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Ashley Holtsclaw

Charleston

Summary

Aspiring technologist with thorough knowledge of hospital laboratory settings and outstanding communication and computer skills. Exceptional attention to detail and ready to learn from new opportunities as they arise. Committed to ensuring high testing accuracy by providing the highest level of performance with professionalism and ethical integrity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Support Technician

CAMC Transfusion Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Perform basic laboratory functions including specimen processing, customer service, and data entry procedures
  • Increase lab productivity through effective multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Assign and dispense blood products as needed
  • Modify frozen products as needed
  • Prepare samples for shipping
  • Ordering blood products as needed

Ophthalmic Medical Technician/Medical Transcriptionist

Ramsey EyeCare
07.2017 - 05.2023
  • Conducted thorough medical histories
  • Efficiently managed patient schedules, appointments, and medical records.
  • Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization in exam rooms
  • Contact lens fitting
  • Calibrated ophthalmic instruments regularly to ensure accurate readings during exams.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary
  • Provided hands-on training to new staff members on the proper use of ophthalmic equipment
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils
  • Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision
  • Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Tonopen tonometry and no contact process.
  • Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.

Phlebotomist

CAMC General Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Efficiently collected blood samples using various techniques
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Provided support to laboratory staff
  • Centrifuged blood samples
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology

BridgeValley Community And Technical College
South Charleston, WV
05.2024

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV
08.2014

Skills

  • Processing Specimens
  • Sample Preparation and Analysis
  • Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Clinical Lab Settings
  • Medical Interpretation
  • Lab Instrument Maintenance
  • Aseptic Procedures
  • Electronic Communication

Timeline

Lab Support Technician

CAMC Transfusion Services
05.2023 - Current

Ophthalmic Medical Technician/Medical Transcriptionist

Ramsey EyeCare
07.2017 - 05.2023

Phlebotomist

CAMC General Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology

BridgeValley Community And Technical College

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy

BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Ashley Holtsclaw