Kimberly Larrick
Mason,OH
Summary
Structured Lab Technician offering 15-year background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Talented Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and knowledgeable in Architect Machine, DXH, tops Urinalysis, pregnancy testing, flu strep and Covid testing. Handled All specimens with care and per compliance guidelines. Driven hardworking individual with hospital and office experience. Eager to learn and do new things
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant Ll
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2013 - Current
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Draw blood throughout the entire hospital on inpatients , send down to the lab and help process
MA/Phlebotomist Technician
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Cincinnati, OH
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted venipuncture
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drove to multiple nursing homes daily to Obtained blood specimens from patients by performing venipunctures and finger sticks multiple times per day.
Phlebotomist
Hoxworth Blood Center
Cincinnati, OH
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted venipuncture
- screened donors as they came into donor site or mobile unit
- check medical history, travel history, vitals and Hematocrit
- Draw 1 pint of blood from donors or connected donor to a double red machine and drew a double unit of reds cells and gave back platelets and plasma
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy area with appropriate supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Cincinnati, OHAssociate - Medical Assisting
South Western College
Cincinnati, OH08.2006
High School Diploma -
William Mason High School
Mason, OH05.2000
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
- Updating Medical Records
- Clear Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Blood Collection
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Willingness to Learn
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood Culturing
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Specimen Collection
- Sample Processing
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- positive atitude
- easy to get along with
- hard worker
Timeline
Lab Assistant Ll
The Christ Hospital
10.2013 - Current
MA/Phlebotomist Technician
The Christ Hospital Health Network
09.2011 - 10.2013
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2009 - 10.2011
Phlebotomist
Hoxworth Blood Center
03.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Associate - Medical Assisting
South Western College
High School Diploma -
William Mason High School