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Ayub Abukar

Columbus,OH

Summary

Dynamic Medical Laboratory Technician with extensive experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital, skilled in phlebotomy and quality control procedures. Enhanced patient relations through compassionate care while optimizing laboratory workflows, significantly reducing turnaround times. Proficient in instrument calibration and committed to maintaining safety compliance and HIPAA standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technician

Nationwide Children's Hospital
08.2024 - Current

phlebotomy

  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
  • Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
  • Reduced turnaround time for critical tests by optimizing laboratory workflows.
  • Played key role in laboratory accreditation process, ensuring compliance with national standards.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Ohiohealth Grove City
10.2018 - 08.2024
  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
  • Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.

Medical Laboratory Technician

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

OSU
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes, sharing critical lab findings and insights.
  • Optimized workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.

Education

Associate In Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Specimen collection
  • Quality testing
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Quality control procedures
  • Blood bank operations
  • Coagulation studies
  • Phlebotomy
  • Hematology
  • Safety compliance
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Diagnostic tests
  • Patient relations
  • Data entry
  • Microscopic analysis
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Biohazard disposal
  • Patient records documentation
  • Urinalysis testing
  • Chemistry testing
  • Hematology analysis
  • Laboratory information systems

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technician

Nationwide Children's Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician

Ohiohealth Grove City
10.2018 - 08.2024

Medical Laboratory Technician

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2018

Medical Laboratory Technologist

OSU
03.2014 - 04.2016

Associate In Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Columbus State Community College