Lisa Reinert
Princeton,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills eager to secure a document control position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fairview Health Services
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment
Medical Laboratory Technician
Healthpartners Riverway Clinics
07.2000 - 12.2019
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures and test equipment
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results
- Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting or calling for service to resolve issues quickly.
- Organized patient charts and completed documentation to other team members, as needed.
- Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software
Phlebotomist
North Clinic
12.1999 - 07.2000
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection
Laboratory Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
03.1993 - 08.1999
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Reported Lab results to medical providers
- Processed specimens for courier pick up
- Entered Laboratory Orders from medical providers
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Center, MN05.2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA12.1998
Diploma - Data Entry Operator
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA11.1989
Skills
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook experience
- Customer Experience
- Demographics Information
- Patient Registration
- Trainer Mentoring
- Clerical Support
- Creating documentation in patient chart
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Clinical content validator and Super User for implementation of Epic Beaker Laboratory Information System- March 2019
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ASCP Board certified
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fairview Health Services
01.2020 - 07.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Healthpartners Riverway Clinics
07.2000 - 12.2019
Phlebotomist
North Clinic
12.1999 - 07.2000
Laboratory Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
03.1993 - 08.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
North Hennepin Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hawkeye Community College
Diploma - Data Entry Operator
Hawkeye Community College