Elias Patterson
Saint Lucia,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and clinical support skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Proactive in identifying and addressing inefficiencies, with a focus on optimising processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Preanalytical Trainer and Laboratory Assistant
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, Wesley Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Training and supervising new hires in standard operating procedures, ensuring strong staff development and adherence to a high standard of patient data entry and information management
- Liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including physicians, nursing staff, reference laboratories and patients in order to maintain the lab's reputation for timely and accurate results.
- Expediting critical test results by prioritizing samples based on urgency, significantly reducing turnaround times for emergency cases.
- Routine laboratory stores ordering and receipting
Clinical Assistant, Anatomical Pathology
Queensland Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided efficient and accurate support within the Anatomical Pathology department, ensuring adherence to critical turnaround times crucial for patient care
- Demonstrated integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential tasks, including mortuary attendance and management of mortuary records
- Collaborated with a diverse team of scientific and medical professionals to facilitate clinical diagnoses and malignancy screening in human tissue samples
- Managed the preparation and monitoring of reagents essential for tissue processing machines, adhering to laboratory guidelines for disposal and recycling
Laboratory Assistant, Sendaways
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Played a key role in processing referrals from Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology to other laboratories nationally and internationally
- Maintained meticulous records and liaised with referral laboratories to ensure seamless transfer of samples, adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards
- Conducted precise preparation of shipments, handling precious or sensitive biological samples with care and consideration for patient well-being
Pathology Services Assistant, SRA
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
01.2013 - 04.2022
- Assumed various roles over a decade-long tenure, including Team Leader, Problem Solver, and Trainer, showcasing adaptability and expertise in preanalytical laboratory procedures
- Fostered effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a point of contact for inquiries and support
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating laboratory equipment such as Pathfinder aliquoting machines and the GLP Track System, providing training to team members as needed
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quality assurance
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Adaptability
Timeline
Preanalytical Trainer and Laboratory Assistant
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, Wesley Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Assistant, Anatomical Pathology
Queensland Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Laboratory Assistant, Sendaways
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
04.2022 - 08.2022
Pathology Services Assistant, SRA
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
01.2013 - 04.2022
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