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Data Logging
- Quality Standards
- Excellent Lab Practices
- Processing Specimens
- Patient Flow
- Rapid Tests (Strep A, Influenza and RSV)
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Good Shepherd Medical Complex
06.2018 - Current
Pathologists' Assistant
Incyte Diagnostics
11.2016 - 06.2018
Lab Processor
Interpath Laboratory
10.2009 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Griswold High School