Tori Babbitt
Missoula,MT
Summary
Adaptable professional with 35 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving and workflow prioritization. Aiming to expand my abilities to successfully fill the Transportation Assistant role in your facility.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
US GOVERMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
01.2023 - Current
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Greeting and verifying Veterans who are scheduled for services. Answering questions and keeping a calm environment.
Phlebotomist/Sendout
Western Montana Clinic Lab
07.2013 - Current
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Scheduling patients for appointments.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist/Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant
First Choice Urgent Care
04.2007 - 06.2011
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Making sure the schedule was set for the day and made the necessary phone call reminders.
Radiologic Technologist
Superior Community Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2006
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Created images using fluoroscopy, to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Called and scheduled ultrasounds and barium procedures. Provided instructions for the procedures ordered.
- Processed exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Education
Limited Permit Holder in Radiology
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT11.2002
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
Superior, MT06.1987
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Sample Processing
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Patient Identification
- Customer Service
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- Data Inputting
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
US GOVERMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist/Sendout
Western Montana Clinic Lab
07.2013 - Current
Phlebotomist/Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant
First Choice Urgent Care
04.2007 - 06.2011
Radiologic Technologist
Superior Community Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2006
Limited Permit Holder in Radiology
Montana State University - Billings
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
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