clinical laboratory scientist generalist resume example with 20+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Reliable Medical Technologist with current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License with excellent clinical laboratory skills. Conducts and analyzes laboratory assays with a high level of accuracy.
Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures.
Works well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.
Efficient and reliable team player
Good interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, physicians, other hospital personnel and other outside contacts.
Experience
06/2022 to CurrentClinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist Pacific Gardens Medical Center | City, STATE,
Ensures proper operation of all instruments by performing required preventative daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance, necessary calibrations, and quality controls with troubleshooting as necessary
Ensures test-result validity before recording/reporting results with meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrates the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of an interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
Evaluated quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CAP, CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
Ensures compliance with government requirements, hospital policies, and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
Rotated through various laboratory departments of Coagulation, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology , Microbiology and Blood Bank.
03/2021 to 03/2022Clinical Laboratory Scientist /Generalist West Pacific Medical Laboratory | City, STATE,
Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
Ensures test result validity before recording /reporting results, paying meticulous attention to detail
Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Performs analyzer preventive maintenance , calibration ,quality controls and troubleshooting
Report critical values to patient care personnel after review and verification of repeat analysis of abnormal tests.
Worked as a Night CLS - in the different departments such as chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis , serology, blood bank and microbiology
04/2019 to 07/2020Clinical Laboratory Scientist/GeneralistLakewood Regional Medical Center | City, STATE,
Ensures proper operation of all instruments by performing required preventative daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance.
Conducts quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology , coagulation, blood bank, urinalysis, chemistry analyzers
Reviews patient data, prepares data reports and signed off on release of information requests
Records control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results
Organize and prioritize workload; use efficient workflow processes
Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results.
Follow all standard operating procedures for collecting, analyzing, reporting and confidentiality to provide physicians with accurate, reliable, and timely results.
Promoted an effective working relationship within the department to meet the goals and objectives of the unit
Worked as a Night CLS in a high volume testing environment
10/1990 to 06/2019Clinical Laboratory Scientist/GeneralistMartin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital | City, STATE,
Performs & evaluates quality control, equipment maintenance, and instrument calibration as needed
Performs troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy
Adheres to all turnaround times, documents calls as necessary, and verifies critical values and specimen identification.
Ensures compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area
Proficiency at observing safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; remembering principles involved in biochemical reactions; and understanding laboratory procedures
Performs clinical laboratory tests pertinent to hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, immunology and blood bank
Keeps accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data according to laboratory policies
Refers problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Laboratory
Performs clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling STATS and alerting values to the appropriate department or clinician, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory, etc
Participates in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their field
05/2018 to 03/2019CLS Bench Supervisor PM and Night Shift Company Name | City, State,
Respond appropriately to results with the status of STAT, call results, patient waiting, or timed specimens.
Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follows up to resolve outstanding specimens.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
Generalist rotated through different laboratory departments such as hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank.
Assists in training and orientation of laboratory staff including but not limited to Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Assistants, Phlebotomists and other laboratory support personnel.
Supervises the Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory support personnel working in the respective area
Ensures that employee competencies are maintained annually
Participates in the hiring, disciplinary action and performance management of lab staff.
Manage and resolve administrative and technical problems.
Addresses systems issues; troubleshoots problems and/or arranges for technical service.
Approves overtime, calling in extra help when needed, giving direction and guidance to support personnel
Ability to cover various shifts if needed
Assigns, directs, & monitors the work of Clinical Lab Scientists & other personnel
Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients & that the correct test is being performed
Judges the adequacy & qualities of specimens submitted for testing
Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods & procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee
Performs routine preventative maintenance & troubleshooting on assigned instruments & equipment according to established schedule & procedure
Performs & documents instrument function by checking & calibrating specific lab instruments & documents data
Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, & maintenance needed of equipment.
Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
Trains laboratory assistants, & other Clinical Lab Scientist, on proper techniques/ procedures related to clinical laboratory practice
Directly supervises incumbents in the clinical laboratory
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
04/2017 to 05/2018Clinical Laboratory Scientist/GeneralistCompany Name | City, State,
Conducts analyzers' calibrations, ran quality controls of new/or used reagents/ supplies, and do basic troubleshooting as warranted by analyzers' manufacturers.
Operates and conducts maintenance on analyzers and equipment within each section of the laboratory
Prepare reagents necessary for daily operations, performs maintenance and troubleshooting when required.
On timely manner, evaluates, interprets, and reports test results to physician/or nurse after considering their validity as to their accuracy, precision, and critical values.
Follows general hospital and laboratory policies/ regulations as related to professional behavior, dress code, punctuality, documentation, performance criteria, and safety, privacy, and infection controls at all times.
Ensures test result validity before recording/reporting results
Respond appropriately to results with the status of STAT, call results, patient waiting, or timed specimens.
Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follows up to resolve outstanding specimens.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
Generalist rotated through different laboratory departments such as hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank.
Education and Training
Expected in 1989 to to Bachelor of Science | Medical TechnologyFar Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Manila, GPA:
Certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist since 1990
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School Attended
Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation