Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Preformed routine bacteriology, including the set up and reading of plates, susceptibility testing and maintenance of a cleanly work environment
Ran and resulted quality control of bacteriological media and the BD Phoenix, Cepheid Gene Xpert, and Biomerieux Biofire
Performed a variety PCR testing including MRSA, Covid-19 and Clostridium difficile
Phlebotomist
Memorial Heathcare
04.2022 - 07.2022
Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Responsible for a variety of venipuncture techniques involving the collection of blood specimens for the Inpatient,outpatient and Emergency room at Memorial Healthcare
Warehouse Person
Martin-Brower
06.2018 - 04.2022
Managed a clean, safe work environment requiring independent time management and precise attention to detail
Senior Thesis Project
Lake Superior State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
Impact of Temperature on T4 Bacteriophage Quantification and Specificity - Propagated growth of T4 Bacteriophage and Quantified proliferation based on temperature variation.
Laborer
Saylor Railroad Welding
06.2017 - 08.2017
Regulated welding equipment including chemically reactive materials and operated machinery