Angela Smith
Longview,TX
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, excelling in laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance lab efficiency and maintain accurate records, while fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in specimen processing and committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in medical settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and facilitating audits when necessary.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Medical Assistant
Wallis Dermatology
09.2003 - 05.2011
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
Education
Spring Hill
Longview, TXSkills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory techniques
- Laboratory record keeping
- Specimen processing
- Regulatory compliance
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Research and documentation
- Supply maintenance
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
Medical Assistant
Wallis Dermatology
09.2003 - 05.2011
Spring Hill
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