Brittany Hopkins
Sneedville,TN
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 17 years of experience performing the full range of clinical laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, and Coagulation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technical Specialsit
Ballad Health System
Sneedville, TN
03.2008 - Current
- Establish, monitor, and improve quality control
- Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instruments.
- Develop, validate, and implement new laboratory methods and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols (OSHA), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory standards.
- Train new personnel and provide technical guidance to lab technicians.
- Interpret complex data, maintain logs, and generate detailed reports
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Tennova Hospital
Jefferson,TN
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Developed and optimized laboratory workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy of testing processes.
- Ensured thorough documentation of laboratory processes in accordance with accreditation requirements.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to interpret test results and provide clinical insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee, TN05-2009
Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05-2007
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Reagent preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Sample testing
Certification
State Of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards
LICENSE NO. ML0000022545
American Society For Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certified
Certification NO. 229481
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Tennova Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2021
Laboratory Technical Specialsit
Ballad Health System
03.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Lincoln Memorial University
Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy
Walters State Community College