Years of laboratory experience
Dianna Yost
Laboratory Assistant
Portland ,OR
Summary
Experienced Senior Laboratory Assistant with a strong desire for career advancement. Proven expertise in handling and analyzing specimens, consistently delivering accurate results. Collaborates effectively with doctors, nurses, and laboratory colleagues to foster a cohesive and efficient work environment. Thrives in dynamic laboratory environments, showcasing proficiency in processing and performing technical lab assistant duties. Highly regarded by employers for methodical approach, unwavering attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
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Work History
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Providence St Vincent
11.2023 - Current
- Improved test result accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during sample preparation and analysis.
- Performed waived and moderate complexity testing.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members, as well as applying proper laboratory techniques and best practices..
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Laboratory Assistant
Hillsboro Medical Center Outpatient Lab
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Travel Contract
- Outpatient lab phlebotomist
- Input orders, verified accuracy of orders
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Bay Area Hospital (BAH)
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Promoted from Phlebotomist/Clerical Support to Laboratory Assistant
- Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant Duties (Phlebotomist duties performed while a lab assistant as well)
- Inpatient and Outpatient blood collection (venipuncture and skin puncture)
- Performing CLIA waived testing, reporting critical results for waived tests
- Communicating with Doctors and RN's for clarification and verification of lab orders
- Researching reference lab test requirements
- Loading analyzers (chemistry and hematology)
- Batching send outs to Mayo Clinic Labs
- Specimen processing for in house specimens, as well as incoming specimens from surrounding hospitals and clinics
- (Specimens including blood, body fluids, fecal, urine, etc…)
- Plating cultures and setting up gram stains (blood, urine, fecal, bone, tissue, etc…)
- Training phlebotomists and lab assistants
- Training Home Health nurses in technique and requirements
Veterinary Assistant
Ocean Boulevard Veterinary Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Lab/Pharmacy
- Filled prescription medications, approved refills through online pharmacies, stock and inventory
- Prepared specimens for sending out (blood, urine, fecal, tissue samples, etc…)
- Prepared and performed testing of specimens in house (CBC, Chem panels, fecal floats, urinalysis, etc…)
- Room Assistant
- Began appointments, collected recent patient history, created visit notes, assisted doctor during appointments, prepared vaccines, prepared other treatments as needed, collected specimens for testing (blood, urine, fecal, etc…)
- Restrained aggressive patients (cats and dogs) for examinations
- Surgery
- Monitor vitals during surgery, performed oral cleanings
- Treatment Room
- Placed IV catheters, administered treatments and medications as ordered by the doctor, blood draws, preparing patients for surgery
Skills
- Epic (Beaker)
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Processing
- Commitment to Patient Care Excellence
- Rapid Skill Acquisition
- Teamwork
- Self motivated
- Data entry
- Customer service
- HIPPA compliance
- Quality Patient Care
- Accurate Patient Charting
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory safety
- Test result reporting
- Specimen processing
- Analytical techniques
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Effective communication
Professional References
- Sierra Cannon, MLS : 580-819-2749
- Cassandra Lourenco, Laboratory Assistant : 503-307-7183
- Jessica McKelvey, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor : 979-739-7584
- Shayna Nowell, MLT : 503-577-4475
- Hannah Hoogs, MLS : 775-200-5257
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
Coos Bay, OR 09.2003 - 06.2007
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Providence St Vincent
11.2023 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Hillsboro Medical Center Outpatient Lab
05.2023 - 07.2023
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Bay Area Hospital (BAH)
08.2020 - 04.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Ocean Boulevard Veterinary Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
09.2003 - 06.2007
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