Laurette Kravecz
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional with experience in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 10+ years of industry expertise. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2005 - Current
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
Medical Laboratory Technician /Phlebotomist
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
Saint Augustine, FL
04.2001 - 11.2004
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Roche Vitamins Inc
Belvidere, New Jersey
06.1987 - 03.2000
- Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties.
- Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
- Diagnosed and reported malfunctions of technical equipment.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Experienced in the use of analytical equipment for the purpose of testing such as HPLC, GC, Wet Bench methods and Titrations.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Roche Biomedical Laboratory
Raritan, New Jersey
03.1985 - 06.1987
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
Warren Hospital
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
12.1984 - 03.1985
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Conducted hematology, chemistry and microbiology tests regularly.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
No Degree - Cosmetology
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FLLicensed Medical Laboratory Technician / AMT Cert - Medical Laboratory Technology
Warren Hospital School of Medical Technology
Phillipsburg NJ12.1984
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Issue Resolution
- Client Consultations
- Hair Coloring and Highlighting
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Contributing Team Player
- Quality Control Analysis
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Sharps Disposal
- Regulatory Standards
- BAC and Drug Screening
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Universal Precautions
- Cell Counts and Differentials
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Microscopic Examination
- File Organization and Maintenance
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Patient Relations
- Instrument Calibration
- Patient Records Documentation
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
Timeline
Licensed Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
01.2005 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician /Phlebotomist
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
04.2001 - 11.2004
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Roche Vitamins Inc
06.1987 - 03.2000
Medical Laboratory Technician
Roche Biomedical Laboratory
03.1985 - 06.1987
Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
Warren Hospital
12.1984 - 03.1985
No Degree - Cosmetology
First Coast Technical College
Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician / AMT Cert - Medical Laboratory Technology
Warren Hospital School of Medical Technology
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