LATASHA POTEAT
Lawrenceville
Summary
Skilled team player with strong background in Labatory environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Quest/Northside Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted laboratory tests and analyses to support research initiatives and quality control processes.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices and standard operating procedures in the lab.
- Developed and implemented improved protocols for sample processing, enhancing efficiency and accuracy of results.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of blood samples and patient information in electronic systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline specimen collection processes.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Data Entry
- Urine collections
LAB SPECIALIST
LABCORP
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed data entry, scheduling and telephone administrative duties.
- Took standard precautions by using personal protective equipment.
- Completed lab forms and entered Client information into EMR system.
- Checked proper patient identification and labeled collection receptacles before collecting blood units and samples.
- Venipunctures
- Maintained organized and sanitized environment and verified stock of operating supplies and forms.
- Specimen Processing
- Carefully labeled and packaged samples for transportation to the laboratory, minimizing errors and protecting specimen vials from damage.
- Explained collection procedures, answered questions and helped patients feel comfortable with blood collection process.
LAB SPECIALIST
ACTALENT STAFFING
04.2022 - 02.2022
- Verified specimen information, completed data entry and properly matched patient information to specimens.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards.
- Data Entry
- Received and packed specimens and expedited delivery process for lab processing.
- Completed lab forms and entered pertinent information into EMR system.
- Checked proper patient identification and labeled collection receptacles before collecting blood units and samples.
- Venipunctures, collection of urine samples
- Followed proper procedure for transporting blood units and samples.
- Maintained organized and sanitized environment and verified stock of operating supplies and forms.
- Understood and adhered to HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Path Group/Kidney Care Center Of Ga
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Data Entry with use of EMRUrine SamplesVenipuncturesSpecimen Processing and Packing24 hour Urine CollectionsInsurance VerificationProtected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Centrifuging
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ PHLEBOTOMIST
Suburban Hematology Oncology Associates Pc
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Data Entry with use of EMRUrine testVenipuntures/Finger sticksPeripheral smearsSpecimen Processing and PackingCleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Sysmex training for CBC and ControlsHemoccult testing
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Quest Diagnostics
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture Blood Collection & Handling Safety Medical Records Review Blood Specimen Storage Patient & Donor Care Quality Assurance & Controls Drug screens and Specimen Processing ; data entry.
LAB TECHNICIAN
Gwinnett Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Data Entry, Venipuntures, Specimen Processing, Heel Sticks, Drug Screens, Pku(phenylketonuria) collection test, Semen Analysis testing, collection of PRP(Platelet Rich Plasma) Injection Performed microbiology testing and extractions Drafted reports on all test and research results.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Sovah Health
04.1999 - 01.2004
- Vital signs, ekg's, injections, venipuntures, finger sticks, urine collection Performed various administrative duties, including data entry, answering phone and document preparation.
Education
MEDICAL ASSIATANT - undefined
WOODRUFF TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER
Duluth, GA01.2018
DIPLOMA - undefined
Virginia Medical Educational Center
Danville, VA01.2008
DIPLOMA - undefined
Atlanta General Educational Center
Duluth, GA01.2001
DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSIATANT
Danville Community College
Danville, VA01.1998
Skills
- Records Review, Medical Terminology, Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, Multitasking, Quality Assurance, research, Safety, urine collection, Venipunctures, Vital signs, wound care
- Administrative duties, Basic, Clerical, Data Entry, EKG's, filling, forms, injections
- CPR Certified
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Word, Excel
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Quest/Northside Hospital
09.2023 - Current
LAB SPECIALIST
LABCORP
10.2022 - 02.2023
LAB SPECIALIST
ACTALENT STAFFING
04.2022 - 02.2022
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Path Group/Kidney Care Center Of Ga
06.2019 - 04.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ PHLEBOTOMIST
Suburban Hematology Oncology Associates Pc
07.2018 - 02.2019
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Quest Diagnostics
01.2013 - 06.2018
LAB TECHNICIAN
Gwinnett Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2013
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Sovah Health
04.1999 - 01.2004
MEDICAL ASSIATANT - undefined
WOODRUFF TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER
DIPLOMA - undefined
Virginia Medical Educational Center
DIPLOMA - undefined
Atlanta General Educational Center
DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSIATANT
Danville Community College