Laura Schulte
Oxford
Summary
Dynamic Lab Assistant with experience at Mercy Health - West Hospital, skilled in specimen processing and lab equipment maintenance. Enhanced laboratory efficiency through meticulous inventory management and data logging. Known for compassionate patient care and adaptability in high-pressure situations, ensuring accurate results and fostering trust with diverse populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Mercy Health - West Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2013
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Phlebotomist
Fort Hamilton Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2005
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Education
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, OH05-1996
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab inventory management
- Data logging
- File management
- Proficient in phone correspondence
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Mercy Health - West Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2013
Phlebotomist
Fort Hamilton Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2005
Hamilton High School
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