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Abbye Bemb

Belle Haven,VA

Summary

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in Hematology, Chemistry, and Immunology, notably with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Excelled in specimen processing, quality control, and laboratory safety, laboratory information systems (LIS), enhancing accuracy and efficiency in clinical diagnostics. Skilled in data analysis, troubleshooting, many types of instrumentation, and adept at fostering team collaboration, consistently surpassing performance targets with strict attention to detail.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Fusion Medical Staffing - Travel Assignment
08.2022 - 04.2024

UPMC Memorial Hospital (Hematology and Chemistry)


  • Performed pre-analytical through post-analytical processes utilizing various manual and automated procedures.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods (EPIC Beaker)
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
  • Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and [Area of certification].

Clinical Scientist

Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
12.2020 - 07.2022

Georgia State University - Biology Department (BVirus Lab)

Performed ELISA, Western Blot, PCR (both manual and automated extractions for BV and Covid-19), reagent preparation, and general lab maintenance.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Titan Medical Staffing - Travel Contract
09.2020 - 12.2020

UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA

Worked in Hematology mostly performing manual differentials, and some coagulation studies.


Medical Laboratory Scientist

Titan Medical Staffing - Travel Contracts
06.2020 - 09.2020

Managed ProHealth Urgent Care laboratory in St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Duties included: phlebotomy, clinical testing, supplies and maintenance, and general oversight under CLIA guidelines.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

LRS Healthcare - Travel Contracts
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Chestnut Hill Hospital, PA
  • Hematology, Chemistry, some Microbiology and Blood Bank
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods (EPIC Beaker)
  • Maintained high levels of laboratory safety and consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Immunology
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods (Cerner and Meditech)
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Performed complex clinical tests on various samples types, utilizing advanced instrumentation and analysis (including protein electrophoresis)
  • Ensured accurate test results through diligent quality control measures and strict adherence to laboratory guidelines.

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
02.1989 - 11.2016

Experience in Clinical Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology and Hematology. Job included pre-post analytical testing, QA/QC, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training new team members.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (PRN)

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
04.2008 - 10.2016
  • Hematology and Chemistry
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods (Meditech)
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity within the lab setting.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biology

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05.1988

Skills

  • Clinical Laboratory Expertise (primarily Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology, some microbiology and immunohematology)
  • Specimen handling
  • Quality Control
  • Documentation skills
  • Specimen Processing
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Molecular diagnostics

Certification

  • Licensed ASCP

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Fusion Medical Staffing - Travel Assignment
08.2022 - 04.2024

Clinical Scientist

Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
12.2020 - 07.2022

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Titan Medical Staffing - Travel Contract
09.2020 - 12.2020

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Titan Medical Staffing - Travel Contracts
06.2020 - 09.2020

Medical Laboratory Scientist

LRS Healthcare - Travel Contracts
02.2018 - 03.2020

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018

Medical Laboratory Scientist (PRN)

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
04.2008 - 10.2016

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
02.1989 - 11.2016

Master of Science - Molecular Biology

Towson University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Towson University
  • Licensed ASCP
Abbye Bemb