Janie Washburn
Ashville,AL
Summary
High performance professional with more than 15 years of diverse, challenging, and rewarding business experience. Confident, articulate, and results-oriented. Meet project deadlines and requirements while performing multiple tasks within high-tempo environments. Extensive experience in patient care, customer service, multi-line switchboard operations, invoicing, and scheduling appointments. Professional strengths developed from education and experience include: Analytical Thinking, Verbal / Written Communication, Patient Charting, Problem Solving, Laboratory Maintenance, Multitasking, HIPAA Regulations, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Medical Terminology, Buffers and Plates, Customer Service and Retention, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Literate, Various Chemistry Analyzers, Centrifuge Use and Care. Medical Laboratory Technician skilled in collecting and processing biological specimens for laboratory testing and analysis. Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, procedural calibration and quality control review, assessment and subsequent reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Seasoned MT ready to take ownership of labs' diagnostic performance and safety records. Dedicated to providing rapid turnaround times without sacrificing personnel safety or diagnostic accuracy. Keen adopter of emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist, AMT
Children's Hospital of Alabama
05.2017 - Current
- Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
Medical Lab Technician
Atherotech Diagnostics Lab
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Processed and accurately reported out more than 1,000 patient specimens daily
- Met physician demands in a timely manner while under arduous workloads
- Ran startup and shutdown procedures on all Special Chemistry Analyzers
- Ensured network, system, as well as, data availability, and integrity through preventive maintenance and upgrades
- Interpreted research findings and summarized data into comprehensive, detailed reports
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory
- Performed calculations and prepared solutions for the manufacture of complex panel formats
- Prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in the analyses of samples.
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
12.2012 - 02.2014
- Assisted nurses in patient care, vitals; documented daily AccuCheck Quality Control and patient results
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures such as setting up and operating special high-dollar medical equipment
- Provided direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being by offering assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, and safety
- Took advantage of any opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities.
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
DonohooAuto
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Executed daily tasks including answering calls, scanning, title applications, inventory management, and assisted sales representatives in processing consumer files and documentation
- Developed and implemented complex Internet and Intranet applications on multiple platforms
- Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on a regular basis.
Assistant Office Manager
Liberty Park Joint Venture
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Answered and quickly redirected up to 100 calls per day, kept office documentation, and organized consumer files
- Assessed urgency and priorities before accepting or declining appointments and meeting with the CEO
- Coordinated, scheduled, and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events
- Compiled annual recommendations for end-of-fiscal-year budgets
- Served as corporate liaison between the finance, IT, and marketing departments.
Receptionist
Industrial Chemicals, Inc.
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Operated multi-line switchboard, assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable, customer service, scanned files, organized incoming invoices, and scheduled appointments
- Managed office supplies, vendors, office organization and upkeep
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording and delivering accurate messages
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
Education
Clinical Laboratory Technology -
Jefferson State Community College
Associate of Science Degree -
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL08.2021
Skills
- PeopleSoft; Microsoft Word, Excel Desk Manager, and AutoManager Proficient with various Windows operating systems, including memory management, communications, networking, display, printing, files systems, and device drivers Install, configure, and manage local printers
- Quality control monitoring
- Gram Staining
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Coagulation Testing
- Blood Bank Operations
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control Procedures
- Microbiology Techniques
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Sterile technique
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Reagent Preparation
- Hematology
- Clinical chemistry
- Immunology
- Fluid analysis
- Urinalysis Performance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Training and mentoring
Additional Information
A complete list of college classes, industry-related training, seminars and courses can be provided upon request.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
MT
Personal Traits
Detail Oriented, Flexible, Team Player, Reliable, Approachable
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Medical Technologist, MT(AMT)-American Medical Technologists.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist, AMT
Children's Hospital of Alabama
05.2017 - Current
Medical Lab Technician
Atherotech Diagnostics Lab
05.2015 - 05.2016
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
12.2012 - 02.2014
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
DonohooAuto
07.2008 - 10.2009
Receptionist
Industrial Chemicals, Inc.
09.2007 - 04.2008
Assistant Office Manager
Liberty Park Joint Venture
05.2007 - 09.2008
Clinical Laboratory Technology -
Jefferson State Community College
Associate of Science Degree -
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Auburn University-Montgomery