Angela Turner
Medical Laboratory Technician
Floresville,TX
Summary
Driven, hardworking and detailed Medical Laboratory Scientist with AMT certification and eight years experience. Reliable and focuses on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure. Experienced in testing samples used to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions. Well-versed in complex laboratory biological sample tests. Highly accurate when recording data and guiding quality control while following laboratory policies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
BAMC DPALS - Jennifer Moreno Laboratory
Fort Sam Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Executes and analyzes tests in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and mycology tests to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Works well under pressure and time constraints within high-demand environment.
- Conducted root cause analysis to enhance quality and laboratory processes.
- Ensures test-result validity before recording/reporting results, paying meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff.
- Proficient in collecting venous blood samples.
- Maintained certification with American Medical Technologist as Medical Laboratory Scientist.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Evaluates quality control using standard laboratory test and measurement controls and maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety, and risk-management guidelines.
- Responsibilities include training fellow employees, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instruments.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
Medical Lab Technician/Phleblotomy
BAMC - Schertz Medical Home Laboratory
Schertz, TX
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Performed varieties of routine and difficult blood collection procedures with high degrees of proficiency.
- Prepared, processed, labeled, and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits.
- Maintained a sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
- Conferred with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explained procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
- Followed proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
- Participated in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to the supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generate detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
Medical Technologist
TCID - Woman's Health Lab
San Antonio, TX
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check the accuracy of results.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells and morphology.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Developed, wrote, and implemented a specimen tracking system through Excel database, to keep track of frozen laboratory specimens.
- Trained MLT and phlebotomy students as assigned by externship clinical rotation.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use
Education
Master of Arts - Health Care Administration
Purdue Global University
2550 Northwestern Ave Suite 1100, West Lafayette, 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 7820908.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
St. Phillips College
1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, TX 782010.2005
Skills
- Generalist background
- Specimen Processing
- Competency Assessment
- Corrective Actions
- Team Management
- Client Support
- Experience training new staff on proper testing and equipment operation
- Phlebotomy experience
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Results-oriented
- Effective multi-tasker
- Sharp critical thinker
- Instrument Calibration
- Hematology
- Specimen collection
- Equipment operation
- Documentation skills
- Sample testing
- Urinalysis
Certification
- MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
BAMC DPALS - Jennifer Moreno Laboratory
07.2018 - Current
Medical Lab Technician/Phleblotomy
BAMC - Schertz Medical Home Laboratory
01.2012 - 07.2018
Medical Technologist
TCID - Woman's Health Lab
10.2005 - 11.2006
Master of Arts - Health Care Administration
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Incarnate Word
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
St. Phillips College