Alexis Sink
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Certified Medical Technologist with extensive clinical expertise in Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunohematology, and Urinalysis. Dedicated team player with meticulous attention to detail and a results-driven approach. Four years of experience in the field, including two years specializing in Microbiology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist - Microbiology
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Performs routine microbiology operations such as reading cultures and susceptibility testing
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot microbiology analyzers like Microscan, MALDI, Cepheid Xpert, BioFire, and WASP
- Calculates data for monthly CSF gram stain turnaround times
- Led training among coworkers for AFB staining
- Assisted in updating current AFB bench procedure
- Streamlined process of sending out malaria testing and created a corresponding guide
- Reports state reportable diseases to the state of Georgia
- Participated in getting the laboratory ready for CAP inspection
- Assisted in building MediaLab compass competency/training system
- Created quick guide on how to use MediaLab compass for coworkers
- Calculates Blood Culture volumes monthly
- Regularly check and follow up with patient send-out tests and have access to all send-out platforms
- Current Quest and LabCorp admin for Microbiology department
- Track AFB decontamination rates
- Created learning guides for students and assist in training during their clinical rotations
- Assisted in updating CLSI toolkit breakpoints
- Maintain and distribute monthly quality control forms for each respective bench
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation
- Assisted in training new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results
- Maintain Quality Control organisms and track inventory
- Assisted with new MGIT validation
- Led WASP validation
- Maintain and track patient send-out reports such as malaria testing and Candida auris susceptibilities
Medical Laboratory Technician - Generalist
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked as generalist rotating between Microbiology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology
- Set up respiratory panels and BCIDs on ePlex by GenMark
- Stained and interpreted gram stains
- Performed C.Diff, MRSA, COVID/Flu testing on Cepheid Xpert
- Set up 4-way streak isolations on agar-based media plates
- Ran type and screens on Grifols Erytra
- Performed elutions and autoadsorptions on patient samples when necessary
- Analyzed chemistry samples on the following analyzers: Beckman AU 680, Beckman AU 5800, and UniCel DXI 800
- Maintained ACL Tops 500 by setting up daily QC and maintenance
- Troubleshoot chemistry and coagulation analyzer errors
- Performed Manual WBC differentials and patient slide reviews when needed
- Ran CBCs on Sysmex XN-3100 analyzer
- Processed and assisted in Bone Marrow Collection
- Analyzed and evaluated erroneous patient results accordingly
- Experience with setting up ABGs on Siemens Rapidpoint
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results
Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Rotation
Harris Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Completed a year of clinical rotations in Phlebotomy, Hematology, Chemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis
- Preformed ABO typing, Antibody screens, Antibody panels, Direct Agglutination Testing, Fetal screens, and Cords Blood Workups
- Completed daily and weekly Quality Control on Abbott Alinity and Architect analyzers
- Set up MicroScan sensitivity cards and completed Daily Quality Control on MicroScan WalkAway
- Read plates in Microbiology Department, followed up with subsequent testing and subcultured when needed to isolate organisms
- Performed various testing on ID now
- Shadowed Pathologist during multiple patient autopsies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05.2021
Skills
- Skilled in Team Dynamics
- Document Management
- Culture interpretation and sensitivity testing
- Molecular Methods (PCR)
- Quality Standards Compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Data Monitoring
- Effective Task Management
- Operational Enhancements
- AFB Proficiency
- Specimen processing
- Infection control
- Clinical laboratory expertise
- SOP implementation
- Mycology Knowledge
Certification
- MLS (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Georgia Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Material Certification
- Center of Disease Control Packaging and Shipping Dangerous Goods Certification
Timeline
Medical Technologist - Microbiology
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician - Generalist
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Rotation
Harris Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
- MLS (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Georgia Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Material Certification
- Center of Disease Control Packaging and Shipping Dangerous Goods Certification
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