A results-driven Medical Lab Assistant with a proven track record at Well Health Medical Centre, I excel in delivering quality patient care and managing laboratory workflows efficiently. Skilled in specimen processing and maintaining laboratory equipment, my expertise also spans effective communication and teamwork, ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assitant/Technician
Well Health Medical Centre
09.2019 - Current
Company Overview: previously MCI The Doctor’s Office
Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, and staffs.
Performed the collection of blood, urine, and other specimens from patients. Performed ECGs.
Preparing patients for tests, explaining the procedure, and ensuring their comfort and safety during specimen collection.
Accurately labeling samples with patient information, test codes, and other necessary details to avoid mix-ups and ensure proper processing. Prepared, sorted, and separated specimens for a variety of technical analyses, ensuring proper handling and preservation according to established protocols.
Performed processing blood samples such as centrifuging and aliquoting blood, serum, plasma.
Performed pre-analytical handling by ensuring that specimens are stored under the correct conditions (temperature, light exposure) to maintain their integrity before analysis.
Performed routine tests by running basic tests such as urinalysis, or pregnancy tests.
Managing inventory by monitoring laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels and managing ordering processes for new supplies.
Quality control by ensuring that laboratory equipment is cleaned and maintained, and that testing procedures are followed precisely to ensure accurate results.
Performed infection control by ensuring adherence to infection control protocols, such as proper disposal of biohazardous waste, use of personal protective equipment, and sterilization of equipment.
Safely handling potentially hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and chemicals used in laboratory processes.
Education
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician - MLAT
Oxford College
Scarborough, ON
07.2019
Skills
Results-driven professional with excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills Proven track record of delivering projects on time, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and optimizing workflows to improve team efficiency
Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both verbally and written In-depth ability to interact with people from varied socioeconomic and ethnic
Computer skills in Windows based
Proficient in specimen processing, ensuring quality and compliance of The Canadian Dangerous Goods Act as well as the Occupational Health and Safety in laboratory settings
Works well independently as well as part of a team
Detail-oriented professional maintaining accuracy and quality under high-pressure environments
Skilled at managing multiple tasks while ensuring consistent, error-free results
Expert in intake, assessment and maintaining confidentiality
Honest, dedicated and reliable individual who enjoys working with people