STEVEN CHA
Lake Oswego
Summary
Experienced professional with 10+ years in medical/lab settings, excelling in fast-paced environments requiring quick thinking and analytical skills. Recognized for dependability and strong work ethic, thriving as a team player.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Specimen receipt, registration in the LIMS, aliquotting for initial testing, and aliquotting for confirmatory testing
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory
- Knowledge of SOPs, forms, and workflows is required as well as effective communication with Client Services, the Laboratory, and the Certifying staff
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results
- Follow chain of custody procedures for legal defensibility. Follow client protocols to ensure proper service. Provide excellent customer service
- Assisted with Client Services Frontdesk Coverage as needed
- Observe donor and patient specimens for drug and alcohol testing
Laboratory Assistant /Coordinator
Legacy Health
06.2015 - 01.2024
- Specimen receipt, registration in the LIMS, aliquotting for initial testing, and aliquotting for confirmatory testing
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and facilitating audits when necessary
- Knowledge of SOPs, forms, and workflows is required as well as effective communication with Client Services, the Laboratory, and the Certifying staff
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly
- Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results
- Follow chain of custody procedures for legal defensibility. Follow client protocols to ensure proper service. Provide excellent customer service
- Collect donor and patient specimens for drug and alcohol testing
- Perform Breath Analysis Tests for alcohol determination. Follow all protocols for defensible collections and testing
Medical Assistant Externship
ARCpoint Labs Franchise Group
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Greet, welcome, and gather client’s personal information when creating patient charts
- Prepared clients for procedures: DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Fingerprinting, Health Screenings Manage files and document medical records
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity
Retail Sales Associate
Cabela’s
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Work within a team to create a world class shopping experience for customers with exceptional product knowledge
- Assist customers in finding merchandise and making buying decisions
- Restock merchandise to ensure the department and merchandise displays are organized and fully stocked
Education
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR01.2015
GED - undefined
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Vital Signs & Patient History
- Instrument Sterilization
- Fecal Occult Testing
- Microsoft Office
- ICD9 & CPT Codes
- Spring Charts EHR
- HIV Certificate
- Nebulizer
- Injections
- Ear and Eye Lavage Casting
- Anatomy & Physiology EKGs
- Phlebotomy
- Tray Setup
- Suture Setup
- Suture Removal
- Pharmacology
- Inventory management
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Retail merchandising expertise
- Retail sales
- Customer assistance
- Teamwork
- Specimen processing
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab inventory management
Languages
Hmong
Full Professional
Timeline
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
01.2024 - 02.2025
Laboratory Assistant /Coordinator
Legacy Health
06.2015 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant Externship
ARCpoint Labs Franchise Group
01.2015 - 03.2015
Retail Sales Associate
Cabela’s
08.2014 - 01.2015
GED - undefined
Portland Community College
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
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