SONIA H. BARRETT
SOMERSET,New Jersey
Summary
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) with extensive knowledge in tissue processing .Surgical Technician Proficient in surgical technology, phlebotomy, CNA and CPR .Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment and organizational culture ,Supportive and productive team player with good record-keeping ability ,Excellent communication skills and high quality service experience. Fastidious Tissue Processing Technician with more than 10 years in healthcare .Highly adept in preparing Clean Room. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures .
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy Specialist
Celgene - Cells
05.2019 - Current
- Perform all tasks associated with manufacture of clinical product strictly adhere to batch records, SOP's and cGMP regulations
- Ability to accurately complete documentation associated with clinical manufacturing
- Responsible for processing 5 patient blood sample and blood base product, per day, prepare cell culture
- Performs a wide- range of cell therapy processing including cells product labeling, cells freezing, thawing, plasma/red blood cells depletion, cells separation expansion of cells ,media processing,packing and shipping ,maintenance of chain of identity,
- Preform cells manufacturing related activities while wearing clean room attire in aseptic cGMP manner
- Prepare materials and reagents as required
- Work with equipment such as Sepax cell washer, Clmacs,,Plasmatherm Zuri ,Dynamag and incubator
Certified Phlebotomist
Penn Medicine
05.2018 - Current
- Accurately labeled containers with patient information , date and time of collection
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce their fear or anxiety, and optimize their cooperation
- Collected more that 30 patient blood sample per day
QA TECHNICIAN
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintain core in general working order, by ordering stocking , and cleaning corePreform and documents daily , weekly and monthly environmental monitoring activities with in strict ISO Class clean room.Perform testing and packing of water sample , and ships sample to appropriate testing laboratory in timely manner.Maintain strict aseptic technique at all times
- Noted results and entered data into computer to track and assess trends
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests
- Conducted once quality audits and reported findings to QC Department
Tissue Processing Technician
MTF
09.2006 - 01.2018
- Prepared and processed human amniotic tissue in a multi-level development to generate tissue allografts and micronized product used by physician for transplant,,wound healing and other sectors of healthcare
- Perform aseptic technique in a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) using surgical instruments in accordance with FDA regulatory requirements , Good Lab Practice (GLP) , Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Good Manufacturing practice (GMP)
- Provided direct training to new employer ensuring optimal efficiency and compliance with policies and protocol
- Managed time-sensitive materials and closely monitor clean room equipment , instruments and supply
- Executed all responsibilities in accordance with MTF'S OPs/WIs and FG specifications ,OSHA mandate , and standards established by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB)
- Received and disinfected human tissue (soft tissue and bone tissue) in antibiotic solutions,
- Set-up, operated, maintained, sanitized precision machinery such as lathes, drill presses, band saws, handsaws, and other related equipment used in a class-4 environment for processing of human tissue
- Prepared and processed human tissue per guide-lines outlined in MTF's OPs/WIs and FG specifications
- Performed post-processing quality assurance activities including reconciliation of processed grafts and test articles
- Packaged and labeled processed human tissue to assure integrity and safety during transportation to medical facilities
Phlebotomy Technician
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Entered patient demographics and order tests per physician's request in computer data base
- Understood and abide by universal precautions and procedures
- Collection and chain of custody drug screens, breath/saliva alcohol testing and paternity test while maintaining highest standard of quality and integrity for 10 years
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
- Identified abnormal test results and referred them to Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy
- Identified abnormal test results and referred them to Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review
- Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles from patient of all age group throughout different facilities including Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Prisons ,Psychiatric Center and Nursing Homes
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Education
Barclay Career School
2000
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample and specimen collection
- Attention to Detail
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Tracking specimens
- Accurate labeling
- Patient safety
- Venipuncture
- Anatomy expertise
- Instrument sterilization
- Case cart assembly
- Sampling
- Sorting and labeling
- Sanitization techniques
- Package labeling
- Patient Confidentiality
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Therapy Specialist
Celgene - Cells
05.2019 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Penn Medicine
05.2018 - Current
QA TECHNICIAN
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
01.2016 - 01.2018
Tissue Processing Technician
MTF
09.2006 - 01.2018
Phlebotomy Technician
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings
01.2000 - 01.2006
Barclay Career School
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