Lashay Teague
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Organized Lab Assistant with 23 years of hands-on experience and exceptional skills in recordkeeping and specimen collection. Well-trained and comfortable dealing with complex and sensitive laboratory equipment. Accurate in extracting reliable and valuable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
HCA Florida Capital Regional Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
- Managed lab work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.
- Monitored quality control measures for accuracy of test results.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
- Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Lab Assistant/Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Athens, GA
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Investigated any discrepancies between patient data entry systems and actual collections performed by staff members.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving patients or staff members.
- Resolved any customer service issues promptly by providing timely information or assistance.
- Monitored the workflow of specimens from collection through analysis, storage, disposal or transfer as appropriate.
- Conducted safety audits on a regular basis to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering additional supplies as needed.
- Followed up on pending orders or test results in order to expedite delivery time frames.
- Maintained accurate records of patient specimens collected and processed during shift.
- Performed daily quality control checks on laboratory equipment.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to laboratory practices and techniques.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines regarding confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Reviewed test results for accuracy prior to release for reporting or archiving purposes.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA01-2003
GED -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA01-1999
Skills
- Scheduling
- Data Collection
- Data Entry
- Payment Processing
- Follow-Up Skills
- Filing
- Researching
- Order Processing
- Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Proficiency
- Professional Telephone Demeanor
- Team Development
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Medical Records Review
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Staff Training
- Venipuncture
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Infection Control Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance Understanding
- Patient Care Management
- Team Leadership Abilities
- Health Education
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Customer Communications
Timeline
Lab Assistant
HCA Florida Capital Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
Lab Assistant/Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
02.2017 - 02.2023
Practical Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
GED -
Hawkeye Community College
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