Malasia Dockery
Maple Shade,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician with strong expertise in medical laboratory operations, skilled in diagnostic testing, specimen analysis, and quality control. Demonstrates consistent focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and accurate results. Proficient in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, maintaining safety standards, and upholding stringent protocols. Known for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach in fast-paced medical environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist Student
Virtua Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed routine laboratory tests and analyses to provide accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Carried out laboratory procedures and performed tests in accordance with established protocols.
- Actively handled and monitored quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and validity of test results.
- Maintained and operated laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, and automated analyzers.
- Inspected and cleaned laboratory equipment and glassware to ensure cleanliness and safety.
- Carried out accurate data entry into laboratory information systems.
- Provided exceptional patient care by maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Performed sample preparation and collection according to laboratory procedures.
- Resolved technical or performance issues with laboratory equipment.
- Experience within Chemistry, Hematology, Bloodbanking, and Microbiology departments.
Lab Assistant/Registrar/Phlebotomist
Virtua Health Outpatient Lab
03.2021 - 05.2025
- Registrars approximately 30 patients via Epic system per day.
- Gathers correct patient information, consent signatures, and explains HIPAA.
- Collects, processes, and packs patient specimens for company couriers to take to the correct processing lab.
- Experience drawing labs for Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, and Virtua.
- Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
- Trains new employees to registrar and perform phlebotomist duties to their best ability.
- Signs off on new hire competency paperwork.
- Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use.
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Managed inventory levels effectively by tracking supply usage and placing orders for required materials before depletion.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
Lab Assistant
Virtua Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Collect and process patient specimens for testing daily
- Perform pre-analytical processes including registration, ordering, patient identification, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, and specimen verification.
- Receives and processes specimens such as blood and urine samples in a laboratory, captures data and handles client and healthcare practitioner inquiries.
- Answers phone calls, makes phone calls to reference labs, doctors, nurses, and secretaries.
- Trains new employees to acceptable standards and signs new employees off on new hire competencies.
- Regulates assigned floors to employees for morning rounds, lunch breaks, and handles issues between co-workers within the collecting and receiving department.
- Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technologist
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor Township, New Jersey08.2025
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Harris School of Business
Cherry Hill, New Jersey08.2016
Nursing Program -
Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania04.2014
Skills
- Laboratory safety
- General laboratory techniques
- Medical laboratory software (EPIC)
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Sample processing
- Clinical microscopy
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Result reporting
- Adaptability
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Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist Student
Virtua Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Lab Assistant/Registrar/Phlebotomist
Virtua Health Outpatient Lab
03.2021 - 05.2025
Lab Assistant
Virtua Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2021
Nursing Program -
Widener University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technologist
Mercer County Community College
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Harris School of Business
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