Badia Hayman
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams. Focused Lab Technician with proven track record of success in contributing to successful running of clinical laboratories. Polished in conducting lab tests and preparing reagents, solutions and specimens for microscopic examination. Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 10 years of industry expertise. Reliable employee seeking Laboratory position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist/ Central Lab Technician
St. Christopher Hospital, ER - Current
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 100 times per day.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 100 times per day. Hematology and Microbiology.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic system to validate patient insurance information.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist/Trainer Floater
Quest Diagnostics
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Dialysis Tech/ Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant
Davita
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Excellent cannulation skills, access manager, order supplies, mandatory checks for all equipment, all mandatory paperwork in order
- While working in central lab process specimens and make sure specimens are sent department such as chemistry or immunology etc
- Team player and work well under pressure and reliable
- Collection of blood samples and cultures, transplant, store stool, saliva, semen, and urine etc
- Monitor vital signs
- Documentation, Centrifuge, Glucometer and Pipette
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
Dialysis Technician / Access MGR/ Phlebotomy/, Laboratory Assistant
Fresenius
Lansdale, PA
03.2007 - 07.2017
- Vitals signs before, during, and after treatment, cleaning and cannulation of access site, catheter care, lead technician of team
- Able to operate machines used to treat patients, able to successfully deal with complications that may arise
- Ekg monitor technician Packing and shipping of lab tubes, blood cultures, transplant, other specimens etc.
Phlebotomy/CNA
Care Pavilion Nursing Home
Philadelphia, PA
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Assist patients with daily needs and monitor vitals signs
- Record and document data
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 500-1000-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for out patient rooms.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
South University
Savannah, GA10.2021
Dialysis Technician/Laboratory Technician - Certification
Star Career Academy
Philadelphia, PA12.2013
Clinician/Phlebotomist - Allied Health
Star Career Academy - Philadelphia
Philadelphia Pa06.2015
GED -
Strawberry Mansion High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2013
Skills
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Safety Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Contributing Team Player
- Quality Control Analysis
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Problem Solving
- Aseptic Techniques
- Word Processing
- Reagent Mixing
- New Staff Training
- Glucose Monitors and Meters
- Quality Assurance
- Sample Incubation
- Butterfly Needles
- Blood Counts
- Medical Terminology
- Petri Dish Handling
- Biohazard Disposal
- Hematology
- Hematology examinations understanding
- Problem-Solving
- PPE Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
ASCP registry eligible for MLT/MT
Timeline
Phlebotomist/ Central Lab Technician
St. Christopher Hospital, ER - Current
01.2021 - Current
Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist/Trainer Floater
Quest Diagnostics
06.2018 - 02.2022
Dialysis Tech/ Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant
Davita
08.2017 - 05.2019
Dialysis Technician / Access MGR/ Phlebotomy/, Laboratory Assistant
Fresenius
03.2007 - 07.2017
Phlebotomy/CNA
Care Pavilion Nursing Home
02.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Science
South University
Dialysis Technician/Laboratory Technician - Certification
Star Career Academy
Clinician/Phlebotomist - Allied Health
Star Career Academy - Philadelphia
GED -
Strawberry Mansion High School
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