Overview

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Lauren Powers

Healthcare

Pensacola,FL

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Laboratory Technician/ Medical Assistant

American Family Care, Inc

Pensacola, Florida

02.2024 - 11.2024

Certified in BAT Screening, and Drug Testing.
Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, optimizing workflow efficiency while minimizing downtime.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Performed Covid, Flu, Strep, Mono testing.
Performed DOT/ NON DOT screening.
Performed EKG, Audiogram, vision test.
Performed shots, and immunizations.

Limited X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant

Baptist Urgent Care

Little Rock, AR

09.2022 - 02.2024

Operated X-ray equipment to produce high-quality images for diagnostic purposes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.
Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
Collaborated with physicians and healthcare staff to evaluate patient history and determine appropriate imaging procedures, enhancing patient care efficiency.
Transfer images to PACS.
Shooting chest x ray checking for pneumonia or bronchitis.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of imaging procedures.
Assisted in training new X-Ray technicians, sharing knowledge, tips, and best practices to improve overall department performance.

Specimen Collector

Aegis Labs

North Little Rock, Arkansas

07.2022 - 08.2023

Utilized electronic health record systems to document specimen collection details, maintaining up-to-date and accurate patient information.
Monitored specimen integrity during transport to laboratory facilities, ensuring timely analysis and minimizing potential contamination risks.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient schedules for specimen collection, optimizing workflow efficiency in clinical settings.
Completed in-house testing procedures for quick results.
Printed results reports and submitted for review.
Ensured proper storage conditions for specimens, resulting in preserved integrity for accurate testing results.
Enhanced patient comfort during collection by maintaining a clean, organized, and calming environment.
Collaborated with laboratory personnel to expedite specimen analysis and reporting of critical findings.
Collection of urine and saliva samples from current and new patients.
Logging of face sheets and implementing patient information for lab use.
Patient medication checks.
Prep of samples for lab testing. Performing processing and transport of samples.

Lead Covid Coordinator

Baxter Medical

Marion, NC

02.2022 - 06.2022

Tested employees for covid 19 performing nasal swabs.
Focus on employee safety through rigorous track of quarantine subjects and their encounters.
Preformed admin and receptionist duties between testing
Updated employee information and medical status in a company tracker

Phlebotomist

OneBlood

Crestview, Florida

02.2021 - 09.2021

Performed both automatic and manual blood pressure, vitals, screened donors, finger sticks, and blood samplings.
Performed blood draw using butterfly and 16 gauge needles
Worked on a mobile center traveling to different location to perform tasks
Calibration of machines to donors
Phlebotomy certified

Medical Assistant

Emerald Coast Urgent Care

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

05.2020 - 03.2021

Automatic and manual blood pressures
Assisted nurses in day prep and annual room checks
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified lice tech

Mental Health Technician

Gulf Coast Treatment Center