Awrita Smith

Highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician with experience in phlebotomy, handling and processing specimens, and administrative tasks. Demonstrated passion for working with the public through two years of customer service experience. I bring a commitment to patient-centered care while collaborating within a fast-paced medical laboratory environment.

Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician Practicum- 150 Hours at Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Center (2026-04 – 2026-05)

• Collected quality blood samples from patients, demonstrating skillful venipuncture techniques.
• Performed ECGs, Holter Monitor Hookups and urine collection on multiple patients by following clinical procedures.
• Accurately entered data, patient, and test information in the laboratory Information System and verified requisitions.
• Ensured specimens and supporting documentations were completed according to SOPs for transportation to the laboratory.

Medical Laboratory Technician Student at Anderson College (2025-05 – 2026-05)

• Developed expertise in venipuncture, capillary blood collection and ECG practices through in-class practical assignments.
• Processed specimens such as blood and urine samples by preparing slides and analyzing samples under a microscope.
• Performed specimen accessioning by documenting patient samples and labeling them accurately to prevent errors and maintain proper records.
• Experienced with operating laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, autoclave and incubator.

Picker at Bosch (2024-09 – 2025-04)

• Completed order pickups for over 5 clients at a time by organizing client orders, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Met and exceeded daily production targets by maintaining attention to detail and efficiency in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Coordinated with team members at different lines to support smooth operations.

Emergency Instructor at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School (2022-12 – 2023-06)

• Substituted across multiple subject areas in grades 9-12, ensuring students completed assignments left by the teacher.
• Maintained a disciplined and productive classroom environment by establishing and enforcing rules for behavior.
• Assisted in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.

Receptionist at May Pen Taxi Association, Jamaica (2017-02 – 2019-02)

• Provided client-centered service by answering phones, booking appointments, and solving patient concerns, contributing to timely support and strong client satisfaction.
• Created and maintained a record system with customer information in Microsoft Excel, observing principles of data security and client confidentiality.
• Organized inventory, handled billing, and created invoices with strong attention to detail.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician – Anderson College (2026-05)

Certification in Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) – MLPAO (2026-06)