Caitlin Pears
Newcastle,ON
Summary
Care-focused Medical Laboratory Technician bringing 6 year background in clinic settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Lab Assistant
Northumberland Hills Hospital
Cobourg, ON
08.2023 - Current
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Drew blood through venous incision or puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Donor Care Associate/Phlebotomist
Canadian Blood Services
Oshawa, ON
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Performing phlebotomy for blood donation
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Oshawa Health Centre
247 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Completed Clinical Placement for Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant Program at Trillium College
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Education
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Trillium College
Oshawa,ON09.2017
Skills
- ISTP Certified Trainer
- Specimen Collection
- Venipuncture
- Package Specimens
- Time Management
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Calibrate Equipment
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Donor Screening
Certification
- Certified ISTP Trainer, Canadian Blood Services - 3 Years
- Licensed Member of MLPAO Since 2017
Timeline
Medical Lab Assistant
Northumberland Hills Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Donor Care Associate/Phlebotomist
Canadian Blood Services
01.2018 - 08.2023
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Oshawa Health Centre
08.2017 - 09.2017
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Trillium College