Noor Abdulhasan

Responsible for identifying and securing surgical specimens, received as tissues, slides, or paraffin blocks. Keeps accurate records on each specimen so that patient diagnosis is not compromised. Maintains supplies to ensure the functional flow of patient cases from receipt to completion. Assists pathologist in specimen preparation/grossing procedure and provides support service in histology/cytology specimen processing.

• Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
• Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
• Providing excellent customer service by promptly answering patient inquiries.
• Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.

• Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
• Followed ethical codes to protect the confidentiality of patient medical information.
• Converted written materials from one language to another such as books, publications, or web pages.
• Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
• Interpreted services to families during the process of scheduling initial visits and coordination of ongoing treatment.
• Followed ethical codes to protect the confidentiality of patient medical information.

• Delivered support to medical staff in the completion of patient paperwork.
• Followed document protocols to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records.
• Providing excellent customer service by promptly answering patient inquiries.
• Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
• Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
• Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in the proper sequence to establish a chain of payments.
• Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
• Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
• Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
• Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as an initial contact point for medical office visits.
• Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy the remainder of patient financial obligations.
• Answered incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and filed medical records.
• Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.

• Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
• Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
• Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.

• Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date, and time of collection
• Collects blood specimens using the appropriate technique
• Labels, processes, and delivers to the lab for testing
• Being multitasks by receiving the samples, entering data, and answering the phone
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity.

• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
• Stocked phlebotomy car or carrier with appropriate supplies
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
• Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
• Visiting different facilities to draw blood
• Process the blood work and prepare it for the Lab Techs.

• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles and provides appropriate post-care of phlebotomy site
• Counseled patients to ease their fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws
• Cooperates with coworkers for the completion of assignments and sets priorities for specimen collection
• Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information
• Collect, receive and process samples to identify suitability
• Prepare samples for testing using various types of laboratory equipment
• Perform POCT like flu test, pregnancy test, etc.
• Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
• Answer telephones and work laboratory information System
• Correctly, quickly, and accurately enter patient data in to laboratory information system.

• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
• Counseled patients to ease their fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station
• Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
• Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
• Organizes, prioritizes, and obtains blood draw requests
• Includes TRAUMAS, STAT, ASAP, Timed, morning draws, and routine requests as received
• Operate the hospital tube system to receive incoming specimens, distributes to appropriate area
• Receives outpatient laboratory specimens and requisitions according to department policies, assuring correct specimen type, and verifying complete patient identification information
• Operates the hospital information System, to order, cancel, add lab test requests
• Greets all visitors, patients, customers and staff
• Operates telecommunication equipment including telephone, pagers and faxes
• Clean and restock the work area and the carts.

• Transported patients from rooms and prepared them for treatment
• Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment
• Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation
• Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysis
• Attached dialyze and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment
• Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment
• Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations
• Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards
• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts
• Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies
• Coordinated review, revision, and creation of operational policies within emergency department
• Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments
• Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.

• Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications
• Audited specimen integrity and identification
• Utilized the specimen to record, report and post specimen results
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness
• Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of described care provided and patient responses
• Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal
• Performed lab tests and communicated results
• Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment
• Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests
• Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.