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Gwendolyn Foster

Summary

Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-versed in using the LIS. Strong background in management and leadership. Dependable team member trained in register operations and customer service. Contributes to smooth front-end operations and goes beyond requirements to handle customer needs. Reliable, team-oriented, and efficiently completes assignments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant 1

Vizia Diagnostics
03.2025 - Current


  • Performs routine and limited non-routine functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples
  • Perform routine and limited non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) (under general supervision and according to policies and procedures)
  • Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
  • Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually and automated
  • Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
  • Responsible for all assigned clerical duties
  • Generate and maintain department statistics, if applicable
  • Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies
  • Capable of accessioning surgical pathology specimens utilizing a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
  • Properly label specimens components (jars, cassettes, slides, etc.).
  • Maintain filing systems to include FFPE tissue blocks, prepared slides, and related documents.

Laboratory Assistant

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collect laboratory specimens: Follow department policies/procedures for specimen collection, including Standard Precautions. Research and collect appropriate specimen for the test requested.
  • Deliver great customer services: Establish and maintain effective relationships ( internal and external). Update the clients of any delays or extended wait times due to testing.
  • Process specimens: By sorting, placing them in the centrifuges, then placing them in 3 different testing machines then we will notify the technologist when the specimens are brought into the technical area. Keep accessioning work area clean/stock with in data necessary and appropriate supplies, complete manifest.
  • Be informed/ provide information: Read and complete all training in the TDC.
  • Performed diverse functions using computer-interfaced equipment, robotics and high-technology industrial applications.
  • Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.

Hospital Services Tech III/ Trainer/Team Leader

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring and motivating employees.
  • Enhanced manufacturing processes, reduced waste and enhanced quality through Shipping and Handling.
  • Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.
  • Handled receipt, storage, identification and delivery of and blood, platelets & frozen products for our clients.
  • Properly documented all specimens received.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures during shift
  • Communicated with Hospital's regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.

Container Handler/ Trainer

American Red Cross
08.2008 - 01.2010
  • Completed visual inspections of Blood boxes to check quality against standards.
  • Managed team to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during operations.

Education

Health Care Science -

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
05.2017

Timeline

Lab Assistant 1

Vizia Diagnostics
03.2025 - Current

Laboratory Assistant

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
10.2022 - 02.2023

Hospital Services Tech III/ Trainer/Team Leader

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
01.2018 - 09.2022

Container Handler/ Trainer

American Red Cross
08.2008 - 01.2010

Health Care Science -

Atlanta Technical College

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