Aubree Pedersen
St. Helens,OR
Summary
Experienced PST Specialist with 10+ years in specimen collection, patient care, and laboratory support. Skilled in venipuncture, specimen labeling, patient confidentiality, and quality assurance, with a strong record of improving workflow and troubleshooting issues quickly.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
PST Specialist
LabCorp, Corporation
07.2024 - Current
- Collected blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques with strong patient care focus.
- Verified patient identity and processed requisitions to ensure accurate specimen collection and labeling.
- Prepared specimens for transport, centrifugation, and testing according to laboratory protocols.
- Maintained compliance with safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards during collection procedures.
- Registered patients and entered specimen data into laboratory systems with accuracy and consistency.
- Resolved patient questions and supported smooth workflow in high-volume clinical settings.
- Assisted with specimen handling and workflow coordination to improve turnaround and service quality.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Pacific Stainless
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Processed vendor invoices, matched purchase orders, and resolved discrepancies for accurate payment approval.
- Reconciled accounts payable records, maintaining clean ledger balances and supporting month-end close activities.
- Communicated with vendors to answer payment inquiries and resolve billing issues promptly.
- Monitored invoice aging reports and followed up on outstanding approvals to support timely disbursements.
- Prepared check runs and electronic payments while maintaining organized backup documentation.
- Assisted with expense reports, credit memos, and supporting documents for compliant processing.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
Laboratory Assistant
Legacy Health Labortory
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Prepared samples for analysis, following laboratory protocols and quality control standards.
- Operated centrifuges, analyzers, and routine laboratory equipment with consistent safety compliance.
- Collected and labeled specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody and accurate accessioning records.
- Verified test requests, requisitions, and patient identifiers to reduce processing errors.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and facilitating audits when necessary.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Western Buisness Collage
Portland, Or02-2022
Skills
- Problem solving
- Venipuncture expertise
- Patient care
- Patient preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
- Health and safety
- Quality assurance
- Data entry
- Patient care
- Paperwork processing
- Creative solutions
- Emergency response training
Accomplishments
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Educated 5 phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PST Specialist
LabCorp, Corporation
07.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Pacific Stainless
07.2022 - 04.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Legacy Health Labortory
07.2015 - 07.2022
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Western Buisness Collage