Deborah Pettway
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
12.2015 - Current
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Collected specimens from patients for testing in the laboratory setting.
- Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
- Performed regular inspections on all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Ordered supplies for the laboratory as needed.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Recorded data from experiments into detailed lab reports for review by supervisors.
- Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.
- Attended lab meetings to participate in research discussions.
Lab Assistant
Bon Secours Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
11.1993 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
- Managed lab work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
- Organized and managed inventory of reagents and other materials used in the lab.
- Maintained inventory and equipment and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory equipment or processes.
- Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects or upcoming tasks.
- Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
Education
History/ African American Studies/ Liberal Arts
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2012
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Laboratory Testing
- Chemical Identification
- Specimen Processing
- Safety Protocols
- Workflow Coordination
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Specimen Handling
- Inventory Oversight
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Laboratory Safety Procedures
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lab Technician
UC Health
12.2015 - Current
Lab Assistant
Bon Secours Hospital
11.1993 - Current
History/ African American Studies/ Liberal Arts
University of Cincinnati