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Elizabeth Kuhl

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Competent Laboratory Assistant well-versed in venipuncture and capillary techniques. Forward-thinking and hardworking team player with extensive experience in clinical lab policies and procedures.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Sutter Medical Foundation Lab
Vacaville, CA
05.2018 - Current
  • Collected and processed specimens in medical environment to ensure timely analysis.
  • Efficiently distributed specimens to various facilities and labs based on operational needs.
  • Developed positive customer relationships through clear and effective communication.
  • Coordinated workflow according to stat requests, schedules, or outpatient requirements.
  • Registered patients by accurately verifying demographics to streamline admission processes.
  • Collected venipuncture samples from neonatal and geriatric patients with precision.
  • Participated in safety and EOW committees to enhance operational standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and ordering necessary materials.
  • Participated in training new hires on lab policies and procedures.

Phlebotomist/Lab Technical Assistant

Queen Of Valley Medical Center
Napa, CA
05.2005 - 06.2021
  • Established trust with patients to reduce discomfort during venipuncture and capillary procedures.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal protocols to ensure safety.
  • Coordinated workflow based on urgent, scheduled, and outpatient needs.
  • Managed monthly phlebotomy schedule to optimize staffing and service delivery.
  • Assisted in training new employees to enhance team performance.
  • Evaluated employee competencies annually to uphold high practice standards.
  • Prepared lab samples efficiently for processing at reference laboratories.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment for optimal functionality and safety.

Lab Assistant 2

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Distributed specimens to various facilities and labs with efficiency and timeliness.
  • Collected and processed specimens within medical environments to ensure accurate testing.
  • Cultivated positive customer relationships through effective communication strategies.

Transfusion Service Assistant

Sutter Sacramento General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering for blood products.
  • Monitored and evaluated blood product inventory, including PRBCs, Cryo, FFP, and platelets.
  • Set up Cryo, FFP, and platelets based on patient compatibility requirements.
  • Issued blood products while ensuring cross-checking of patient information.
  • Monitored temperatures of blood bank and surgery suite refrigerators to maintain proper storage conditions.
  • Irradiated blood units to enhance safety standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Biological Science

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
06.2020

CPT

Regional Occupational Program
Fairfield,Ca
06.2005

High School Diploma -

Waiakea High School
Hilo, HI
06-2002

Skills

  • Excellent lab practices
  • Maintaining healthy work environment
  • HIPAA
  • Proficiency in drawing blood
  • Excellent customer service
  • Following Lab procedures and policies
  • Experience with Epic, Microsoft Excel, Sunquest and Meditech
  • Experience with various modalities in the laboratory setting

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Sutter Medical Foundation Lab
05.2018 - Current

Lab Assistant 2

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2018

Transfusion Service Assistant

Sutter Sacramento General Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2016

Phlebotomist/Lab Technical Assistant

Queen Of Valley Medical Center
05.2005 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Biological Science

Diablo Valley College

CPT

Regional Occupational Program

High School Diploma -

Waiakea High School

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