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SAUL J. ACOSTA

Randolph,NJ

Summary

Hardworking Clinical Laboratory Assistant bringing over 1 year of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Lab Assistant I

Atlantic Health System
08.2022 - Current
  • Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
  • Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
  • Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
  • Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
  • Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.

Inventory Control Clerk / Surgery Center

Summit Medical Group, Summit Health Management
01.2018 - Current
  • The Inventory Control Clerk is responsible not only for executing but also for implementing all aspects of the purchasing operation and for establishing the methods to achieve the organization’s goals regarding inventory management in the Surgery Center
  • Responsible to monitor and maintain current inventory levels; processing purchasing orders as required; track orders and provide solutions to problems
  • Receive, unpack, and deliver goods; re-stock items as necessary as well as label shelves accordingly for daily use
  • Process invoices for payment, document returns as required following established procedures
  • Performed clerical duties, including date entry, answering phone calls, and working together with vendors and employees
  • Responsible to maintain the Anesthesia Workroom, ordering all drugs necessary for the Surgery Center
  • Improved efficiency and contained costs
  • Stock supplies for main supply areas and facility departments, and keeps all departments informed of supply issues
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the facility’s director of nursing
  • Follows regulatory requirements to support safety and security procedures
  • Prepared documents and inventory items for annual Inventory count/report
  • Prepared inspections requirements, inventory items, and safety regulations for two Health Inspections yearly
  • Maintaining the supplies, equipment, and all materials for the daily operation of the surgery center
  • Monitors, rotates and removes all outdated and overstocked materials; verifies that perioperative services par levels are adjusted accordingly
  • Reviews the surgical schedule in advance to verify that proper supplies and equipment are available when needed.

Service Repair Technician / Customer Service

Casio – America
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • The Service Repair Technician is primarily responsible for performing repairs/upgrades on electronic devices, contacting customers and recording all data pertaining to upgrades/repairs
  • Data Entry clerk with the responsibility of properly entering all data in the system
  • Traveled within the U.S
  • Meeting clients, expanding business, and completing deadlines
  • Customer Service Agent solving daily customer's inquiries via phone and email
  • Quality Control Technician for all finished repairs in the Repair Center
  • Trained new hires on: how to perform repairs, answer phone calls, the company’s repair flow and internal system programs
  • Responsible for the handling of emails, phone inquiries, product repairs, part’s management and inventory
  • Supervising/reviewing subcontractor's requests
  • Organize and supervised the distribution of products for subcontractors to assure efficiency in returning time of finished repairs for company goals and deadlines
  • Traveled to different states within the U.S
  • To solve clients, subcontractors and product issues; as well as promote brand and company's message providing high quality performance and successfully achieving previous goals set by the General Manager.

Certified Personal Fitness Floor Trainer

The Greater YMCA of Morristown
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Successfully completed required internship from W.I.T.S
  • To receive Certification as a Trainer
  • Ensure proper and smooth functionality as well as safety of exercise equipment
  • Collaborated with sales staff to promote training sessions and build new business
  • Develop individualized personal training plans based on BMI, conditioning and customer goals
  • Assist with orientations instructing clients on optimal utilization of fitness equipment and proper form on exercises according to their personal requests and levels
  • Perform Fitness Evaluations for clients which includes body fat analysis, fitness level diagnose and nutritional consulting
  • Monitor and document client progress and health status, periodically checking conditioning levels, and make reports of client’s progress
  • Personally brought 30% of the club's personal fitness revenue with personal sales skills
  • Promote club programs, products, classes and services to participants.

Education

Project Management Certification -

Bergen Community College
North Bergen, NJ

Certified Personal Trainer - undefined

Morris County Vocational School District
Denville, NJ

CPR/First Aid Certification American Heart Association – -

Dover High School
Dover, NJ

Supply Chain Management Certification -

County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ

APICS - CPIM Certified Production and Inventory Management - undefined

County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ
2020

Skills

  • Quality Reviews
  • 15 years of experience working in the Customer Service field
  • 11 years working experience within the same Company
  • Specimen Analysis
  • 2 years of direct experience in Inventory Control
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Responsible, punctual, dependable and efficient
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Meticulous worker; attentive to quality and detail
  • Collect Samples
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Ability to complete tasks quickly and meet deadlines
  • Fast learner with wide range of practical skills
  • Ability to work with others as well as independently
  • Willingness to help above and beyond job description

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Lab Assistant I

Atlantic Health System
08.2022 - Current

Inventory Control Clerk / Surgery Center

Summit Medical Group, Summit Health Management
01.2018 - Current

Certified Personal Fitness Floor Trainer

The Greater YMCA of Morristown
01.2014 - 01.2016

Service Repair Technician / Customer Service

Casio – America
01.2007 - 01.2018

Project Management Certification -

Bergen Community College

Certified Personal Trainer - undefined

Morris County Vocational School District

CPR/First Aid Certification American Heart Association – -

Dover High School

Supply Chain Management Certification -

County College of Morris

APICS - CPIM Certified Production and Inventory Management - undefined

County College of Morris
SAUL J. ACOSTA