Knowledgeable Microbiology Laboratory Scientist that's skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Some of these testing includes various sub-disciplines like mycology, bacteriology, immunology, and parasitology. I'm also familiar with Joint Commission(JC) , Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.
Skills
Microscopic techniques
Lab test analysis
Specimen processing
Ability to study bacteria
Microorganisms classification skills
Understanding of microbiology techniques
Specimen collection
Laboratory procedures
Loading/ unloading positive blood cultures
Identifying the preliminary inspection of growth on primary isolation media after incubation
Examine and record gram stains
Perform immunofixation and protein electrophoresis gels( urine/ serum)
Perform and Interrupt a Kirby Bauer
Read urine, stool, respiratory, body fluids, CSF, wounds, gonorrhea, vaginal,Group A strep, ears, eyes, and anaerobic cultures
Recorded, reported and posted test results using CernerWorks
Grew microbe cultures on different media including Sheep Blood Agar(BAP), MacConkey Agar (MAC), Columbia Agar(CNA), Chocolate Agar, Salmonella/ Shigella Agar(SS) Agar, Anaerobe Blood Agar( CDC), Anaerobic PEA Agar(CDC PEA), Schaedler KV Agar( SKV), MacConkey Agar with Sorbitol(SMAC), ETA Agar( for yeast identification)
Responsible for ruling out agents of bio-terrorism
Apart of the Tennessee Emerging Infections Program
Report positive Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia results to the Tennessee Health Department
Perform daily QC on Vitek 2
Perform QC on all antibiotics as they are received
Review Culture Activity Report daily before sending it to Infection Control
Reading urine, stool, respiratory, and anaerobic cultures daily and performing susceptibility on suspected organisms
Participate in College of American Pathologist (CAP) surveys
40 Hours/ Week
52,000/ Year
06/2018 to 07/2019
Blood Bank TechnicianVitalant – San Bernardino, CA,
Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts
Performing ABO type and screens
Performing antibody panels
Cross matching blood
Performed routine and complex testing in the area of blood bank
Performed donor processing on apheresis platelets
Processing donor units
Handling and adding patient information into the Cerner Works database
Modify components, label and properly disposition
Inspect blood components for any abnormal appearance
10/2013 to 06/2018
Health Unit CoordinatorBaylor Scott & White Health – El Paso, TX,
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
Education
Expected in 05/2018
Master of Science: Clinical Laboratory Science University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, TN, GPA:
Clinical laboratory scientists use lab equipment to study and analyze various samples and specimens, usually from human subjects, to search for abnormalities and determine their causes, all while maintaining lab safety protocols and documenting findings in lab systems
Clinical laboratory scientists collaborate with other lab staff and may work with potentially dangerous viruses and bacteria
Clinical laboratory scientists analyze specimens and body fluids to search for abnormalities. They also conduct research to identify their root causes and determine the nature and type of disease, illness, bacteria, or other factors that may be causing abnormal results
Expected in 05/2015
Bachelor of Science: Biology LeMoyne-Owen College - Memphis, TN GPA:
Certifications
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technologist- General
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