Clinical Laboratory Scientist Resume Example Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Summary

Proficient in TJC, OSHA, and FDA requirements for medical laboratory work. Effective at working as generalist to conduct all types of tests. Quality-focused and collaborative team player with reputation for accuracy and efficiency.

Organized, self-reliant Medical Laboratory Scientist offers exceptional leadership, supervising collection of samples and archiving experiment data. Closely follows laboratory procedures to maximize accuracy of testing results. Exudes complete leadership over complex examination and recording of experiment conclusions. Verifies complex statistics, specimen accuracy and critical values within trials.

Skills

Quality assurance controls
Inventory management
Communications
Train new employees
Laboratory automations
Validation and evaluation of new test method
Instrument validation

Supervision
Team management
Organization
Customer service
Problem resolution
Operational improvement

Experience

Clinical Laboratory ScientistDwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center | Fort Gordon , GA | May 2006 - Current

Promoted improved accuracy in laboratory testing review and reporting by leading efforts to present data.
Oversaw statistics documentation and archiving, logging entries within dedicated software program.
Collaborated with laboratory staff to ascertain group needs and improve test accuracy.
Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory, and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
Monitored proficiency testing within laboratory environment, handling necessary corrective action.
Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness
Applied knowledge of chemistry core lab, coagulation, urinalysis and hematology daily.
Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.

Medical Laboratory TechnicianSt. Joseph's Hospital (now is Trinity Hospital) | Augusta , GA | January 2000 - September 2001

Processed multiple hematology, microbiology and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews.
Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
Conferred with pathology to help narrow down diagnoses based on located abnormalities.
Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
Cultivated, isolated and identified microorganisms in biological samples to assist in diagnostic efforts.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Followed laboratory guidelines and CAP guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Operated equipment such as vitro chemistry analyzer, stacker Coulter hematology analyzer and blood cultures analyzer to analyze high complexity laboratory test such bodily fluids for anomalies.

Medical Laboratory SpecialistWater Reed Army Medical Center | Washington , DC | April 1989 - November 1989

Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Cultivated, isolated and identified microorganisms in biological samples to assist in diagnostic efforts.
Conferred with pathology to help narrow down diagnoses based on located abnormalities.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science: Advanced Medical Laboratory Specialist Academy of Health Sciences | | Fort Sam Houston , TX | February 1989

Associate of Applied Science: Basic Medical Laboratory SpecialistAcademy of Health Sciences | | Fort Sam Houston , TX | October 1981

Some College (No Degree): Liberal Arts And General StudiesCity College of Chicago-City Wide College | Chicago, IL

Interests

Reading, Traveling, Play tennis, Walking, Volunteer at my church, and Bike riding at the beach.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
St. Joseph's Hospital (now is Trinity Hospital)
Water Reed Army Medical Center

School Attended

Academy of Health Sciences
City College of Chicago-City Wide College

Job Titles Held:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Specialist

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Advanced Medical Laboratory Specialist
Associate of Applied Science : Basic Medical Laboratory Specialist
Some College (No Degree) : Liberal Arts And General Studies

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Resume Example

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