Ma Erna Polintan
CANOGA PARK,CA
Summary
Dynamic Med Tech and Lab Assistant with a proven track record at West Hills Assisted Living and Quest Diagnostic Laboratories. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and direct patient care, enhancing laboratory efficiency and patient satisfaction. Skilled in specimen handling and fostering positive patient interactions, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality outcomes and compassionate service.
Endearing Medical Technician committed to ensuring patients are comfortable and at ease while under hospital supervision. Gifted with superb oral and written communication skills. Hands-on experience preparing treatment rooms, performing medical administrative duties and retrieving and interpreting laboratory and procedure results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Tech
West Hills Assisted Living
West Hills, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
Lab Assistant
Diagnostic Laboratories and Radiology
Burbank, CA
03.2014 - 11.2019
- 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.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
West Hills, CA
02.2017 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Education
LVN - License Vocational Nursing
National Career College
Panorama City, CA01.2022
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient interaction
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Patient vital taking
- Medical record documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Med Tech
West Hills Assisted Living
09.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
02.2017 - 08.2018
Lab Assistant
Diagnostic Laboratories and Radiology
03.2014 - 11.2019
LVN - License Vocational Nursing
National Career College