America Sevilla
Benton City,WA
Summary
Dedicated laboratory scientist experienced in medical protocols in microbiology, chemistry, blood bank, urinalysis, and hematology tests. Strong multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at maintaining clean work areas and well-maintained equipment. Closely follows laboratory procedures to maximize accuracy of testing results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Richland, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in various laboratory areas including blood bank, chemistry, and microbiology through daily rotational work.
- Conducted validation of newly developed saline solutions for blood bank and bench tube testing
- Conducted daily quality control, calibration, and troubleshooting tasks as per department standards.
- Provided assistance to the blood bank department in handling large-scale traumas.
- Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions used in laboratory tests according to standard recipes.
- Monitored inventory levels of laboratory supplies; placed orders when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory and safety standards in the laboratory environment.
Pharmacy Assistant
01.2020 - 09.2023
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Pasco, WA
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Successfully obtained patient data through efficient application of effective communication techniques.
- Employed organizational skills to efficiently arrange patients' medication.
- Exhibited honesty and discretion while managing patients' medical prescriptions and insurance records.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by efficiently filling prescriptions and checking in patients.
- Efficiently managed all COVID rapid testing activities including test performance and result reporting.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Answered phone calls from customers promptly and courteously.
Medical Lab Scientist Intern
Kadlec, St. Mary's, Good Shepherd,Yellowhawk,Trios
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed rotations in Blood Bank, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology.
- Conducted drug tests, disease positivity rates, and chemistry panels
- And other high-complexity testing
- Identification of microorganisms through microscopy from blood, urine, semen, body fluid, tissues, and stool
- Ensured quality results by adhering to daily quality control standards and performing daily machine function verification
- Daily interfaced with EPIC & CERNER LIS
- Contributed to a safe and secure environment with physician patients and coworkers by following established standards and procedures through CLIA and CAP compliance.
Education
Certification of Medical Laboratory Science -
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA08.2023
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences - Spanish
Washington State University
Tri-Cities, WA12.2021
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Customer Service
- Decision-making
- Team player
- Microbiology: Isolation and identification of bacteria
- Urinalysis
- Hematology
- Chemistry labs
- Immunohematology
- Specimen Handling
- Quality control on all instruments listed
- Validations
- Bilingual: Spanish and English (Oral and Written)
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Reagent Preparation
- Specimen handling
Certification
- MLS (ASCP) Certification
Instruments
- Stago Compact Max
- Sysmex XN-2000
- ISed Alcor Scientific
- DxU 840 m Iris
- Aution Max AX-4030
- Clinitek Status +
- Siemens Atellica
- Cepheid GeneXpert
- Luminex Verigene
- Lumira Dx
- Cobas Liat- Roche
- Bact/Alert 3D
- Gram stain slide- Previ Stainer
- Tosoh AIA-900
- Hemocytometer
- HemataStat II Microhematocrit
- Immucor Echo Lumena
- Helmer Cell washer and Water bath
- VIDAS 3 BioMerieux
- Abbott iSTAT
- Osmo 1 Advanced Instruments
- Siemens RapidPoint 500e
- DxH 690T Beckman Coulter Hematology Analyzer
- Manual Gram Staining Method
- Hematek 3000 Hematology Stainer
- CellaVision
Personal Information
Title: Medical Lab Scientist
Volunteer Experience
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS), 08/2020 to Present
- Guide undergrad WSOS scholar students throughout WA state during their academic school year with career choices, academics, and school-life balance.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Medical Lab Scientist Intern
Kadlec, St. Mary's, Good Shepherd,Yellowhawk,Trios
01.2023 - 08.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
01.2020 - 09.2023
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
05.2019 - 09.2023
- MLS (ASCP) Certification
Certification of Medical Laboratory Science -
Heritage University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences - Spanish
Washington State University
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