Lamiki Minah Matjeni
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Pretoria
Summary
Hardworking Clinical Laboratory Assistance, bringing 8 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Pathcare Vermaak
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2016 - Current
- Assisted with training new staff members, sharing knowledge of lab procedures and best practices for efficient operation
- Carried out tests to determine if infections are bacterial, viral or fungal.
- Minimized errors throughout pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
- Participated in continuing education (Infosec and Pathcare Academy) programs to stay abreast of industry developments and best practices.
- Monitored daily temperature logs for proper storage of samples as per regulatory requirements, safeguarding the integrity of specimens.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data recording procedures.
- Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Ampath
KEMPTON PARK
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Achieved timely completion of assigned tasks through effective time management skills and prioritization techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness within the laboratory workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations and prevention of contamination incidents.
- Produced high-quality reports summarizing experimental findings for review by supervisory staff members or publication purposes as needed.
- Assisting qualified lab personnel with daily laboratory maintenance, receiving, dispatching specimen to relevant disciples (Chemistry, Haematology, Histo/Cyto and Microbiology)
Education
No Degree - Medical Technology
Pathcare Vermaak Academy
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
Laboratory safety protocols
Sample Preparation
Specimen Processing
Lab Equipment Operation
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Problem-solving abilities
Data Entry
Multitasking Abilities
Laboratory Information Systems
Team Collaboration
Specimen analysis
Patient confidentiality
Additional Information
References
Ilse Van De Venter
Ampath Prelab Supervisor
0126781001/0822268794
Gatzby Chiloane
Night Shift Tech in Charge Pathcare Vermaak
0833078360/0124042450
gatzby.chiloane@pathcare.co.za
Sello Mooke
HR officer
0124042300
sello.mooke@vpath.org
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Pathcare Vermaak
04.2016 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Ampath
04.2014 - 08.2015
No Degree - Medical Technology
Pathcare Vermaak Academy
04.2001 -