Ericka Turner
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Assistant. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Parkview Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Charge person duties when lead is off.
Specimen Processor/Courier
Comprehensive Urology
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by collecting specimens on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Overseen all aspects of processing single handedly for company.
- Trained new hire replacement before leaving company.
Lead Specimen Processor
Ascension Providence Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Entered all safety events (mislabeled/unlabelled specimens) for department.
- Recorded all temps on all thermometers in lab daily.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy Certificate
Baker College
Flint, MI06.2013
Skills
- Safe specimen handling
- Specimen Processing
- Sharp critical thinker
- Phlebotomy
- Data logging
- HIPAA Compliance
- Sample checking
- Sample Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Documentation requirements
- Hazardous waste disposal
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Parkview Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Specimen Processor/Courier
Comprehensive Urology
09.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Specimen Processor
Ascension Providence Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2021
No Degree - Phlebotomy Certificate
Baker College