Ritche Pratt
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Skilled medical and clinical laboratory technician with background in accurately conducting tests and analyzing bodily fluids and tissue samples to support physicians in diagnosing patients. Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures. Ensures reliable test results and contributes to high standards of patient care. Known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless lab operations and quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT
Dynacare
Ottawa
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Ensures that all samples are properly labeled and identified before testing
- Follows established protocol(s) for the handling of unsuitable samples
- Operates and troubleshoots complex instruments following department procedures
- Performs processing of samples in a timely manner as per departmental guidelines
- Ensures that all abnormal, critical and STATS are processed as outlined in the department guidelines
- Ensures all quality control checks and standards are maintained
- Ensures all client inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner
- Other duties as assigned
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Public Health Ontario Laboratory
Ottawa
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Logs, sorts, labels all specimens submitted for laboratory testing/examination
- Transports samples to testing laboratory as required
- Handles, prepares and processes medical samples (e.g Culture media and reagents)
- Uses automated equipment or manual methods to prepare and aliquot human samples for testing
- Uses PHO Laboratory Information System to prepare worksheets or enter data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of data
- Prepares, loads and unloads laboratory analyzers
- Performs inventory management functions including ordering, unpacking and storing of laboratory goods
- Files, stores, discards laboratory samples
- Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment
- Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas
- Assists with set-up of quality control and maintenance of stock cultures
- Answers telephone and resolves problems related to samples
- Performs other duties or projects as assigned
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 3
EORLA
Ottawa
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment
- Collection, receiving, accessioning and preparation of all samples for diagnostic testing
- Reporting of covid positive results
- Identify and resolve unsuitable specimens for testing
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
- Operation of basic lab equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, balances etc
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly
- Data entry
- Other duties as assigned
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST
Dynacare
Ottawa
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using AS400 Data Entry system/LIS
MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT (STUDENT PLACEMENT)
BioTest Laboratory
Ottawa
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Data entry
- Performed EKGs
- Performed various administrative duties
Education
GRADUATED WITH HONORS -
Algonquin Careers Academy
Ottawa, ON01.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of medical laboratory theory, principals and practices
- Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- Medical Terminology
- WHMIS and transportation of dangerous goods
- Universal precautions, safe handling practices
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Merlin, Cerner, LIMS and AS400 Systems
- Laboratory equipment setup
- Phlebotomy (straight and butterfly needles)
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment
- Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- 12 lead ECG set-up and holter monitor set up
- Knowledge of cytology and histology sample processing
- Streaking and Media preparation for microbiology
- Quality Assurance and Lab Math
- Blood smears and wrights staining ESR and hematocrit set-up
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Data entry 65-75 WPM with 95% accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team Player
- Focused and Organized
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality control procedures
Certification
Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science
Timeline
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 3
EORLA
11.2021 - 01.2022
CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT
Dynacare
09.2021 - 10.2024
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Public Health Ontario Laboratory
11.2020 - 11.2023
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST
Dynacare
06.2018 - 09.2018
MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT (STUDENT PLACEMENT)
BioTest Laboratory
04.2018 - 06.2018
GRADUATED WITH HONORS -
Algonquin Careers Academy