Renetha Booker
St Louis,MO
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Lab Assistant 3/Preceptor
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
- Aids the Pathologists by collecting tissue and biopsied samples by sterile technique to be tested for malignancies.
- Continuously improved personal skill set through ongoing training opportunities, staying current on industry best practices in pathology assistance.
- Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff in the Core lab, Phlebotomy, and Pathology.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Blood Collection Specialist
American Red Cross
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Safeguarded blood donors well-being by conducting thorough health screenings before initiating any blood draw procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by utilizing proper venipuncture techniques and adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment regularly, guaranteeing optimal performance during every procedure.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various work settings, including hospitals, clinics, blood drives, and mobile collection units.
Phlebotomy Specialist
Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2016
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety measures.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Phebotomist/Specimen Collector
Cape Girardeau Physician Associates
Cape Girardeau, MO
07.2004 - 10.2007
- Collected and labeled specimens according to established protocols.
- Verified patient information accuracy on specimen labels.
- Processed specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of specimen collection activities.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Practical Nursing
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Specialist
Metro Business College of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO11.2003
Certificate of Completion - Medical Transcription
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO02-2002
Skills
- Data Entry
- Epic software
- Patient registration
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
- Staff Training
- Tissue Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Flow Cytometry collection and processing
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant
- BLS certified/Adults and Infants
- Preceptor
Affiliations
- President and founder of Tay Day Foundation
- Collaborates with teams to help reorganize and revamp or areas
- Activities/ Team Building Coordinator for MBMC Pathology
Timeline
Pathology Lab Assistant 3/Preceptor
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
Blood Collection Specialist
American Red Cross
04.2016 - 12.2016
Phlebotomy Specialist
Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2016
Phebotomist/Specimen Collector
Cape Girardeau Physician Associates
07.2004 - 10.2007
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Practical Nursing
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Specialist
Metro Business College of Cape Girardeau
Certificate of Completion - Medical Transcription
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology Center
- MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant
- BLS certified/Adults and Infants
- Preceptor
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