ASCP Certified medical laboratory technician with 4 years of proven experience performing high-complexity testing
Oversaw quality assurance, monitoring, and reporting of specimen as General Supervisor of Cholinesterase Reference Laboratory
Respected and reliable team member with excellent communication skills and critical thinking
Military training provides experience in adapting to multiple teams and scenarios to achieve results
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Supervisor, Cholinesterase Reference Lab
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
08.2021 - 04.2023
Oversee quality control, standards, and performance of Cholinesterase Reference Laboratory
Ensure reports are shipped out to partner laboratories of the Cholinesterase Monitoring Program
Troubleshoot and resolve errors during testing or inputting of results
Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Entered test results into database and transferred information to partner sites for use.
Cholinesterase Reference Lab Lead Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
09.2019 - 04.2023
Analyze patient blood samples to test for nerve agent exposure for DoD
Provide quality assurance and primary testing for more than 20 military and non-military sites
Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Track, ship, and maintain $500,000+ worth of equipment for Cholinesterase Monitoring Program sites
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Chemistry Technician
U.S. Army Public Health Command - Central
01.2022 - 03.2022
Assist Brooke Army Medical Center's core lab to perform chemistry tests on incoming patient specimen.
Adapted quickly to respond to staff shortage and fully train within 2 weeks of being stationed.
Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on chemistry analyzers
Performed urinalysis testing on DxU Iris analyzer
Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
Molecular Diagnostics Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
04.2020 - 07.2020
Support Brooke Army Medical Center to perform molecular COVID-19 testing and reporting
Processed 1000+ patient samples utilizing QIACube
Adjusted on short notice to contribute to emergency COVID response
U.S. Army Soldier
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2018 - 08.2019
Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
Trained to follow standards of medical laboratory technicians through advanced individual training program
Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
Operations Associate
JCPenney
10.2017 - 01.2018
Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.
Executed and maintained quality control processes to meet criteria and standards and increase customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth implementation of operational processes and procedures.
Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
09.2023
Skills
Critical Thinking
Processing Specimens
Analyze Body Fluids
Patient Records Documentation
Chemical Applications
Database Software
Standards Compliance
Ph Meters
Inventory Control
Team Collaboration
Quality Assurance
Certification
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society for Clinical Pathology - August 2019 to Present
Timeline
Chemistry Technician
U.S. Army Public Health Command - Central
01.2022 - 03.2022
General Supervisor, Cholinesterase Reference Lab
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
08.2021 - 04.2023
Molecular Diagnostics Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
04.2020 - 07.2020
Cholinesterase Reference Lab Lead Technician
U.S. Army, Public Health Command - Central
09.2019 - 04.2023
U.S. Army Soldier
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2018 - 08.2019
Operations Associate
JCPenney
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
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