Jan Selzer
Akron,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Summa Health-Akron City Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Summa Akron City Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2020
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Training of over 30 Student L.A.'s in 3.5 years. While in CCL.
- In charge of all L.A.'s scheduling, call offs etc.
- Certified on ortho line maintenance through ortho.
- Trained techs on ortho maintenance.
- Did all competencies L.A.'s and sign offs
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Histology Technician
Summa Akron City Hospital
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Retrieved pathological data and delivered pathologist's dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionists.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
Lab Assistant
Summa Akron City Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2014
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Akron, OHDiploma - Medical Assisting
National Institute of Technology
Cuyahoga Falls, OH06.2003
Skills
- Record Preparation
- Specimen Processing
- Supply Maintenance
- Research and Documentation
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Summa Health-Akron City Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Summa Akron City Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2020
Histology Technician
Summa Akron City Hospital
12.2014 - 12.2015
Lab Assistant
Summa Akron City Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
North High School
Diploma - Medical Assisting
National Institute of Technology
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