Monika Padarath
SANCARLOS,CA
Summary
Diligent Laboratory Assistant professional skilled in collecting and interpreting data obtained through experimentation. Maintains detailed and comprehensive laboratory notebooks and keeps operation in full compliance with standards. Meticulous, accurate and thorough with great problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
South San Francisco, California
08.2013 - Current
- Supported Kaiser Permanente laboratory specimen accessioning and labeling workflows
- Prepared specimens for testing using centrifuges and transport protocols
- Verified requisitions and matched samples to provider orders
- Assisted technologists in test setup and sample handling for accurate and timely analysis
- Prepared samples for analysis by following standard laboratory procedures.
- Isolated and identified specimens for laboratory examination.
- Followed Kaiser Permanente safety, HIPAA, and infection control procedures
- Communicated specimen status with nurses, patients, and clinic staff
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper use of laboratory equipment or techniques.
- Managed lab inventory and procured supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
- Participated in meetings to share insights on project progress and contribute to decision-making.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanent
South San Francisco, California
03.2013 - 08.2013
- pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight) for an average of [15–20] patients per day.
- Assisted physicians and nurses during physical exams, minor office surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, immunizations, and point-of-care (POC) testing under direct provider supervision.
- Executed phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKG setups, and ear lavages while adhering to strict OSHA and infection-control guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Sterilized instruments and prepared examination rooms between patient visits to uphold safety and compliance standards.
Education
Turlock High
Turlock, CASome College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Program
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA 03.2012 - 06.2012
Skills
- Specimen accessioning
- Requisition verification
- Specimen processing
- Sample preparation
- Centrifuge operation
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Pipetting techniques
- Specimen transport
- Laboratory documentation
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Laboratory safety
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2013 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanent
03.2013 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy Program
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
03.2012 - 06.2012
Turlock High