Matthew A. Laboy
Bronx,N.Y
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in pathology laboratory operations, specimen handling, and laboratory information systems (LIS). Skilled in quality control, documentation management, and maintaining accurate specimen tracking in fast-paced clinical environments. Proven ability to collaborate with laboratory staff and ensure compliance with medical protocols. Fluent in Spanish with strong communication and organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Associate- pathology lab
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Specimen Receipt and Handling: Receiving surgical specimens, ensuring proper documentation, and verifying the integrity of the samples.
- Entering specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS), including patient demographics, specimen type, and source.
- Performing basic quality control checks on specimens and related documentation. Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of specimens, including tracking their movement and storage.
- Interacting with other laboratory personnel, pathologists, and possibly clinicians to address any issues or concerns related to specimens.
Lab Assistant/ Accessioner
Eastside Pathology
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Received, verified, and accessioned patient specimens while ensuring accurate labeling and matching with physician requisitions.
- Prepared and organized tissue cassettes and pathology slides for laboratory processing, maintaining precise specimen identification and tracking.
- Filed and archived slides, paraffin blocks, and laboratory documentation in accordance with laboratory record-retention policies.
- Scanned and uploaded patient requisitions and supporting documentation into the laboratory information system (LIS) and electronic records system.
- Reviewed requisition forms for completeness and accuracy, verifying patient demographics, specimen source, and test orders.
Retail Sales Consultant
AT&T
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Interacting with customers and providing prompt and courteous customer service to all customers in the store or via phone or email.
- Variety in your work schedule.
- Identify and resolve customer related issues.
- Identifying and solving problems.
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of wireless services and equipment in order to provide information to the customer.
- Turning customers on to the newest wireless accessories.
Education
Associate degree - criminal justice
Bronx Community College
Bronx, N.YBA - business administration
Lehman College
Bronx, N.YSkills
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory information system
- Quality control
- Documentation management
- Tissue processing
- Record retention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quantitative skills
- Financial analysis
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Business Associate- pathology lab
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant/ Accessioner
Eastside Pathology
01.2023 - 03.2025
Retail Sales Consultant
AT&T
03.2021 - 01.2023
Associate degree - criminal justice
Bronx Community College
BA - business administration
Lehman College