Medical Laboratory Technician Student Intern
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the laboratory, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience and promoted teamwork within the laboratory setting, collaborating and communicating effectively with fellow trainees and experienced professionals alike.
- Conducted thorough analyses of bodily fluids such as blood, urine, and tissue samples to detect abnormalities and diseases while increasing laboratory safety by adhering to strict protocols and guidelines during all tasks.
- Gained hands-on experience working with diverse diagnostic technologies used within modern medical laboratories.
- Gained operational knowledge in all departments of the laboratory and supported departmental needs.
- Optimized and supported workflow efficiency by organizing workspace effectively for easy access to necessary materials during sample processing tasks and prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
- Contributed to a high standard of patient care by providing accurate test results in a timely manner, improving turn-around time by prioritizing specimen processing based on urgency levels.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new analyzer software programs and tools quickly and utilized advanced software programs for data analysis and interpretation, enhancing overall efficiency within the intern role.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues with laboratory equipment through routine maintenance ensuring consistent performance and accuracy in testing procedures, minimizing downtime and disruptions to productivity levels.
- Contributed to increased productivity within the laboratory by taking initiative in problem-solving and offering innovative solutions through employing critical thinking skills to identify potential issues with samples or test results and took appropriate action under supervision from senior staff members.
