Brandon Clifton
Tracy,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant 2
Kaiser Permanente
Modesto, CA
2013.08 - Current
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- 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.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- 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.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Education
AA - Sociology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- File and Recordkeeping
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Test Reporting
- Analytical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Specimen Processing
- New Staff Training
- Contributing Team Player
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant 2
Kaiser Permanente
2013.08 - Current
AA - Sociology
San Joaquin Delta College