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Nikita Willis

Louisville,KY

Summary

Experienced Cytology prep technician with over 20 years of experience in labortory. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cytology Prep Technician

Norton Healthcare
Louisville, United States
02.2009 - 06.2022
  • Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
  • Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
  • Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
  • Examined cell samples to detect abnormalities in color, shape or size of cellular components and patterns.
  • Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

REFERENCE LAB TECH

LabCorp
Louisville, United States
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Self-Motivated
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Microsoft Office
  • Active Listening
  • Good listening skills
  • Decision Making
  • Responsible
  • Teambuilding

Certification

  • Certified Cytology prep technician, Norton Healthcare - March 2019 until present

Timeline

Cytology Prep Technician

Norton Healthcare
02.2009 - 06.2022

REFERENCE LAB TECH

LabCorp
01.2003 - 01.2009

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