Tiffany Chandler
Coraopolis,PA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Examiner
Quest Diagnostics
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Developed innovative solutions that improved team performance and patient outcomes.
- Prepared patients for procedures by explaining processes and ensuring their comfort, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Maintained accurate patient records and handled laboratory requisitions efficiently.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and hospital procedures effectively.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to ensure accuracy of test requisitions, supporting efficient laboratory operations.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
Alleghny Health Network
AGH
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2015 - 01.2022
- Transported patients to operating room and monitored vital signs to ensure safety throughout procedures.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments tailored to surgeon preference, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and proactively ordered items to ensure operational readiness.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Surgical Technologist
UPMC
Pittsburg, PA
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs to ensure stability throughout procedure.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Reviewed patient charts for allergies and medical conditions to mitigate risks during surgery.
- Stocked supplies in OR rooms and restocked carts between cases to maintain efficiency and readiness.
Phlebotomist
st clair hospital
Pittsburg, PA
01.2009 - 03.2014
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of work environment to support patient care.
- Accurately documented patient information in electronic medical records to enhance data accessibility.
- Handled laboratory samples with precision to ensure accurate results.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Verified patient information to ensure accurate specimen collection and prevent errors.
Surgical Technologist
st clair hospital
Pittsburg, PA
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up surgical trays with instruments per surgeon preference, facilitating efficient surgical procedures.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in applying wound dressings, casts, and medical devices, contributing to patient recovery and care.
- Documented patient care details, including vital signs and medications administered, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Western School of Health And Buisness
Pittsburgh, PA06-2009
Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
Bayer Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA02-1999
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Wound Dressing
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical counts
- Transporting patients
- Collecting medical specimens
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen processing
- Equipment setup and operation
- Safely disposing of needles
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Equipment calibration
- Vital sign monitoring
- HIPAA proficiency
- Electronic medical records management
- Passing surgical tools
Timeline
Field Examiner
Quest Diagnostics
07.2022 - 09.2025
Alleghny Health Network
AGH
02.2015 - 01.2022
Surgical Technologist
UPMC
01.2014 - 02.2015
Surgical Technologist
st clair hospital
02.2012 - 01.2013
Phlebotomist
st clair hospital
01.2009 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Western School of Health And Buisness
Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
Bayer Corporation