Negusi Tafari

Medical Laboratory Assistant program graduate (Oxford College, expected Sept 2026) with hands-on clinical placement experience at LifeLabs, including supervised adult venipuncture, ECG tracings, patient intake and accurate specimen documentation. Customer-focused with genuine care for patients' wellbeing, skilled at managing anxious patients through the sample collection process in a calm, reassuring manner. Detail-oriented, deadline-driven and comfortable prioritizing within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Seeking to bring this training and current placement experience to the Laboratory Assistant (FLOAT) role at Dynacare.

Medical Laboratory Assistant Student – Clinical Placement - LifeLabs

(2026-08 - 2026-09)

• Greeted and prepared patients for specimen collection, explaining the process and confirming test protocol prior to collection.
• Performed supervised adult venipuncture and ECG tracings, with results reviewed for quality before being sent to the patient's doctor.
• Handled specimen labelling, requisition review and accurate documentation while following laboratory safety and privacy procedures.
• Applied medical terminology, confidentiality, infection-prevention and laboratory-safety practices while managing detailed clinical information.
• Communicated professionally with patients and laboratory staff, creating a calm and reassuring patient experience.

Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) Operator - Arcadis – City of Toronto

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Maintained accurate digital records and complete audit trails while monitoring time-sensitive, deadline-driven operational information.
• Followed strict operational procedures, remaining composed while managing sensitive, time-critical information.

Sales and Marketing Representative - Bell

(2022-08 - 2022-12)

• Built customer relationships by identifying individual needs and responding clearly to questions and concerns.
• Used Salesforce CRM to document customer interactions and manage information accurately.

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program - Medical Laboratory Science - Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology (2026-09)