Elizabeth Otero
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist with 7 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Can demonstrate ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. Highly skilled in operating and maintaining equipment to test and analyze blood and other body fluids.
ASCP Certified
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
Des Plaines, IL
09.2017 - Current
- Follows laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
- Analyzes laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Maintains required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Operates Beckman Coulter DXH 800 , Beckman Access, Beckman AU480, ACL TOP, ichem Velocity, Galileo Echo, and other laboratory equipment, and adheres to strict maintenance schedules.
Medical Technologist
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Glenview, IL
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using WAM and Soft Lab.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 08.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
Self-motivated professional
undefinedCertification
MT - Medical Technologist
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
09.2017 - Current
Medical Technologist
NorthShore University HealthSystem
09.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northeastern Illinois University
08.2010 - 07.2014
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