Yolanda Sam
Fresno,TX
Summary
Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. Strong customer service skills
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders. Assist with all inbound calls for test results
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Laboratory Technician
Schryver Medical
Houston, TX
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Houston, TX
08.2004 - 12.2015
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders. Assist with in/out bound calls form lab results.
Education
No Degree - Basic Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01.2013
Certificate - Basic Studies
Transworld Academy
Houston, TX07.2004
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
Houston, TX08.1985
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Word Processing
- Cell Counts and Differentials
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Service
Timeline
Lab Technician
Texas Children Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2020
Laboratory Technician
Schryver Medical
02.2016 - 07.2017
Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
08.2004 - 12.2015
No Degree - Basic Studies
Houston Community College
Certificate - Basic Studies
Transworld Academy
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee High School
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