Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Central Processing Laboratory Technician
Akron General Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Receives in inpatient and outpatient specimens
troubleshooting 8100 instrument in chemistry
Packing and organizing send-out specimens to Main Campus by priority and temperature
Communicating with nurses and doctors about different tests
Correcting test orders by looking at various test directories from Cleveland Clinic, ARUP Laboratories, Mayo Clinic, and Quest Diagnostics
Answering phone calls regarding questions about tests, stability, temperature and collection
Messaging doctors If a test was incorrectly ordered or a patient needs to be recollected
Fruit Expert
Edible Arrangements
09.2019 - 01.2023
Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels, minimizing overstock issues and ensuring optimal product availability.
Increased store efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked fruit department.
Ensured freshness of produce by regularly inspecting and rotating stock, resulting in reduced waste and improved sales.
Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and fruit handling best practices to ensure consistent team performance.
Responsibilities and Achievements
Providing great customer service
• Putting together fruit arrangements
• Answering phone calls
• Assisting in making and creating orders
• Prepping fruit
• Cashiering duties including closing drawer depositing money
• Cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishes, and trash
*seasonal job as needed
Title Endoscopy Equipment Specialist
Summa Health System Akron City Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2022
Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Maintained inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
Standardized documentation procedures related to maintenance activities, leading to improved record-keeping accuracy.
Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
Responsibilities and Achievements
Responsible of the cleaning and sterilization processing of endoscopes from the Operating room and
Endoscopy department
• Delivers clean endoscopes and receives the dirty endoscopes for processing
• Checks functionality of endoscopes reporting repairs/leaks to ensure patient safety
• Cleaning duties as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
John R. Buchtel High School
Akron
No Degree -
Stark State College
Canton, OH
Skills
Laboratory safety protocols
Sample Preparation
Interpersonal and written communication
Specimen Processing
Chemical Handling
Hazardous Materials Handling
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Specimen Preparation
Issue Troubleshooting
Exceptional organizational skills and adaptability