Amy Zerbonia
Peoria,IL
Summary
Hardworking CLS bringing 30 years of expertise in chemistry testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Chemistry Technician
Reditus Laboratory
Pekin, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance testing applications.
- Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
- Compared QC products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Tracked experimental results, coordinated data reviews and produced detailed reports.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Performed Covid testing-extraction, PCR and analysis.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
OSF System Laboratory
Peoria, IL
01.1997 - 07.2021
- Performed multiple testing on blood, urine, stool and body fluids using reference reagents and prescribed techniques.
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Operated Abbott Architect and Roche analyzers, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting all variances in results and blood product performance.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with CLIA standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed pre-analytical processing procedures such as Analyzer Maintenance and specimen processing.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Conducted Immunoassay, Transplant drugs, Blood gases, Urine testing and Osmolality tests regularly.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using EPIC Beaker.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 6000 patients daily, including chemical analysis, urine testing Transplant drug levels.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types such as blood and body fluids.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types such as blood, body fluids and reagents.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Excellent knowledge of EPIC LIS system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL05.1997
Skills
- Lab test analysis
- Laboratory procedures
- Lab assistant training
- Specimen collection
- Equipment calibration
- Maintenance & Repair
- Compassion
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Good listening skills
- Reading comprehension
- Multitasking abilities
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Chemical Analysis
- Team building
- Dependable and Responsible
- Written Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Self-Motivated
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Specimen collection issues which led to providing better results for the Doctors.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certification
- Certified CLS, ASCP - 1997 to present
Timeline
Lead Chemistry Technician
Reditus Laboratory
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
OSF System Laboratory
01.1997 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Illinois At Springfield
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