ARLENE BATTERTON
Quitman,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented medical laboratory scientist with a strong foundation in quality control and aseptic techniques. Created and updated training materials aimed towards improved team productivity through effective cross-training initiatives. Dedicated to maintaining accuracy in laboratory processes while promoting an efficient work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Training Specialist
Arcare
Augusta, AR
02.2026 - Current
- Assessed training needs through training and interviews with team members.
- Evaluated training outcomes and adjusted content based on participant needs.
- Developed and maintained training materials, including job aids, handouts, and presentations.
- Cross-trained employees to do other jobs within business, increasing job skills and productivity.
Medical Technologist
Exacta Laboratory
Sherwood, AR
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
- Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
- Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
- Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Medical Technologist
St. Vincent
Sherwood, AR
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed routine and complex laboratory tests using variety of techniques, instrumentation and equipment to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Followed strict quality control procedures to deliver accurate test results.
- Documented medical test data and results in patient medical records.
- Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
- Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting.
- Evaluated body fluids and tissue samples to document findings such as normal or abnormal results.
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Assisted in identifying microbial organisms or performing various tests on microorganisms.
Medical Technologist
Conway Regional Medical Center
Conway, AR
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to identify normal and abnormal components.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to verify result accuracy.
- Entered data from medical tests into computer systems for secure storage.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained equipment for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Established quality assurance programs to ensure laboratory result accuracy.
- Set up, cleaned, and maintained laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Provided technical information about test results to physicians for informed decision-making.
- Trained lab assistants and technicians in laboratory testing procedures.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Saline Memorial Hospital Little Rock Arkansas
Benton , AR
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
- Cultivated, isolated and identified microorganisms in biological samples to assist in diagnostic efforts.
- Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings.
- Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
- Evaluated body fluids and tissue samples to document findings such as normal or abnormal results.
Certified Technologist I/Clinical Technologist II
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Cultivates, isolates, and assists in identifying bacteria and other microbial organisms, and performs various bacteriological, mycological, mycobacteriological, and parasitological tests
- Receives and sets up human body materials from autopsy or diagnostic cases
- Examines materials for evidence of microbial organisms.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results
- Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as computer-controlled analyzers.
- Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Provide technical information about test results to physicians.
- Train or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction. Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
- Obtain, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
- Select and prepare specimens and media for cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and hematology daily.
- Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Performed various tests on patient specimens to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Receives and prepares various types of specimens for vast testing options.
- Researches multiple reference laboratories for testing options for physicians and other medical professionals.
- Strives to send specimens to appropriate reference laboratories in a timely manner in accordance with specimen viability
Cerified Microbiology Technologist
St. Vincent Health System
Little Rock, AR
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and hematology daily.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Trained personnel on laboratory functions.
- Monitored diagnostic test results.
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
- Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Education
B.S.S - LITTLE ROCK, AR Medical Technology
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
2011
High School Diploma -
ENOLA HIGH SCHOOL
1985
Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Skills
- ASCP CM certification
- Quality control
- Aseptic technique
- Test procedures
- Laboratory equipment and procedures
- Specimen collection and processing
Affiliations
- Safety Officer - UAMS Microbiology 2018
- Safety Officer - UAMS Clinical Laboratory 2019
References
REFERENCES
Ms. Valerie Goss 870-321-3025
Ms. Breanna Walker 870-919-6978
Ms. Donna Tayloor, 501-472-8846
Mr. Brian Parker 501-463-1020
Timeline
Lab Training Specialist
Arcare
02.2026 - Current
Medical Technologist
Exacta Laboratory
12.2024 - 12.2025
Medical Technologist
St. Vincent
12.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Technologist
Conway Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Saline Memorial Hospital Little Rock Arkansas
06.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Technologist I/Clinical Technologist II
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
08.2016 - 06.2020
Cerified Microbiology Technologist
St. Vincent Health System
06.2014 - 12.2015
B.S.S - LITTLE ROCK, AR Medical Technology
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
High School Diploma -
ENOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS