Ashely Kendall
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven Medical Laboratory Technologist with a strong background in chemistry, and quality control management, honed at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. Demonstrated success in enhancing laboratory operations and patient care through expert equipment maintenance, calibrations and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for analytical thinking, being exceptionally easy to work with, and passion to help others. I bring a track record of significant contributions to medical diagnostics and team efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilized expertise in chemistry to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting ,calibrating and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes, sharing critical lab findings and insights.
- Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration by actively participating in hospital-wide committees focused on patient care improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot devices and looked into technological issues
- Take part in activities related to quality assurance and control
- Keep abreast on developments in medical technology and modifications to laboratory protocols
- Provide comprehensive training for new staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development
- Prepared reagents and solutions,making readily available during testing for convenience
Qa/QC Laboratory Technician
Pullman Innovations
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2022
Skills
Specialist in Chemistry
Quality Control Management
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Adaptable to change
Equipment Calibration
Decision-Making
Analytical Thinking
Easy to talk to/ Work with
Hobbies
- Playing Piano
- Puzzles/Brain Teasers
- Ceramics/Spinwheel
- Gardening
- Researching herbal medicines
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
Qa/QC Laboratory Technician
Pullman Innovations
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
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