Amanda Cupp
Sumner
Summary
Efficient Medical Laboratory Technician known for productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly while maintaining high standards of accuracy. Possess specialized skills in clinical specimen collection, complex testing procedures, and quality control protocols. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams to contribute significantly to patient care outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Northwest Medical Specialties
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Executed complex clinical laboratory tests using both manual and automated techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
- Performed high-complexity testing in microbiology, urinalysis, hematology, and biochemistry with minimal supervision.
- Collected, processed, and analyzed samples; confirmed and interpreted test results to support accurate diagnoses.
- Interpreted test results and communicated findings to physicians, facilitating informed patient treatment planning.
- Delivered timely test results and documented findings in electronic health record systems, enhancing patient care.
- Operated and maintained standard laboratory instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, including CLIA, to uphold quality assurance.
- Prepared reagents, media, stains, and solutions essential for testing procedures.
- Managed laboratory supply inventory by ordering necessary materials to support testing activities.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/ St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted high complexity clinical laboratory tests using both manual and automated techniques.
- Conducted microscopic examinations of body fluids to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Analyzed, interpreted, and confirmed test results for diagnostic purposes.
- Interpreted data from patient history and lab results to assist in clinical decision-making.
- Specialized in transfusion service, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis.
- Collected and processed samples for pretesting, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Recorded test results accurately in laboratory computer system.
- Inoculated bacteriological materials with test organisms for further analysis.
Laboratory Assistant /Phlebotomist
MultiCare Good Samaritan
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Obtained blood samples from patients, transported samples and other potentially biohazardous specimens to the laboratory for medical testing, and processed specimens according to protocol and procedures.
- Applied advanced phlebotomy skills to effectively address diverse patient needs.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Processed incoming specimens to ensure timely analysis and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Received specimens and managed pending cases efficiently.
- Facilitated communication and care by interacting with patients, families, and physicians.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and physicians to ensure effective communication.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills and attention to detail while maintaining discretion in decision-making.
Phlebotomist, Program Assistant
Bloodworks NW
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Conducted lab processing and performed venipunctures, supporting departmental operations and enhancing service delivery.
- Service all duties related to donor appointments using CMS scheduling software.
- Assist with Appointment Plus to maintain online appointment system.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, meeting agendas/minutes, reports, statistical data, graphs, organization charts, presentations, and mailing/routing lists as requested by Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Staff of Donor and Volunteer Resources.
- Initiated and produced communication materials for Donor Group Program and Volunteer Services Program to address specific needs.
- Assist with maintaining records in the Volunteer Database.
- Handled mailings, recognition event preparations, copying, and routing inter-office mail.
- Completed inter-office reports (Task Requests, Requisitions, Invoices).
Education
MLT, Associate of Science -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA01-2021
Phlebotomy I Certificate -
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Los Angeles, CA01-2011
Skills
- Microbiology testing techniques
- Hematology analysis
- Chemistry testing procedures
- Serology testing methods
- Urinalysis testing methods
- Coagulation studies expertise
- Body fluid analysis
- Gram stain preparation
- Cytology processing techniques
- Blood Smear Examination
- Phlebotomy skills
- Laboratory instrumentation expertise
- Beckman Coulter Analyzers (480) (700)
- Sysmex Analyzers (XN100)
- Siemens Analyzers (CA-660) (Atellica)
- Microscopy
- Quality control protocols
- Laboratory information systems
- Electronic health records management
- Lab supply management strategies
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Northwest Medical Specialties
01.2024 - 04.2026
Medical Laboratory Technician
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/ St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2023
Laboratory Assistant /Phlebotomist
MultiCare Good Samaritan
09.2016 - 02.2020
Phlebotomist, Program Assistant
Bloodworks NW
10.2013 - 05.2015
MLT, Associate of Science -
Clover Park Technical College
Phlebotomy I Certificate -
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care