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Ebony Pollard

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with proven success at Quest Diagnostics, enhancing productivity by 118%. Skilled in specimen preparation and laboratory safety protocols, with a strong ability to collaborate in team settings. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and effective workload management in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Increased defer productivity by 118% from September to December of 2024, with continuance of increasing numbers.
  • Identified problems & resolved/forwarded info in support of timely problem resolution, with specimen types by using skills such as attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, and time management with regards to sorting, racking, centrifugation, delivering, & storage of specimens.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant safety protocols while handling biohazardous materials during specimen processing tasks.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.

Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Set up, maintain & verify sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Follow aseptic procedures when disposing biohazardous equipment, minimizing staff & patient infection risks.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help whenever needed.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for donors and plasmapheresis machines, adhering to strict sanitation protocols.

Laboratory Technician

Exel Labs
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Collected & stored urine specimens within pain management clinic with exceptional accuracy of patient information for pick-up to reference labs for analytical testing.
  • Logged & recorded patient test results received from reference labs into EMR, eClinicalWorks, while adhering to HIPAA protocols.
  • Consistently tracked all collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection along with lab requisitions.

Anesthesia Technician

SpecialtyCare
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained sterile cleanliness of anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime & replacing disposable equipment with sterile disposables for next surgery case.
  • Calibrated anesthesia machines & monitors, keeping anesthesia supplies stocked in anesthetizing locations, pediatric carts, and emergency airway bags.
  • Provided high level of assistance to anesthesiologists & nursing staff in Level I trauma center hospital, UMC.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - IN PROGRESS

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06-2028

Certificate of Completion - PENDING - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Las Vegas, NV
06-2023

Advanced High School Diploma -

Western High School
Las Vegas, NV
06-2009

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Data entry
  • Workload management
  • Task prioritization
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Basic knowledge of specimen processing
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Specimen preparation

Certification

  • Laboratory Assistant License - Jan 2024 to Jan 2026: Lic# 74835-AL-0

Timeline

Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics
07.2023 - Current

Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma
06.2022 - 12.2022

Laboratory Technician

Exel Labs
05.2022 - 05.2022

Anesthesia Technician

SpecialtyCare
12.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - IN PROGRESS

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Certificate of Completion - PENDING - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

Advanced High School Diploma -

Western High School

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