Andrea Poodiack
San Francisco,CA
Summary
To obtain a challenging position that will enable an expansion of experience and knowledge into other relevant areas. Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Lab Technician
UCSF
01.2015 - Current
- To receive, label and process specimens for analysis in Clinical Laboratory setting, which requires input of patient data , answer telephone inquiries regarding test information and results, and accession specimens
- Separation of specimens other than urine, centrifuge specimens, operate equipment, aliquot of specimens required for testing and transport to necessary areas
- Package specimens for send-outs to referred laboratory.
Hospital Lab Technician
UCSF
02.2006 - 01.2015
- Ability to multitask assigned duties, run blood gases, cord blood, and heel sticks, spin down manual hematocrits and reading hematocrits, application of skin surface electrodes, use of Novametrix psCo2 and Nellcor pulse oximeter, quality control procedures, perform rapid HIV testing and results.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology - Biology, Physiology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California11.2022
Timeline
Hospital Lab Technician
UCSF
01.2015 - Current
Hospital Lab Technician
UCSF
02.2006 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Biology - Biology, Physiology
San Francisco State University