Elisha Darden II
Richmond
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in medical laboratory techniques and procedures. Expertise in specimen preparation, laboratory safety, and diagnostic testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving optimal results. Known for excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality work in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathology Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2022 - Current
- The Pathology Technician receives specimens in the laboratory and performs pre-analytical specimen manipulation/preparation for analysis which includes but is not limited to accessioning orders via LIS/CIS, verifying technical specimen acceptability, and performing pre-analytical procedures. The pre-analytical procedures may include aliquoting specimens for technical analysis, plating specimens for microbiologic growth, preparing smears, preparing specimens for shipping utilizing knowledge of specimen handling and shipping of dangerous goods in accordance with laboratory policy in an accurate, safe and timely manner.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, and patients professionally on a daily basis. During high volumes and under staffed periods.
- Trained new technicians, sharing expertise to ensure consistent quality across the team.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health – St. Mary's Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepare specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System (HIS/Epic) and Laboratory Information System (LIS/SunQuest), verifying specimen acceptability. Perform established pre-analytical laboratory procedures, not requiring Medical Technologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner. I then performed testing on automated machines while communicating frequently with other departments, nurses, and doctors.
- 2 years 3 months
Laboratory Technician
True Health Diagnostics
02.2017 - 10.2019
- While at True Health, as a lab tech, I expedited and collected samples after they were accessioned, took or sent them to the respected locations so that testing could be completed on automated machines. I also poured of various samples for further aliquoting and became highly proficient in laboratory processes and machinery. As an accessioner I unpacked and sorted samples to appropriate testing stages. I used Copia to enter patient and testing data at a timely rate.
- 2 years 8 months
Customer service Representative
Kings Dominion
05.2016 - 08.2017
- As a call center representative, I answered an influx of calls from customers and park goers. It was my duty to provide proper information about the park as well as assisting customers in paying their season pass fees.
- 1 year 3 months
Education
No Degree - Healthcare Administration
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Open High School
01.2014
Skills
- Meticulous
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Pathology Technician
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health – St. Mary's Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
Laboratory Technician
True Health Diagnostics
02.2017 - 10.2019
Customer service Representative
Kings Dominion
05.2016 - 08.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Open High School
No Degree - Healthcare Administration
Radford University
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