Margaret De Perio
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
Belleville,NJ
20
years of professional experience
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician supporting patient identification, specimen intake, and lab documentation in a clinical laboratory setting. Brings careful front-end coordination with patients, physicians, and laboratory staff while following policies and protocols to keep records accurate and interactions clear. Adds calm service and steady communication to high-volume laboratory workflows, with emphasis on reliable intake and clean documentation.
Work History
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
1 Year 6 Months- Processing through accessioning, labeling, and preparation for laboratory testing.
- Monitor quality control checks and document findings to support consistent laboratory testing standards.
- Coordinate specimen accessioning and routing to keep samples organized and ready for analysis.
- Review requisitions and patient information for completeness before releasing samples into workflow.
- Maintain laboratory safety protocols while handling specimens, chemicals, and routine cleanup tasks.
- Perform testing and analysis support according to established laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Document results accurately in laboratory records and communicate exceptions to the appropriate team members.
- Troubleshoot routine equipment and workflow issues to minimize disruption during specimen processing.
- Support patient communication by answering routine specimen collection questions and directing concerns appropriately.
- Train new staff on specimen handling, workflow steps, and documentation expectations within the lab.
- Verify sample labels and paperwork to reduce avoidable delays in laboratory processing.
Laboratory Administrative Assistant
3 Years- Handle patient identifications weekly by following lab policies and verification protocols.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse patient population to answer questions and maintain a calm, professional experience.
- Coordinate front-desk laboratory administration, including scheduling, records support, and daily office follow-up.
- Reinforce laboratory procedures by supporting new staff with instructions, policy review, and day-to-day guidance.
Laboratory Assistant (Lipid Lab)
5 Years- Maintained laboratory instruments and troubleshot equipment issues to support uninterrupted test operations.
- Assisted with routine testing setup to keep lipid lab operations moving smoothly.
- Updated spreadsheets and office files used to track specimen activity and reporting.
- Organized daily work files and lab records to keep documentation easy to retrieve.
- Supported training of new staff on specimen handling and basic lab workflow.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed laboratory safety and chemical handling procedures.
Bench Lead Data Processor
10 Years 1 Month- Trained bench processors on coding procedures and day-to-day workflow expectations.
- Reviewed specimen paperwork for accuracy and routed discrepancies for correction.
- Supported bench processors with coding questions and workload coordination during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Leadership
Training and development
Data entry/Processing
Specimen collection
Quality control
Specimen operations
Troubleshooting
Laboratory safety protocols
Chemical safety
Testing and analysis support
Microsoft Excel
Laboratory documentation
Data recording
Results reporting
Specimen accessioning
Requisition auditing
Patient communication
Training support
Office administration
HIPAA compliance
Blood specimen handling
Timeline
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Laboratory Administrative Assistant
Med Screen Laboratories
03.2022 - 03.2025Read More
Laboratory Assistant (Lipid Lab)
Bio-References Laboratory Inc
03.2017 - 03.2022Read More
Bench Lead Data Processor
Bio-References Laboratory Inc
02.2007 - 03.2017Read More
St. Mary’s high school
High School Diploma
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