WANDA FRAZIER
Fresno,TX
Summary
Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician II
Memorial Hermann SW
Houston, TX
09.2017 - Current
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Maintained detailed records of test results for review by supervisors or other personnel as required.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
- Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
Laboratory Technician II
Memorial Hermann SW
Houston, TX
02.2001 - 09.2017
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Houston, TX
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
Education
High School Diploma -
EVAN E WORTHING HIGH
Houston, TX05-1984
High School Diploma -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Specimen Processing
- Critical Thinking Proficiency
- Clinical Lab Settings
- Specimen Collection
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Resulting Lab Tests From Reference Labs
- Provide Lab Results Via Fax and Verbal
- Word and Excel
- Scanning
Accomplishments
Received "You got caught caring award" for stepping in and helping a dept in the lab enter lab results manually when the system was down.
Certification
Nurse Assistant December 1987
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Laboratory Technician II
Memorial Hermann SW
09.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2011 - 11.2012
Laboratory Technician II
Memorial Hermann SW
02.2001 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
EVAN E WORTHING HIGH
High School Diploma -
Houston Community College
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