Suma Ambati
Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Medical Laboratory Assistant with hospital placement experience in high-volume acute care laboratory settings supporting specimen receiving, phlebotomy assistance, ECG procedures, and specimen processing. Skilled in handling inpatient and outpatient samples with accuracy, urgency, and infection control compliance. Comfortable in fast-paced environments with frequent interruptions and rotating priorities.
Familiar with hospital electronic medical record systems and committed to safe, efficient laboratory operations.
Experience
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Placement - Mackenzie Health
- Performed specimen receiving and verification for high-volume inpatient and outpatient samples
- Verified patient identifiers and requisitions, resolving discrepancies prior to processing
- Assisted with phlebotomy workflows including patient preparation and specimen handling
- Completed ECG setup and patient preparation with correct lead placement
- Processed and prioritized STAT and routine specimens for testing
- Prepared send-out specimens for reference laboratories
- Assisted with aliquoting, centrifugation, and specimen preparation tasks
- Maintained IPAC and laboratory safety standards
- Supported order tracking and documentation using hospital EMR systems
- Exposure to histology and cytology workflows under supervision
Senior Warehouse Associate - Cardinal Health
(2025-01)
- Managed high-volume healthcare inventory and distribution
- Ensured accurate labeling, sorting, and tracking of medical supplies
- Followed strict safety and documentation procedures
- Worked under tight deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Supported supply flow to healthcare facilities
- Built strong organizational and multitasking skills
Education
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Humber Polytechnic (2026)