April Starr
Oak Ridge,NC
Summary
Hardworking laboratory professional bringing 30+ years of lab expertise, looking for a new opportunity. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, seeking a remote technical support position.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
Guilford County Health Department
12.2010 - Current
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Became extremely knowledgeable in lab testing of sexual transmitted infections.
- Lead Tech on Hologic Panther analyzer for 7 years and attended training in San Diego, CA
- Collaborated with nursing staff to keep minimum patient wait times.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
Solstas Labs
09.2000 - 12.2010
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, parasitology, virology, and hospital generalist to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Assisted with collection of Bone Marrow aspirates to prepare smears for Pathology review.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
09.1995 - 09.2000
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting within hematology and blood bank departments.
- Specialized in conducting manual hematology diffs with accuracy and precision.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PASkills
- Self motivated
- Strong leadership skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
Guilford County Health Department
12.2010 - Current
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
Solstas Labs
09.2000 - 12.2010
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
09.1995 - 09.2000
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania