Jamie Andrews
Maplewood,Minnesota
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams.
Skilled Laboratory Technician with expertise in blood processing, antigen screening procedures and related medical laboratory duties. Exemplary history of organization and efficiency in clinical lab settings.
Insightful Laboratory Technician with commitment to excellence and calm demeanor. Effective team player promoting Team work and effective Communication Reliable and highly accurate Lab Tech focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure. Seasoned Laboratory Assistant adept at maintaining equipment, documenting activities and restocking supplies. Hardworking and reliable professional with 21 years of related experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Testing Tech
Homeland Testing
St.Paul, MN
03.2020 - Current
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Collected and processed over 400 people in 12 hour shift
- Dealt with unhappy clients in calm matter to resolve with all parties involved
Lab Assistant
Stillwater Medical Group
Stillwater, MN
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Helped over 300 patients in day, with various testing.
Laboratory Technician
Fairview Health Services
Maplewood , MN
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Provided exceptional service to 150 patients per day by employing excellent customer service and collecting samples accurately while maintaining sterile environment .
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Verified purity of specimens collected through sterile collections and blood drawing methods.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Epic.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Dsp
Phoenix Residence Inc.
West Saint Paul , MN
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
- Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to Direct care treatment planning.
- Helped with diagnosing patients and delivering treatments with timely medication administration and specimen collection.
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored 10 peoples progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
Lab Technician
Allina Health System
Saint Paul , MN
06.2001 - 07.2012
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Managed operational documents and produced hourly reports detailing activities.
- Provided exceptional service to 100- 150 patients per day by employing sterile needle collection and Proper handling of specimens
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Century College
Saint Paul, MN06.2002
Nursing Assistant
Red Cross
Saint Paul01.2000
Diploma - Diploma
Park High School, Cottage Grove Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN06.2000
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Lab result interpretation
- Documentation and reporting
- Infection Control
- Quality control
- Specimen collection
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Blood specimen collecting
- Follow covid19 collection process
- Sterile technique
- Analyzing specimens to determine if covid19 is positive
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- NAAT knowledge
- Sofia Quidel Knowledge
- PCR Knowledge
- Holter Monitor knowledge
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Stillwater Medical Group
10.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Testing Tech
Homeland Testing
03.2020 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Fairview Health Services
06.2018 - 06.2021
Dsp
Phoenix Residence Inc.
11.2016 - 06.2017
Lab Technician
Allina Health System
06.2001 - 07.2012
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Century College
Nursing Assistant
Red Cross
Diploma - Diploma
Park High School, Cottage Grove Minnesota
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