YRmajesti HIGHTOWER
Cincinnati
Summary
Medical Laboratory Technology student and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in specimen collection, processing, quality control, clinical documentation, and biomedical research. Skilled in evaluating specimen acceptability, following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining laboratory safety standards, and delivering accurate, timely results to support quality patient care and research initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant (PRN)
Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers
Cincinnati
04.2024 - Current
- Collect, label, process, and track patient specimens according to laboratory protocols
- Evaluate specimen acceptability prior to testing to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Perform venipuncture and assist with specimen collection while maintaining patient safety
- Accurately document test orders, patient data, and results in EMR systems
- Maintain exam and procedure rooms in compliance with infection control and PPE standards
- Assist with in-office procedures requiring strict adherence to SOPs
- Monitor supply levels and replenish testing bench materials as needed
Research Assistant
American Heart Association / Boonshoft School of Medicine
Dayton
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in biomedical research projects focused on cardiovascular health disparities
- Collected, organized, and analyzed biological and clinical data following research protocols
- Maintained accurate research documentation and data integrity
- Supported laboratory safety, quality standards, and compliance requirements
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams to meet project milestones
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology -
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05.2023
Skills
- Specimen collection & processing
- Specimen acceptability evaluation
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory SOP compliance
- Quality control & documentation
- Preventative maintenance
- Instrument operation & basic troubleshooting
- Reagent & control preparation
- Infection control & PPE compliance
- EMR & laboratory documentation
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Bench supply inventory
- Equipment sterilization
Honors Affiliations
- American Heart Association HBCU Scholar
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
Certification
• NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 02/22/24, 02/22/26
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP), 12/30/2025, 12/30/2027
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP), 12/30/2025, 12/30/2027
Laboratory Technical Skills
- Specimen collection & processing
- Specimen acceptability evaluation
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory SOP compliance
- Quality control & documentation
- Preventative maintenance
- Instrument operation & basic troubleshooting
- Reagent & control preparation
- Infection control & PPE compliance
- EMR & laboratory documentation
- Accuracy, attention to detail & time management
- Bench supply inventory
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant (PRN)
Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers
04.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
American Heart Association / Boonshoft School of Medicine
01.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Laboratory Technology -
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central State University