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Karla Hairston

College Park

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a rapid ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and make valuable contributions to organizational growth.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Hybrid

Clinical Pathology Laboratory
09.2023 - Current

Medical Driver

*Deliver assigned medical supplies to clients in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to schedules and routes

*Collect and transport specimens, maintaining secure and appropriate temperature conditions to ensure specimen integrity during transit

*Process specimens, including data entry,labeling, and centrifuging, ensuring compliance with testing protocols

*Securely pack specimens for morning shipment, following all regulatory guidelines

GROUP LEAD / SPECIMEN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

LIFEBRITE LABORATORY LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for accurate data entry, label patient samples in preparation for testing.
  • Oversaw the processing department workflow and staff in absence of the ancillary department supervisor.
  • Troubleshot incoming issues, including entering additional tests and correcting patient information in the database.
  • Tracked all scheduled and unscheduled shipments and specimens, ensuring timely processing.
  • Reviewed requisitions for accuracy to maintain data integrity.

INDEPENDENT COURIER CONTRACTOR

POSTMATES / AMAZON FLEX/UBER / CASH DRIVE
01.2017 - Current
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service by adhering to assigned routes and schedules
  • Responsible for picking up merchandise from vendor and delivering to customers in a timely manner
  • Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record

TRAINER/GROUP LEAD/SPECIAL HANDLING SPECIALIST

QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
01.1999 - 01.2015
  • Trained over100 employees with excellence, ensuring the transfer of trainee to employee with complete understanding of their role and responsibilities
  • Consistently promoted due to demonstration of excellent leadership
  • Resolved complex issues with patent specimens and/or client testing

SENIOR PREP TECH II/SPECIMAN PREP I & II

SMITHKLINE BEECHAM LABORATORY
01.1989 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for accurate data entry, scanning patient requisitions in data base, and accurately label patient samples in preparation for testing
  • Performed all tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner, increasing production, exceeding expectations, and promoting a positive team environment
  • Executing/responsible for shipping and receiving, Stat Station coverage, Centrifuge Station, Frozen Station, and monitoring/filling Airway Bills

Education

Business Classes

ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
01.1996

High School - undefined

ALLIANCE HIGHSCHOOL
01.1987

Skills

  • Advisor
  • Decision making
  • People management
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Flexibility
  • Motivation
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Hybrid

Clinical Pathology Laboratory
09.2023 - Current

GROUP LEAD / SPECIMEN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

LIFEBRITE LABORATORY LLC
01.2022 - Current

INDEPENDENT COURIER CONTRACTOR

POSTMATES / AMAZON FLEX/UBER / CASH DRIVE
01.2017 - Current

TRAINER/GROUP LEAD/SPECIAL HANDLING SPECIALIST

QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
01.1999 - 01.2015

SENIOR PREP TECH II/SPECIMAN PREP I & II

SMITHKLINE BEECHAM LABORATORY
01.1989 - 01.1999

High School - undefined

ALLIANCE HIGHSCHOOL

Business Classes

ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
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