Evelyn Sandoval

Laboratory Assistant

Tenet Health- Desert Regional Medical Center

09.2004 - Current

Handled hazardous materials responsibly, following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
Adhered to laboratory safety protocols and maintained a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
Conducted regular equipment maintenance and inspections to ensure safety and optimal performance.
Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, proper techniques, and best practices to ensure consistent team performance.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of laboratory tests, specimen tracking, and records to comply with institutional guidelines and support audits.
Reduced sample contamination risks and improved turnaround time through strict adherence to handling protocols and strategic multitasking.
Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories to resolve unusual test orders.
Prepared samples for analysis and shipping, including complex preparation tasks and proper disposal of bodily fluids.
Prepared reagents, media, and solutions for laboratory testing and analysis.
Performed testing and quality control using approved procedures and instrumentation across multiple departments, including Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Cytology, Histology/Pathology, and Microbiology.
Operated, maintained, and troubleshot laboratory instruments, including the Vitros 5600, Siemens CS-2500 system, DxH 900, CYTYC thinprep 2000 cytology processor, ensuring accurate and timely results.
Supported scientists with data collection, instrument maintenance, and reagent restocking.
Served as a knowledgeable resource for colleagues, offering guidance on laboratory procedures and equipment.
Assisted the Cytologist with thin prep and cell block specimen preparation for Pathologist evaluation.
Assisted the Histologist with slide preparation of tissue samples for Pathologist evaluation.