TASINDA SANDOVAL
MODESTO,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lab Assistant with a proven track record at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, excelling in specimen processing and lab equipment maintenance. Demonstrated sharp critical thinking and a commitment to lab safety protocols, enhancing laboratory efficiency and ensuring accurate test results. Skilled in training personnel and managing lab inventory, adept at adapting to changing environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant III
Sutter Shared Services
03.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Lab Assistant
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
07.2000 - 04.2020
- 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.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Improved laboratory safety through regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, as well as adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- 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.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Education
Associate of Science -
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab inventory management
- Lab safety protocols
- Sharp critical thinker
- Safe specimen handling
Timeline
Lab Assistant III
Sutter Shared Services
03.2019 - Current
Lab Assistant
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
07.2000 - 04.2020
Associate of Science -
Modesto Junior College
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