BY NATHAN RILEY A legislative proposal in Albany to reduce stigma, curb police harassment of drug users, and improve access to
clean needles demonstrated broad support at a January 15 press conference in Manhattan.
• Skilled in drawing blood under special circumstances such as venous complications, having received training in complex blood drawing techniques • Adept at
cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment and working area in accordance to department standards and quality control requirements • Experienced in performing patient phlebotomy at different locations, maintaining aseptic techniques during specimen collection, immediate labeling of specimen, and prompt disposal of
needles / supplies in appropriate containers • Hands - on experience in preparing specimens for testing / shipping in accordance with hospital policy • Proficient at checking package integrity and expiration dates for sterilized supplies • Adept at maintaining lab records which include conducting and reporting lab tests and ordering documentation • Qualified to perform preventative and consistent maintenance of department equipment •
Demonstrated expertise in using specialized equipment in accordance Lab Standard operating Procedures • Skilled at preparing Reagents and Solutions accurately and when required by Lab Authorities • Documented success in completing inventories, entering supplies / specimens and quantity information on time and with 100 % accuracy • Focused on ensuring all testing processes are in sync with preset laboratory protocols