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Point of Care

Detailed knowledge of Point of Care testing on glucose meters, AVOX and iSTATs; including regulations and guidelines for JACO and CLIA. Training/checkoffs for all staff that uses these analyzers. Performing monthly paperwork and documentations. Writing/updating IQCP, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth operations. Creating and implementing laboratory logs. Ordering supplies and ensuring calibrations, correlations, and quality controls were performed. (July 2019- November 2020)

Microbiology

Setting up different specimens on microbiology media, Performing and reading gram stains, Isolating/identifying pathogens from normal flora, and identifying which antibiotic would be most effective in treating the infection. Communication with other departments (pharmacy/infection control/primary physician) to obtain the best outcome.

Analyzers: Beckman Coulter Microscan Walkaway, BacTec Blood Culture System

Chemistry

Performing calibrations, quality controls, and maintenance for both EXLs. Basic part/reagent replacements, probe alignments, and troubleshooting when errors occur. Processing patient specimens, interpreting and releasing results.

Analyzers: Dimension EXL with LM Integrated Chemistry System

Serology/ Urinalysis

Performing maintenance, calibrations, correlations and quality controls on all instruments as well as processing patient specimens. Monitoring released results with log/analyzer printouts for entire lab to adhere to JACO guidelines.

Analyzers: Sofia & Sofia 2 Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer, Cobus Liat PCR System, 3300 Micro osmometer, Thermo Scientific STARA 1117 pH Meter, Alcor Scientific miniiSED ESR Analyzer, Cobas U 411

Hematology/Coagulation

Daily maintenance and quality controls. Processing all specimens. Performing manual differentials and manual dilutions of specimens. Also conducting manual cell counts on different body fluids.

Analyzers: Sysmex XN-550, Sysmex CA-660

Blood Banking

Performing quality controls and patients testing. Blood typing, antibody screening, antibody identification, antigen typing, and crossmatching while adhering to the AABB guidelines to ensure blood products are compatible with patient receiving them.

Phlebotomy

Proficient in venipunctures (all age groups), arterial puncture (adult only), heel sticks (infant only), and finger sticks (adult). Assists in collecting/sorting/logging patient specimens, inspecting the labels, and properly arranging them for testing or storage.