Josie Johnson

Biology graduate and clinical laboratory professional with nearly four years of experience performing routine and complex testing in a regulated laboratory environment. Experienced in specimen acceptability and processing, laboratory instrumentation, quality control, corrective action, laboratory information systems, reagent and control preparation, and accurate documentation. Works independently within established procedures, recognizes testing and specimen concerns, takes appropriate corrective action, and escalates unresolved issues.

Brings prior direct patient-care experience and a strong foundation in anatomy, HIPAA, laboratory safety, and healthcare-team communication.

Laboratory Technician at Labcorp (MedTox) (2022-10 – Present)

• Assess specimen and sample acceptability according to established criteria, protecting specimen integrity and supporting accurate, reliable testing.
• Analyze specimens and perform routine and complex technical procedures independently in accordance with approved departmental procedures, quality standards, and turnaround requirements.
• Assist with specimen processing, labeling, preparation, storage, and documentation while maintaining accurate identification and traceability throughout laboratory workflow.
• Operate, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; recognize conditions that may affect testing and take permitted corrective action or escalate as needed.
• Enter, review, and maintain accurate patient and test information in laboratory information systems and electronic records, supporting complete and traceable documentation.
• Perform and document quality-control and preventive-maintenance procedures, including investigation and resolution of unacceptable control results within established protocols.
• Prepare, test, label, store, and document reagents and controls while following established quality, stability, storage, and safety requirements.
• Recognize testing, specimen, equipment, or workflow problems; identify basic causes, make corrections within established procedures, and obtain supervisory assistance when needed.
• Monitor bench inventory, replenish supplies, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment using required PPE and established safety procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant at Friendship Village of Bloomington (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Summers and School Holidays

• Protected resident privacy and confidentiality while following HIPAA requirements, care plans, and organizational documentation standards.
• Monitored vital signs and patient condition, documented observations accurately, and reported changes or concerns promptly to nursing staff.
• Prioritized multiple resident needs and communicated professionally with nurses, residents, families, and interdisciplinary care-team members.

Certified Nursing Assistant at Presbyterian Homes, SummerWood Memory Care (2016-11 – 2017-08)

Summers and School Holidays

• Assisted with treatments and personal care as delegated by registered nurses and directed by individualized care plans.
• Documented services accurately in a computerized charting system while supporting safe, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology – College of Saint Benedict (2022-05)

Associate-level Coursework – Hennepin Technical College (2015 – 2017)