Clinical Laboratory Technician
FF Thompson Hospital
Canandaigua, NY
06/04/12 - Current
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Implemented strategies aimed at improving efficiency within the laboratory setting.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in accordance with standards.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Ordered supplies and maintained an inventory of medical products required by the department.
- Identified opportunities to improve patient satisfaction scores through implementation of innovative solutions.
- Trained and supervised phlebotomists and lab assistants.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Coached new team members on ways to complete complex tasks, how to adhere to compliance standards and ways to improve productivity.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
