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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Professional Summary
Driven, hardworking Medical Laboratory Scientist with ASCP certification and two years experience. Reliable and focuses on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure.
Skills
  • Blood bank background
  • Experience training new staff on proper testing and equipment operation
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Results-oriented
  • Effective multi-tasker
  • Sharp critical thinker
Work History
05/2010 to Current
Medical Laboratory ScientistSanford Medical Center – Sioux Falls, SD
  • Executes and analyzes tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and serology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
  • Experience in blood bank working as the sole person in the department for the duration of the overnight shift. Works well under pressure and time constraints within high-demand environment.
  • Selected by management to attend week long training session on new blood bank instrument Tango Optimo at BioRad Laboratories. Responsibilities include training fellow employees, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrument.
  • Ensures test-result validity before recording/reporting results, paying meticulous attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff.
  • Proficient in collecting arterial blood gases and venous blood samples.
  • Evaluates quality control using standard laboratory test and measurement controls and maintains compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
01/2008 to 05/2010
Lab Support/PhleblotomySanford Medical Center – Sioux Falls, SD
  • Performed a variety of routine and difficult blood collection procedures with a high degree of proficiency.
  • Obtained specimens from patients in all areas including intensive care, Level II trauma center and pediatric hospital.
  • Receivedand prepared specimens for further testing with accuracy and in a timely manner.
02/2006 to 12/2007
Research Laboratory AssistantThe University of South Dakota – Vermillion, SD
  • Worked with several researchers to collect data throughout wetlands of Door County, WI and Chicago, IL.
  • Developed, maintained and improved experimental data for publication using Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Raised and monitored in captivity larvae of the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly, a rare and endangered species.
Education
April 2010
Medical Laboratory Science
Sanford Medical Center - Sioux Falls, SD
  • Completed 10 month clinical training program at NACCLS accredited facility.
  • One of only tworecipientsof American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science Scholarship.
December 2007
Bachelor of Science: Biology with minor in Chemistry
The University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD
Professional Memberships
  • South Dakota Student Forum Representative and Board Member for 2 years of the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sanford Medical Center
  • The University of South Dakota

School Attended

  • Sanford Medical Center
  • The University of South Dakota

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Lab Support/Phleblotomy
  • Research Laboratory Assistant

Degrees

  • Medical Laboratory Science
    Bachelor of Science : Biology with minor in Chemistry

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