High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Jamaica, NY06.1981
Sonja Gorowski
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Maspeth,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain a position in or out of the healthcare industry that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking Medical Laboratory Assistant] bringing 36 years of expertise in chemistry and hematology accessioning ,receiving and complete processing of specimens . Proficient in telephone and electronic communication with medical professionals throughout the clinical areas and outside reference laboratories.Experienced in several laboratory computer systems such as Sunquest ,Orchard Harvest,Copia,and Cerner. Proficient on reference laboratories electronic ordering and retrieval
of results ,specifically. ARUP,Mayo ,and Viracor laboratories.Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Education
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
11.1986 - 01.2023
Receptionist Clerk
United Fleet Maintainance Corporation
07.1981 - 11.1986
Telephone Operator
Wallace Packaging Corporation
06.1980 - 11.1986
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Skills
- Processing Specimens
- Specimen Transport
- Document Management
- Lab Supply Management
- Electronic Communication
- Data Security
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
11.1986 - 01.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Troubleshot problems with the automated line ,equipment and devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Communication with staff and clinicians on samples that were collected improperly for analysis
- Promptly answering all phone calls to the laboratory and prioritizing routine and stat requests.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Accessioning and processing of specimens in the laboratory information system.
- Centrifugation and aliquoting of samples not viable for automated line.
- Preparation and packaging of samples for transport to reference laboratories.
- Scanning and attaching results of Reference Laboratory specimens to laboratory information system ,electronic medical record, and email or faxes to patients provider.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
Receptionist Clerk
United Fleet Maintainance Corporation
07.1981 - 11.1986
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
Telephone Operator
Wallace Packaging Corporation
06.1980 - 11.1986
- Part time position
- Connected callers with appropriate professional, department, or business.
- Assisted colleagues with achieving task requirements, aiding team productivity and performance.
- Received incoming calls and paged individuals and departments over PA system.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
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