Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP Resume Example Company Name

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, ASCP

Summary

I was a general lab technician (MLT,ASCP) for July 2007-Aug 2008. August 2008 I challenged the board and received my MT certification through AMT. I worked as the second shift supervisor from 2008-2011. In January 2012 I was on job trained to become a histology technician. I was also the supervisor over the histology department. I am proficient in CAP and JCAHO requirements that is required for medical laboratory work. Effective at working as a generalist to conduct all types of tests. Quality-focused and collaborative team player with reputation for accuracy and efficiency. Skilled at using laboratory expertise and medical knowledge to help make decisions. Manage equipment, supplies and chemicals efficiently to coordinate smooth laboratory operations. Skilled at embedding tissue specimens and cutting tissue. Also skilled at preforming immunohistochemical stains. I am very easy to get alone with. Always looking forward to a great productive work day. My number one goal is to always be a positive team player.

Skills

Supervising technicians
Specimen processing
Equipment maintenance
Communications
Inventory management
Laboratory assay analysis
Equipment testing and calibration

Organization
Problem solving
Teamwork
Decision-making
Time management
Work well with others
Fast learner

Experience

Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP07/2007 to 08/2008Company NameCity, State

Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
Processed hematology and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews.
Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
Performed chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily.
Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.

Medical Technologist (Supervisor 2009-2011), AMT08/2008 to 12/2011Company NameCity, State

Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting.
Assessed equipment regularly by conducting instrument function inspections and calibrations.
Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings.
Trained, coached and oversaw daily work of medical lab technicians.
Assessed blood samples for transfusions by determining cell morphology, number of cells, blood type and other relevant information.
Conducted multiple tests at once using automated equipment and computerized instruments.
Evaluated body fluids and tissue samples to document findings such as normal or abnormal results.
Planned and carried out regular maintenance on equipment by following procedures and manufacturers' guidelines.
Prepared, stored and assessed liquid and solid reagents for precise and correct test results.
Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.

Histology Technician (Supervisor)12/2011 to 06/2020Company NameCity, State

Assessed the adequacy of chemicals and stains.
Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting.
Recorded the number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
Cut tissue specimens on microtone
Manually coversliped slides
Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
Identified opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
Recognized and addressed staining problems.
Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science: Medical Laboratory Technology07/2007Mississippi Delta Community CollegeCity, State

Certifications

Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP

Medical Technologist, AMT (American Medical Technologist)

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School Attended

Mississippi Delta Community College

Job Titles Held:

Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP
Medical Technologist (Supervisor 2009-2011), AMT
Histology Technician (Supervisor)

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Medical Laboratory Technology 07/2007

Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP Resume Example

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