Ava Siggers
Birmingham,AL
Summary
I am currently an MT lead in the largest hospital in Birmingham . I love my position and it has been such a great joy to service the hospital as well as my community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Technologist
UAB
Birmingham
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, providing valuable insights into patient cases based on laboratory data analysis.
- Perform testing on blood and urine samples in a fast pace level 1 trauma emergency room.
Medical Lab Technician
Aureus Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Performed thorough equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.
- Conferred with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by performing timely and accurate laboratory tests on patient samples.
- Streamlined sample processing, prioritizing urgent cases for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Medical Laboratory Technician
UAB
Birmingham, AL
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Atherotech Diagnostics Lab
Birmingham, AL
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Receptionist
East Glen
Birmingham, AL
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Training Technician
Arc Of Jefferson County
Birmingham, AL
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Assisted mentally ill patients with basic everyday living activities.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by establishing mentorship programs and offering additional development opportunities.
- Supported organizational change efforts by creating timely training materials that eased patients'' transitions into new responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2018
Associates In Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Technology
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12.2010
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocol
Timeline
Lead Medical Technologist
UAB
11.2019 - Current
Medical Lab Technician
Aureus Medical Staffing
05.2015 - 11.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Atherotech Diagnostics Lab
06.2013 - 07.2014
Medical Laboratory Technician
UAB
07.2011 - 07.2015
Training Technician
Arc Of Jefferson County
07.2008 - 07.2011
Receptionist
East Glen
05.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associates In Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Technology
Jefferson State Community College