Tamaira White
Sandy Springs,GA
Summary
I'm a results-driven healthcare professional prepared for critical role of supporting patients. I have expertise in laboratory techniques and a keen attention to detail. I enhanced efficiency by streamlining processes and training junior staff. I've proven the ability to manage specimen collection and handling while fostering team collaboration for optimal patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician I
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2024 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
Lab Associate II
Mercy South Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail.
- Increased lab efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new protocols.
- Participated in routine maintenance schedules for all laboratory instruments, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or calibration issues.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials while minimizing waste and overstocking costs.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- 10-12 sticks per hour in a an 800 bed inpatient facility
- Assisted in the training of new lab associates, promoting best practices for efficient workflow.
Lab Assistant II
LabCorp
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation in an outpatient setting.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
Medical Assistant Technician
St Lukes's Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted thorough pre-examination assessments of patients'' vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for informed physician evaluations.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized equipment according to strict guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for patient care delivery.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic approach to care delivery.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing quality care and maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Streamlined the phlebotomy process for better time management and increased daily test completion rates.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Using verification tasks using Epic software and to validate patient information.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations in a 500 bed inpatient facility
Lab Associate I - Travel Contract
BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous record keeping and documentation practices.
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data entry procedures.
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory protocols, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
- Troubleshot experimental issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions for improved outcomes.
- Evaluated novel reagents or technologies for potential implementation into existing workflows or assays.
- Check accuracy of outpatient orders and resolve discrepancies, correcting orders as needed.
- Check physician, drop off specimen and Home Health orders for accuracy in HIS/LIS.
- Processing microbiology specimens (plating/preparation and preparing gram stains
- Prepare and maintain phlebotomy tray with all supplies required to perform duties.
- Perform phlebotomy in accordance with company guidelines patient identification, confidentiality, safety and infection control guidelines with appropriate care given to PPE, sharps disposal and hand washing.
- Collects quality blood specimens both venous and capillary for processing, minimum venipunctures 12/hr in a 500 bed facility.
Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Collects quality blood specimens both venous and capillary for processing, minimum venipunctures 10/hour.
- Critically review each collection list to minimize the number of times a patient is collected by searching for and canceling duplicate orders and combining orders that can be collected together within lab guidelines or after RN approval. Question orders that seem repetitive or unusual.
- Identifies patient using two patient identifiers before drawing blood and informs nursing of any missing or incorrect arm bands 100% of the time.
- Complies with Blood Culture and Blood Bank specimen collection procedures and specimen handling requirements.
- Confirms the patient has been left in a secure position, tourniquet removed and puncture wound has clotted before leaving patient 100% of the time.
Delivers specimens to the Laboratory with specified timeframe.
Education
Phlebotomy
Bell-Brown Medical Institute
07-2020
High School Diploma -
McCluer North
05-2017
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Scientific writing
- Instrumentation operation
- Laboratory maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Specimen collection
- Specimen handling
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Dialysis Technician I
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2024 - Current
Lab Associate II
Mercy South Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Lab Assistant II
LabCorp
05.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant Technician
St Lukes's Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
Lab Associate I - Travel Contract
BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
01.2020 - 12.2021
Phlebotomy
Bell-Brown Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
McCluer North
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