Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams.
Hi, I’m
Terry Stegehuis
Laboratory Technician
Arvada,United States
Summary
Overview
32
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Secure Health PartnersDenver, Colorado
Laboratory Technician
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Certified and trained DOT testing for airlines.
D And A SolutionsDenver, CO
Lab Technician
05.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
The Global Business Solution ProvidersDenver, CO
Lab Technician
04.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Colorado State Court Administrators OfficeDenver, CO
Information Technology Analyst
10.1999 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Presented business leaders with ROI estimations to drive project planning.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Established requirements to bolster management decision support reporting.
- Assisted in troubleshooting network, cyber-security and non-standard software and hardware related issues.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems to increase efficiency.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
Colorado State Judicial DepartmentGolden, CO
Adult Probation Officer
01.1988 - 09.1999
Job overview
- Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
Education
Calvin CollegeGrand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Government
09.1979 - 06.1981
University Overview
Skills
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Drug and Alcohol collecting
Specimen handling
Documentation and reporting
Quality control
Specimen collection
Lab result interpretation
Certification
DOT certified drug & alcohol testing
Fly Fishing, Dog Training, Hunting
Fly Fishing, Dog Training, Hunting
Worked as a fishing guide in Alaska for 12 years during my vacation time while working at the State Judicial Department.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Secure Health Partners
07.2019 - Current
Lab Technician
D And A Solutions
05.2017 - 07.2019
DOT certified drug & alcohol testing
05-2015
Lab Technician
The Global Business Solution Providers
04.2015 - 05.2017
Information Technology Analyst
Colorado State Court Administrators Office
10.1999 - 08.2012
Adult Probation Officer
Colorado State Judicial Department
01.1988 - 09.1999
Calvin College
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Government
09.1979 - 06.1981