Sarah E. Psutka
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Sault Ste Marie,Ontario
Summary
Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Assistant
Grand River Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
St Mary’s General Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Administrative Assistant
COVID Clinic Wellesley
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Admitted Patients in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
- Maintained Patient Confidentiality.
- Experience using CERNER, BambooHR, Salesforce, COVAX and Verto.
Medical Transcriptionist
M*Modal, Medical
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
- Maintained security and privacy of records to protect patients and providers.
- Corrected grammar, spelling and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Translated medical jargon into correct terminology.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
- Responded to inquiries regarding transcripts to provide information and resolve issues.
- Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting.
- Edited drafts created from speech recognition software.
Education
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician - undefined
CTS College
2023
– Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Classroom Course – - undefined
Georgian College - Dialysis Technical Assistant
2020
Medical Transcription Advanced Medical Transcription and Editing Proficient in Microsoft Excel - undefined
2015
Anatomy and Physiology - undefined
Conestoga College
2011
PowerPoint, NCH Software Suite. - undefined
Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- Sharps Disposal
- Analyzing Test Results
- Bacteriological Testing
- Reading Comprehension
- Clean Equipment
- Universal Precautions
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Performing Urinalysis
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Disposal Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Microscopic Techniques
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Routine Cleaning
- Decontamination Procedures
- Human Anatomy
- Sterilization Procedures
References
References
Kaitlyn LaJoie (Supervisor)
St Mary’s General Hospital
(519) 749-6940
Teresa Jaramilla
St Mary’s General Hospital
416) 871-3941
Monica Leis (Supervisor)
Naturally Clean
(226) 339-2003
Quote
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran
Timeline
Dialysis Assistant
Grand River Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
Administrative Assistant
COVID Clinic Wellesley
05.2020 - 06.2020
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
St Mary’s General Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Transcriptionist
M*Modal, Medical
01.2014 - 01.2015
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician - undefined
CTS College
– Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Classroom Course – - undefined
Georgian College - Dialysis Technical Assistant
Medical Transcription Advanced Medical Transcription and Editing Proficient in Microsoft Excel - undefined
Anatomy and Physiology - undefined
Conestoga College
PowerPoint, NCH Software Suite. - undefined
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