Reliable and experienced Medical Technologist bringing excellent clinical laboratory skills, including conducting and analyzing laboratory assays and solving complicated clinical and instrument problems. Proficient at precisely analyzing, recording and reporting test results, including abnormal specimens with a high level of accuracy. Currently ASCP certified and licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners with greater than twenty-five years of clinical laboratory experience.
Licenses
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
CLS-Generalist
CLP.G01705-GEN
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American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Medical Technologist
ID: 02789264
Skill Highlights
Accomplished in hematology
Serology knowledge
Complex problem solver
Test results interpretation
Excellent lab practices
Clinical assays proficiency
Lab equipment calibration
Test result validity verification
Quality control procedures
Rapid tests (Strep A, Influenza, and RSV)
Education and Training
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LAExpected in 1988 ā āBachelor of Science:Medical Technology - GPA:
Professional Experience
Lafayette General Medical Center - CLS-Generalist City, STATE, 09/2015 - 08/2016I began my time at LGMC assigned to the night shift. I would rotate between chemistry, hematology, blood bank and microbiology. In chemistry, I was responsible for nightly maintenance and quality control as well as running patient samples. I worked with the Siemens Vista and Centaur. Hematology encompassed CBC's, Coagulation and Urinalysis. Ā I worked with the Sysmex, the Cellavision, the Atlas, the UF1000 and the Stago. In Blood Bank I used the Gel-card method. LGMC is the area's main trauma one site and I would often have to report to the ER with a cooler stocked with emergency release transfusion products. In Microbiology I was charged with the rapid tests and PCR's. I also set up cultures and stained and read gram stains. I moved to the evening shift and I worked eight days on and six days off. Wherever I was scheduled I was responsible for maintenance and quality control as well as patient samples. I also attended monthly laboratory meetings and quarterly employee forums. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Touro Infirmary - CLS-Generalist City, STATE, 10/2006 - 05/2012I spent my first two and a half years at Touro working the night shift. I was responsible for receiving, checking, labeling, running and reporting all samples coming into the laboratory. I alternated between chemistry and hematology. I transferred to the day shift for the remainder of my time there where the workload was increased and we processed over 700 samples per day. I accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures. I performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes. I recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results reporting. I demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel and students.
West Jefferson Medical Center - CLS-Generalist City, STATE, 11/2004 - 11/2005At WJMC I worked various shifts in each area of the clinical laboratory. I correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, process or quality control. I developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication. I neatly and accurately completed all required SOP documentation in accordance with set guidelines. I was an integral part of the team before, during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Terrebonne General Medical Center - CLS-Generalist City, STATE, 07/1993 - 10/2000My time at Terrebonne General was spent working day shift in Hematology. I rotated every third weekend. On weekends I worked extra shifts in the evening and I rotated from Hematology to Chemistry. I also worked extra weekends that were not originally assigned to me. When time and workload allowed, I would go into Microbiology where I would assist with various duties. I plated positive blood cultures, set up and read E tests, prepared ID and sensitivity cards for the Vitek and plated new specimens. I also read and reported gram stains.
Lady Of The Sea Hospital - CLS-Generalist City, STATE, 08/1988 - 06/1993This was my first position as a Medical Technologist upon graduation. A small facility so it was not uncommon for me to have to collect and prepare as well as test and report patient samples. I became proficient in Hematology and Coagulation. Also Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.Ā Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.
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