JENNIFER LUGO
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Highly-motivated, recent graduate, surgical technologist with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared laboratory samples for testing to ensure accurate analysis.
- Operated laboratory equipment and maintained cleanliness and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and ordering replacements.
- Documented test results accurately in patient records using electronic systems.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment to uphold testing standards.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
Specimen Processor
LabCorp
Fairbanks, AK
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately processing and labeling specimen samples.
- Reduced errors in specimen data entry through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment by implementing effective storage and tracking systems for specimens.
- Contributed to the accuracy of test results by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues with specimen quality, identification, or documentation.
- Work independently in a fast paced environment
Phlebotomist Technician
Tanana Chiefs Conference
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
University of Alaska Anchorage
Cum Laude, University Of Alaska Anchorage, 2025Certificate - Health
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Skills
- Processing Specimens
- Quality Patient Care
- Proper Storage Procedures
- OSHA Regulations
- Blood Cultures
- Pulse Oximetry
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Complex Terminology
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Patient Identification
- Health Education
- Safety Assurance
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Surgical instruments
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient preparation
- Operating room protocols
- Specimen handling
- Safety compliance
- Medical record management
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Preoperative checklists
- Surgical counts
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Collecting medical specimens
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical instrumentation
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical procedures
- Workplace safety
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Anatomy
- Aseptic techniques
- Safely disposing of needles
- Basic life support
- Surgical gowning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Alaska Regional Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Specimen Processor
LabCorp
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Tanana Chiefs Conference
07.2020 - 07.2023
Certificate - Health
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
University of Alaska Anchorage
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