Karissa Gillespie
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs, Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with other team members. . Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech Lab Assistant
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Ohio Region Float Lead
BioReference Laboratories
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Participated in promotional opportunities and onboarding of new accounts.
- Recruited talented individuals bringing sticking skills to Ohio region department.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Phlebotomy Technician
Berger Health System
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
Phlebotomy Technician
Genesis Health Care System
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Manager
McDonald's
08.2010 - 10.2015
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08.2024
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
U.S. Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO06.2020
Certification - Phlebotomy
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Zanesville, OH12.2014
High School Diploma -
Maysville High School
Zanesville, OH05.2012
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Contributing Team Player
- Specimen Processing
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Mathematics and Calculations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Blood Collections
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Blood Culturing
- Safety Assurance
- Documentation Compliance
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Lab Testing and Reporting
- Test Results Interpretation
- Sample Checking
- Data and Statistical Analysis
- Supply Maintenance
- Quality Control Guidelines
- CLIA & OSHA Compliance
- Advanced Word Processing
- Documentation Requirements
- Safe Specimen Handling
- Quality Control Procedures
- Sharp Critical Thinker
- Slide Mounting
- Record Preparation
- Sterilization Procedures
- Trained in HIPAA Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Information Protection
- Data Logging
- File Management
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Laboratory Techniques
- Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy Knowledge
- Sample Preparation
- Inventory Management Aptitude
- Lab Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Quality Control
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory Record Keeping
- Research Assistance
- Biohazard Management
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Testing
- Quality Control Monitoring
- Electrophoresis
- Infection Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Specimen Preparation
- Analytical Thinking
- Documentation and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- File and RecordKeeping
- Regulatory Compliance
- Supply Restocking
- Supply Management
- Policy Implementation
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Business Administration
- Workforce Management
- Expense Tracking
- Staff Training and Development
- Product Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Decision Making
- Project Planning
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Professional and Courteous
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Administration and Reporting
- Staff Training
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
4.0 Student
Timeline
Tech Lab Assistant
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Ohio Region Float Lead
BioReference Laboratories
02.2016 - 10.2018
Phlebotomy Technician
Berger Health System
10.2015 - 02.2017
Phlebotomy Technician
Genesis Health Care System
01.2015 - 10.2015
Manager
McDonald's
08.2010 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Colorado Technical University
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
U.S. Career Institute
Certification - Phlebotomy
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Maysville High School
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