Alexandra Kachinsky
Middletown,United States
Summary
Hardworking and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U.S. Army Reserve
United States Army
02.2017 - Current
- Successfully completed: Basic training (Honor Graduate), Basic Leadership Course (Honor Graduate - Top 10% of class), Medical Laboratory Technician (68K school - 1 year program [60 credits] - ASCP certified)
- Deployed to Afghanistan for 11 months with a blood support detachment responsible for storing and shipping blood products to our troops/medical facilities
- Responsible for training other medical facilities to initiate and properly operate an emergency walking blood bank (EWBB).
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
LRS Healthcare - St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results in blood bank, hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and microbiology.
- Performed routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
LRS Healthcare - Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and microbiology.
- Performed routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
LRS Healthcare - June E. Nylen Cancer Center
Sioux City, IA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results in specimen processing, hematology, chemistry.
- Performed routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
Siemens Healthineers - Quantum World Technologies, Inc. & HCL America, Inc.
Newark, DE
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked closely with engineers in reliability and developmental (R&D) research operating as the lead tech in charge of 4 different protocols responsible for running assays for the assigned protocol on Siemens Atellica instrument (sample handler, sample handler connect, chemistry, decapper, and immunology, re-sealer)
- In charge of inventory and training new techs
- Assist field service engineers (FSEs) in fixing/troubleshooting issues on Atellica instruments, such as installing motors, electrical (CAN) boards and wires, performing alignments, installing new parts, etc.
Medical Laboratory Technician & Platelet Apheresis
U.S. Army - Craig Joint Theater Hospital
Bagram, Afghanistan
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided U.S forces in Afghanistan blood products such as packed red blood cells, whole blood, liquid plasma, fresh frozen plasma, warm and cold-stored platelets
- Used TMDS (Theater Medical Data Store) website to manage, ship, receive blood products and infectious disease testing results and operational reports.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Microbiology Technician
Brookside Clinical Laboratory
Aston, PA
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for identifying and isolating pathogenic organisms found in urine and other miscellaneous cultures
- Tasked with creating Microbiology SOPs according to CLIA standards
- Trained new employees
- Cutting cost by 50%, AAB survey for microbiology unknown organisms: Scored 100%, Job performance evaluations: Scored highly effective, Daily, weekly, monthly maintenance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadmeadow
Middletown, DE
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Took care of 6-10 residents at a time.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Medical Laboratory Technician
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results in phlebotomy, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, and serology.
- Performed routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Served as a mentor for junior techs ensuring the lab retains only the fullest qualified techs as well as leading the training prep for the ASCP exam
Triathlon Staff
Piranha Sports
Bear, DE
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Traveled along the east coast setting up for Triathlon events (swim, bike, run) for athletes of all ages
- Responsible for: Registering athletes for the race, Handled credit cards and cash as payment, Handed out athletes race information, Lifted heavy equipment, Set up generators for blow-up equipment and other power sources, Fueled generators when necessary, Operated ATVs and trucks to transport equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kutz Home, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Took care of 6-10 residents at a time.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Some College - Health Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
Some College - Health Science
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN02.2022
Some College - Health Sciences
Delaware Technical Community College
Newark12.2020
Some College - Medical Technology
George Washington University
Washington11.2017
High School Diploma - Nursing
St. Georges Technical High School
Middletown06.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Triage
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Mac OS
- Quality Assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Physiology Knowledge
- Travel Arrangements
- EMR Systems
- Heavy Lifting
- Nursing
- Hospitality Experience
- Dementia Care
- Blood Draws
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Signs
- Infection Control
- Shipping & Receiving
- Computer Skills
- Patient Care
- Quick leaner
- RNA Extraction
- PCR testing
- Microbiology
- Laboratory Experience
- Venipuncture
- Swimming
- Engineering
- Epic
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), 11/2026, 104359
- Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), 11/2025, 1231125703
- Secret Clearance
Personal Information
- Sergeant (SGT-E5) in the United States Army
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
LRS Healthcare - St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
LRS Healthcare - Midstate Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
LRS Healthcare - June E. Nylen Cancer Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
Siemens Healthineers - Quantum World Technologies, Inc. & HCL America, Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician & Platelet Apheresis
U.S. Army - Craig Joint Theater Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
Microbiology Technician
Brookside Clinical Laboratory
04.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadmeadow
12.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2017
U.S. Army Reserve
United States Army
02.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kutz Home, Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2016
Triathlon Staff
Piranha Sports
06.2014 - 07.2016
Some College - Health Science
Liberty University
Some College - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Some College - Health Sciences
Delaware Technical Community College
Some College - Medical Technology
George Washington University
High School Diploma - Nursing
St. Georges Technical High School