Mackenzie G. Tharp

• Efficiently processing, labeling, and aliquoting specimens for testing.
• Accurate use of a centrifuge (to spin blood specimens and produce serum to test).
• Accurate use of PPE when handling hazardous samples.
• Developed strong working relationships with other departments within the lab setting.
• Strong Communication with clients locally and non-locally.
• Supported patient result accuracy by troubleshooting and resolving specimen-related issues.
• Improved turnaround time for test results by managing workload in a timely manner.
• Completed complex procedures to prepare slides to be analyzed.
• problem tracking data entry mistakes to ensure that the right test codes are ordered for each patient.
• Separating and dividing specimens depending on the location they're being sent to and what tests are being run on them (Example: Urine Cultures, 2ALs, Lavenders).
• Accurately aliquoting specific pour-off amounts.
• Delivering samples to White River Health in a timely manner, following a drop schedule.
• Separating specimens into the fridge or freezer, depending on if they're ambient, fridge, or frozen.
• Bagging and preparing specimens to be flown to bordering states.
• Making sure all specimens are scanned into QLS, so we can prove they were handled accurately.
• Following HIPAA to protect patient health information.
• And most importantly, keeping the patients test results my top priority.

• Used personal protective equipment(PPE) to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
• Ensured completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner by prioritizing assigned workload.
• Practiced infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
• Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment.

Completed accounting classes and work in excel which has improved my work in data entry.