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Education
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Certification
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Rita Beckford

Rita Beckford

Rockland,MA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Laboratory Assistance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Rep,PS 111(Phlebotomist) Site-Lead

Quest Diagnostics
Weymouth, MA
02.2012 - Current
  • Work closely with the Doctors and client identifying problems that may arise and resolving the issue
  • Performs specimen collection phlebotomy on all ages
  • Properly entering patients into the computer system and ensuring the security of valuable confidential documents
  • Ensure proper accessing and labeling all specimen
  • Manifesting specimen into the correct temperature
  • Maintain a safe and professional environment
  • Follow all laboratory compliance and procedures.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to strict sanitation protocols.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.

Mobile Phlebotomist

US Laboratories
04.2010 - 01.2011
  • Travel to variety of Nursing/Rehab facility obtaining blood sample from Patient
  • Properly identifies patient wristband prior to servicing
  • Complete written requisition log prior to sending specimen to the main lab
  • Ensure proper accessioning and label all specimen
  • Collect all specimen according to established procedures.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Patient Service Technician/ Phlebotomist

Laboratory Corporation of America
03.2005 - 08.2009
  • Worked in a Physician's Office and Patient Service Center
  • Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders
  • Identified a wide variety of tests, select appropriate tubes for tests
  • Collected blood specimen from patients of all age groups
  • Ensure proper accessioning label all specimens
  • Maintain a safe and professional environment for patients clients and employee
  • Maintaining and ordering supplies including sanitizing, filling, answering phones
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

Associate Degree in Natural Science - undefined

Quincy College, Quincy, MA

High School Diploma - undefined

Jeremiah E Burke High

Skills

Laboratory safety protocols

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Certification

Magna Cum Laude certificate/ Academic excellence, 06/18/2003

Timeline

Rep,PS 111(Phlebotomist) Site-Lead - Quest Diagnostics
02.2012 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist - US Laboratories
04.2010 - 01.2011
Patient Service Technician/ Phlebotomist - Laboratory Corporation of America
03.2005 - 08.2009
Quincy College - Associate Degree in Natural Science,
Jeremiah E Burke High - High School Diploma,
Rita Beckford