Afrah Dualeh
Eden Prairie
Summary
Dedicated Laboratory Technician with experience at Fairview Southdale, skilled in specimen collection and laboratory documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient trust through effective communication and critical thinking. Actively contributed to quality assurance initiatives and supported team training, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician Care
Fairview Southdale
06.2009 - Current
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on the collection process and procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on new technologies and procedures.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
St Paul College
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Clinical lab settings
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Laboratory documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Hazardous waste management
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Laboratory Technician Care
Fairview Southdale
06.2009 - Current
St Paul College
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