Lindokuhle Siphesihle Shabalala
Verulam
Summary
Ihave good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, work unsupervised, work in a team as well as in organizational skills. lam able to work unsociable hours including shift and night duty. 4-Ability to strategize in order to improve working methods and turnaround times.meet the required customer service and optimum Dedicated Laboratory Clerk with a focus on optimising specimen handling and data capture processes. Drives improvements in operational workflows to enhance service efficiency and patient satisfaction. Committed to delivering quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Clerk
Catherine Booth Laboratory
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for receiving, Capturing, and distribution of all specimen to correct information is obtained and recorded and facilitate the speedy processing of specimen in terms of service objective.
- Receive labels and sort specimens for testing according to SOPs.
- Capture patient information onto the system and check the types of specimen according to the test required and create shipping list of samples for distribution.
- Administer the distribution of specimen to ensure the correct and prioritise channelling of specimens to the various disciplines.
- Manage and sent Metrofile.
- Assist stores administrator.
Laboratory Clerk
NHLS(King DinuZulu Laboratory)
12.2014 - 08.2020
- NHLS
Phlebotomy Technician(Student)
NHLS(Osindisweni Laboratory)
- NHLS
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labelled blood vials with clear and necessary information for accurate testing.
- Followed appropriate collection procedures for different types of samples.
- Performed capillary blood collection when required, adapting techniques to meet patient needs and conditions.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, colleagues and self.
Education
Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science & Geography
Lockhat Secondary School
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work unsociable hours
- Ability to strategize
- Customer service
- Ability to improve working methods
- Ability to improve turnaround times
- Specimen handling
- Patient data capture
- Laboratory procedures
Current Work Experience
National Health Laboratory Services - Catherine Booth, Laboratory Clerk, Responsible for receiving, capturing, and distribution of all specimens to ensure correct information is obtained and recorded., Facilitate the speedy processing of specimens in terms of service objective., Receive labels and sort specimens for testing according to SOPs., Capture patient information onto the system and check the types of specimens according to the test required., Create shipping list of samples for distribution., Administer the distribution of specimens to ensure correct and prioritize channelling of specimens to the various disciplines., Manage and send Metrofile., Assist stores administrator., 2020-08-01, Current
Custom Section
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work unsupervised and in a team
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work unsociable hours including shift and night duty
- Ability to strategize to improve working methods and turnaround times
- Meet required customer service and optimum
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8705216007084
- Criminal Record: None
References
- Ms Bathabile Mayisela, Manager, (031) 242 6112
- Mrs Z.B. Shabalala, Manager, (035) 331 9200
- NHLS, Mr H. Ramgunn, Manager, (032) 541-9296
Timeline
Laboratory Clerk
Catherine Booth Laboratory
08.2020 - Current
Laboratory Clerk
NHLS(King DinuZulu Laboratory)
12.2014 - 08.2020
Phlebotomy Technician(Student)
NHLS(Osindisweni Laboratory)
Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science & Geography
Lockhat Secondary School