TAMIAH HIGHTOWER
7913 S Scepter Dr Apt 8
Summary
Dedicated Specimen Processor with over 4 years of experience in pre-analytical laboratory settings; managed specimen receiving, handling bodily fluids, inventory management, and precise data entry using SIS systems and EPIC.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Processor III
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
Milwaukee
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee the Pre-Analytical Hospital operations, receiving and processing a variety of in-house and external specimens from laboratories, hospitals, and clinics.
- Dispense bodily fluids into appropriate containers and deliver to designated departments.
- Maintain inventory of essential medical supplies and equipment.
- Facilitate the secure transport of blood samples to patient rooms.
Specimen Processing Specialist
Labcorp
Oak Creek
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Contribute to the pre-analytical team by receiving specimen bags and accurately entering patient demographics and test codes into the SIS computer system for sample processing.
- Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and analysis, ensuring precise labeling of specimens and requisitions.
- Execute specimen storage, aliquoting, centrifuging, and racking procedures.
- Package and dispatch specimens to their respective laboratories for analysis.
- Capture client and specimen data electronically for record-keeping.
- Perform thorough examinations of specimens to ensure integrity and durability.
PCA Personal Care Assistant/Trainer
Right At Your Door
Milwaukee
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Ensure adherence to dietary precautions for individual resident meals.
- Review menus and serve breakfast and dinner, incorporating resident preferences.
- Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely.
- Uphold personal hygiene standards for residents.
- Manage household tasks including laundry, waste disposal (garbage/recycling), floor sanitation, and supply restocking.
- Cultivate a comfortable environment conducive to rest.
- Initiate the development of work schedules and training curricula for new staff.
Dental Assistant Intern
Geary Dental Office
Brookfield
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Sanitize operatories following patient care to maintain a sterile environment.
- Perform routine maintenance of dental instruments using sterile processing equipment.
- Organize and distribute instrument trays to examination rooms.
- Manage the disposal of waste containers and replenish supplies in treatment areas.
- Conduct patient intake screenings and escort patients to their assigned rooms.
- Verify that all equipment shutdown procedures are meticulously followed.
Cashier
Pick N Save
Brookfield
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Welcome customers warmly upon their arrival to enhance their shopping experience.
- Assist customers in locating requested merchandise throughout the store.
- Engage customers in conversations to gather feedback on their shopping experience.
- Process coupons accurately at the point of sale.
- Scan and bag customer groceries efficiently.
- Conclude customer interactions courteously, ensuring they feel appreciated.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Wauwatosa07.2026
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Brookfield East High School
Brookfield06.2020
Skills
- Laboratory experience
- HIPAA
- Weight handling in the workplace
- Record keeping
- Specimen identification for phlebotomy
- Math
- Blood sampling
- Clinic experience
- Productivity software
- Stocking
- Epic
- Manual handling
- Data entry
- First aid
- Materials management
- Home health
- Dental assisting
- Cash Handling (Less than 1 year)
- Food Safety
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Laundry
- Patient monitoring
- Windows
- Patient care
- OSHA
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Cashiering (Less than 1 year)
- Sterile processing
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Typing
- Copy machines
- Cleaning
- Anatomy knowledge
- Aseptic technique
- Specimen labeling
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Patient service
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Computer operation
- Google Docs (8 years)
- Teaching
- Phone etiquette
- Home Care
- Patient education
- Documentation review
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- Geriatrics
- Computer literacy
- Multi-line phone systems
- Safety standard operating procedures
- Specimen collection / processing
- Hospital experience
- Cleaning Experience (Less than 1 year)
- Caregiving
- Driving
- Babysitting
- Self-directed learning
- Direct patient care
- Experience with Children (10 years)
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- In-person customer service
- Customer service
- Team building
- Patient interaction
- Writing skills
- Flexibility
- Organizational Skills (10 years)
- Presentation Skills (8 years)
- Childcare
- Team development
- Attention to detail
Certification
CBRF, Driver's License
LANGUAGES
French
Timeline
Specimen Processor III
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
11.2023 - Current
Specimen Processing Specialist
Labcorp
11.2022 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant Intern
Geary Dental Office
10.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier
Pick N Save
06.2019 - 10.2019
PCA Personal Care Assistant/Trainer
Right At Your Door
01.2019 - 06.2020
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Brookfield East High School
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialist