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Elexis Smith

Middle River,MD

Summary

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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Site Liaison

Arup Laboratories
02.2023 - Current
  • Enter inventory, patient demographics, and test codes into computer system
  • Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and analysis
  • Ensure specimens and requisitions are correctly labeled
  • Validate requisitions against specimens before scanning into system
  • Assisting clients and phlebotomists with inquiries pertaining to specimens requirements and test turnaround times
  • Preparing specimens to be sent to reference laboratory
  • Verifying accuracy of client and specimen details

Phlebotomist Technician

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

Phlebotomist Technician

CSL Plasma
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
  • Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
  • Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chesapeake High School
Baltimore, MD
06.2014

Skills

  • Structural Drafting
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Topographic Surveying
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Care
  • Quality Control
  • Health Education

Timeline

Client Site Liaison

Arup Laboratories
02.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist Technician

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2023

Phlebotomist Technician

CSL Plasma
08.2018 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Chesapeake High School

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