Brackens Vicki
Orange,TX
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Technician with expertise in quality control and laboratory safety protocols at Christus Health Orange. Proven track record in mentoring staff and troubleshooting complex equipment issues, ensuring seamless operations. Skilled in hematology analysis and data interpretation, committed to enhancing lab efficiency and accuracy through effective training and best practices.
Professional with strong background in medical laboratory science, offering exceptional skills in diagnostic testing, quality control, and specimen analysis. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable results in fast-paced environments. Expertise includes microbiology, hematology, and immunology, with keen ability to utilize cutting-edge laboratory equipment and maintain precise records. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory practice.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Christus Health
04.1986 - Current
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for conducting various types of lab tests while emphasizing accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TXSkills
- Quality control procedures
- Quality testing
- Lab testing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Training and mentoring
- Test documentation
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Hematology analysis
- Chemistry testing
- Data interpretation
- Microbiology techniques
- Coagulation studies
- Lab instrument maintenance
- Urinalysis testing
- Lab supply management
- Blood and urine analysis
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Christus Health
04.1986 - Current
No Degree - Biology
Lamar Institute of Technology
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