BLANCA L RODRIGUEZ
FORT WORTH,TX
Summary
SCIENCE | MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Experienced and ASCP certified Medical Technologist with knowledge in Molecular Diagnostics and CLIA Laboratory practices. Possesses strong leadership skills but also the ability to be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Motivated individual seeking an environment that offers a greater challenge, increased benefits, and the opportunity to advance company efficiency and productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
LabCorp STAT Lab
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory STAT tests for cancer patients at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and area physicians.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
Lead Medical Technologist
Privia North Texas Laboratory
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Run Hematological specimens for both regular checkups and known abnormalities such as cancer patients
- Communicate laboratory results to physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff to ensure quality patient care
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills in the clinical laboratory science field
- Perform continuing education credits complying with accreditation standards.
Customer Service/Sales Agent
Tech-Tool Plastics
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for assisting online customers and over the phone, with product inquiries while ensuring the highest standards of customer service are met
- Assisted customers with their purchase, resolving purchasing problems, and helping them find relevant products.
Medical Technologist
Vista Ambulatory Care Center
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Performed tests on both pediatric and adult patients including high complexity analysis and other laboratory examinations as requested by physicians
- Ensured patients were properly identified and laboratory requisitions were completely and properly filled out
- Participated in proficiency testing and student training in a BL3 Clinical Laboratory Setting.
Medical Technologist Generalist
Laboratorio Clinico 100
01.2010
- Performed Quality Assurance & Quality Control for diagnostic purposes to follow CLIA & State regulations
- Coordinated and monitored the Quality Control and Proficiency Testing programs for entire qualified staff through analysis and control of quality
- Collaborated with all members of the health care team to provide exceptional customer service.
Education
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY -
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PUERTO RICO
01.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE -
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO
01.2003
Skills
- Bilingual
- Effective Communication
- Data Analysis
- Fast Decision Making
- Observation
- Quick Learner
- Positive
- Interpersonal
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Time Management
- Task Management
- Research
- Self-Starter
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Player
- Computer Literate
- Science
- Medical Technology
- Clinical Laboratory
- ASCP
- Microbiology
- Hematology
- OSHA standards
- Laboratory Procedures
- CLIA
- Training
- Instrument Quality Control
- Proficiency Testing
- Laboratory Tests
- Mathematics
- Urinalysis
- Phlebotomy
Certification
MLS (ASCP)CM
Timeline
Medical Technologist
LabCorp STAT Lab
04.2023 - Current
Lead Medical Technologist
Privia North Texas Laboratory
01.2021 - 03.2023
Customer Service/Sales Agent
Tech-Tool Plastics
01.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Technologist
Vista Ambulatory Care Center
01.2011 - 01.2018
Medical Technologist Generalist
Laboratorio Clinico 100
01.2010
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY -
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PUERTO RICO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE -
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO
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