Asia Batten
Tampa,FL
Summary
Core Laboratory Technician at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and their current position as a Blood Donor Center Technician at the Armed Service Blood Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The technician has successfully performed thousands of blood collection procedures, trained and mentored other medical personnel, maintained inventory and compliance with regulations, and participated in volunteer work such as crocheting blankets for newborns and serving at a food bank. Holds certifications in Medical Laboratory Technician and Caregiver Occupational Stress Control.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blood Donor Center Technician
Armed Service Blood Bank Center
11.2022 - 10.2024
- - Established 12 standard operating procedures and 10 policy updates in compliance with Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapy (AABB) requirements.
- - Filtered, processed, and shipped over 18k units to provide necessary blood products to 89 hospitals and combat commands worldwide.
- - Participated in the biennial site assessment visit, covering over 189 separate procuresses and functions with the blood donor center.
- Filtered, processed, and shipped over 4,000 units of donor components to over 79 clinics and hospitals.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
Core Laboratory Technician
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
10.2021 - 11.2022
- - Successfully performed over 6k blood collection procedures on patients with zero discrepancies or mishaps.
- - Trained 18 navy hospital corpsmen and five junior nurses in safe phlebotomy procedures creating a comfortable environment for both staff and patients; drastically reducing the amount of phlebotomy reactions. Contributed to a 90% satisfaction rate and a Bravo Zulu from patient and guest relations.
- -Skillfully accessioned 10k samples from 48 wards and clinics with zero discrepancies which delivered quality diagnostic information to health care providers in support of service members and beneficiaries. Maintained an inventory of 130 laboratory supplies valued at $1M.
- - Collected school supplies for Hampton Roads area children by gathering two full backpacks with over 60 supplies.
- - As a Caregiver Occupational Stress team member, fostered resilience for 24 active duty service members by promoting three peer interventions and developed a supportive work environment for NMCP staff by reducing the stigma of seeking help for stress injuries.
Education
Associates of Sciences - Health Sciences
Armed Services University Systems
Bethesda, Maryland 12-2023
Skills
- Professionalism
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Aptitude for Growth
- Leadership
- Caring
Certification
Medical Laboratory Technician American Society for Clinical Pathology September 2021
MLT(ASCP) certification validates the technicians knowledge of specific techniques and instruments and their ability to recognize factors that directly affect procedures and results.
CAREGIVER OCCUPATIONAL STRESS CONTROL Naval Medical Center Portsmouth March 2022
Caregiver occupational stress control teams will provide caregiver occupational stress control training, buddy care and peer-to peer support, unit assessment, and consultation with mental health and pastoral care professionals when indicated on stress-related work event
Timeline
Blood Donor Center Technician
Armed Service Blood Bank Center
11.2022 - 10.2024
Core Laboratory Technician
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
10.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician American Society for Clinical Pathology September 2021
MLT(ASCP) certification validates the technicians knowledge of specific techniques and instruments and their ability to recognize factors that directly affect procedures and results.
CAREGIVER OCCUPATIONAL STRESS CONTROL Naval Medical Center Portsmouth March 2022
Caregiver occupational stress control teams will provide caregiver occupational stress control training, buddy care and peer-to peer support, unit assessment, and consultation with mental health and pastoral care professionals when indicated on stress-related work event
Associates of Sciences - Health Sciences
Armed Services University Systems
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