Intern
Abrazo Central Campus
2000 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Enhanced patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing proper waste disposal procedures.