Skilled, reliable and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technologist with ASCP Certification and 13 years experience in Hospital and Reference laboratories. Seeking to obtain a challenging and rewarding position in Clinical laboratory setting.
Skills
Experienced in performing broad range of complex testing in all areas of laboratory.
Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately
Able to show accurate, reliable and focused attention on quality and timely completion of all test procedures
Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environment
Great interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, physicians and other outside contacts
Ability to work in team setting
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist, 12/2017 to Current NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital – Jonesboro, AR
Perform stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately for a 181-bed healthcare facility.
Conduct lab tests in the areas of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
Work in the Center Processing area, receive and accession specimens.
Prepare reagents and specimens for microscopic examination, perform lab tests; analyze and report findings.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
Medical Laboratory Technologist, 07/2015 to 03/2018 American Esoteric Laboratories – Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Perform stat and routine testing on variety of specimens quickly and accurately within high-volume laboratory.
Analyze full range of manual and automated test procedures across multiple laboratory departments, including Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology, Urinalysis and Blood banking.
Trained on and operate wide range of analyzers to perform complex lab testing, Cobas 8000, Cobas Intergra 800, Sysmex 2100c, Liaison X, Provue, Iris and Stago R Max.
Maintain lab equipment and perform quality control, quality assurance on instruments.
Medical Laboratory Technologist, 01/2016 to 11/2016 St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital – Memphis, TN
Worked PRN on weekends
Assisted in lab support. Received and accession specimens for all departments in laboratory.
Worked in hematology department, performing and reviewing slide differentials.
Identified abnormal findings. If needed, referred them to Pathology for further review.
Prepared, analyzed blood gas samples on ABL 800 instrument in the chemistry department.
Medical Laboratory Technologist, 04/2015 to 06/2015 IDEXX Laboratories, Inc – Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Performed diagnostic tests for the animal industry, including veterinary clinics and research laboratories.
Worked in hematology department.
Analyzed specimens on Sysmex instruments.
Prepared and performed slide differentials.
Medical Laboratory Technologist, 11/2004 to 09/2014 Crittenden Memorial Hospital – West Memphis, Arkansas, United States
Performed complex lab tests, procedures on blood and other body fluids, according to lab policies
Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to lab procedures
Responsible for accuracy, interpretations and reporting of all test results
Performed routine maintenance and quality control on analyzers
LEAD SUPERVISOR JAN 2013- SEPT 2014
Overlook and organized daily operations of the Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation departments
Prepared and updated records, reports and procedure manuals
Evaluated Quality Control within the departments
Maintained compliance with OSHA, CLIA and CAP guidelines
Properly performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments
Education
Bachelor of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science, 2004 Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, Ar
Certifications
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Inspection Team Member Training (CAP)
State of Tennessee liscensure CPR Certification-2018
