Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Karmen Carter

Euclid,Ohio

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee 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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welding Machine Operator

Swagelok
Solon, OH
07.2020 - Current
  • Clean work surfaces before beginning a new job to ensure optimal performance of the machine.
  • Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
  • Repair defective welds by removing them completely or grinding them down and re-welding them.
  • Position workpieces manually or with hoists or cranes so that pieces can be joined together properly.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Adjust machine settings as necessary to achieve desired results.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Inspect welds for quality assurance purposes ensuring they meet safety standards and customer specifications.

Specimen Processor

Parkway Clinical
Beachwood, OH
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Ensured that all collected specimens were stored properly and securely.
  • Obtained saliva or viral swab samples for analysis
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Answered various amount of calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with patients, healthcare providers, staff members.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
  • Recorded specimen data into laboratory information systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Adhered to all departmental policies and procedures related to specimen processing.
  • Captured client and specimen data electronically to build and update files.
  • Processed specimens and prepared them for testing according to established procedures.
  • Utilized personal protective equipment while handling biohazardous material safely and securely at all times.
  • Verified patient information against medical records before releasing test results from the laboratory system.

Lab Technician

Champions Clinical
Cleveland, OH
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
  • Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Health Careers Center High School
Cleveland, OH
06-2007

Skills

  • Reading & interpreting blueprints
  • Equipment Operation
  • Welding
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

  • Data Entry
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Information Security
  • Laboratory Safety Protocols
  • Specimen Processing
  • Positive and Professional
  • Microsoft Excel
  • BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
  • Blood Collection
  • Venipuncture
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Care

Certification

  • CPR Certifications
  • Phlebotomy Certifications

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welding Machine Operator

Swagelok
07.2020 - Current

Specimen Processor

Parkway Clinical
02.2017 - 03.2021

Lab Technician

Champions Clinical
10.2015 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Health Careers Center High School
Karmen Carter