KAJAL DEVI
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Quality-focused Lab Technician with 3+ years of extensive experience in preparing specimen samples and performing a wide variety of testing procedures, including CBC's, differentials, thyroids, coagulation, and urinalysis. Evaluated quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety, and risk management guidelines. Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD LAB TECHNICIAN/PHLEBOTOMIST/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Advanced Psychiatry Associates
04.2019 - Current
- Performs quality control, instrumentation, and calibration, reagent preparation, and other principles and methods in every section
- Records results on appropriate worksheets and computer systems and perform file maintenance and plots results of control runs
- Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results
- Consistency commended of the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of the patients' specimens
- Assess and identify errors and handle infectious material; accurately perform laboratory quality control procedures
- Responsible for, but not limited to, performing specimen collections, accession and preparing specimens for analysis, routine equipment operation
- Set up, calibrate, and operate a variety of laboratory and instruments; perform minor maintenance equipment and instruments
- Perform additional troubleshooting with assistance from analyzer technical support
- Investigate out of range and unexpected results by following established guidelines and perform appropriate action to resolution
- Performed continual maintenance and operating protocol for laboratory instrumentation to ensure optima operation and efficiency
- Collecting samples from patients for testing
- Interpreted and communicated patients results, alerting nurse or physician of abnormal findings
- Organized work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, checking labeling and arranging manifests and transmission reports for delivery
- Thoroughly trained in operating and performing routine maintenance on Beckman Coulter AU480 and access chemistry analyzer and Sysmex cell analyzer
- Created and maintained an excel file documenting problematic incidence involving specimens to identify trends and their possible solutions
- Ensure test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
Lab Technician /Medical Assistant
The Harried Center for Weight Loss
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Comfortable in assisting patients in pre-operative and post-operative procedures and care
- Transfer patients to and from exam table, positions patients for surgical procedures and assists with transport to appropriate areas
- Collect and review data including vital signs and diagnostic test reports
- Performs clinical tasks including venipuncture, phlebotomy, medication administration and specimen collection/handling according to policy and procedure
- Trained to on proper lead placement for EKGs, Pediatric Measurements, Proficient measuring blood pressure and taking vitals, Efficient in sterilization and using Autoclave, Capillary puncture, Urinalysis, Audiometer, introduced to basic Anatomy and Physiology, Knowledgeable of proper Infection Control policies and techniques, Patient positioning / Body mechanisms, increasing efficiency in First Aid and rapid response, can assist during exams.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1) -
Medical Assistant Certificate
Citrus Heights, CA01.2024
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA07.2018
Business in Accounting Certification -
Fiji National University
Suva01.2013
Skills
- Lab safety
- OSHA compliance
- Mentoring
- Phlebotomy and processing
- Medical terminology
- CPT, ICD9
- Delegating assigned workflows
- Customer service focused
- HIPAA compliance
- Knowledge of healthcare environment
- Maintains confidentiality
- Leadership
- Microsoft office, word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
- Team Leadership
- Safety Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- Instrument Calibration
Accomplishments
- HIPAA
- CPR/ BLS
- Business in Accounting Certificate
Timeline
LEAD LAB TECHNICIAN/PHLEBOTOMIST/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Advanced Psychiatry Associates
04.2019 - Current
Lab Technician /Medical Assistant
The Harried Center for Weight Loss
01.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1) -
Medical Assistant Certificate
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Carrington College
Business in Accounting Certification -
Fiji National University
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