Caleb Hansen
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
A scientific Medical Technologist with 4 ongoing years of training and experience in different types laboratory environments optimized for concise & accurate diagnostic results in patient healthcare. Demonstration to perform complex laboratory testing techniques which overlaps with the skills necessary for successful administrative work. Developed abilities to take a methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures, and utilize sensitive information technology systems along with specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist- Microbiology/Chemistry/Coagulation
CARE POINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
Jersey City, NJ
12.2022 - Current
- Perform all laboratory procedures as required according to established CLIA, CAP, GLP, & local Carepoint Departmental Policies and Procedures, while consistently maintained ability to work independently, without direct supervision
- Perform & analyze complete/routine bacteriology plate readings
- Determined bacterial sensitivity thresholds & respective M.I.C values
- Analyze blood serum/urinalysis chemistry results, re-running test results that fall outside of critical thresholds for confirmation
- Utilizes complete quality control protocols for instantaneous decision making on a routine basis to establish & maintain GLP/CLIA/CAP standards
- Rapidly communicates critical values to Doctors, Nurses, & offices in accordance with Christ Hospital departmental policies & regulations
- Sustain diligent critical value communication relays for effective emergency care for patients in dire need
- Consistently demonstrates teamwork through communication of current status of workstation status to appropriate personnel including on-coming shifts
- Contributed to overall success of the laboratory by maintaining positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers
Medical Technologist- Microbiology
ROBERT WOODS JOHNSON BARNABAS HEALTHCARE-NEWARK BETH-ISRAEL HOSPITAL
Newark, NJ
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Executed & completed the full slate of routine & STAT microbiology/chemistry/coagulation tests on patient samples
- Managed daily workload efficiently while adhering to established turnaround times for critical test results affecting patient care decisions.
- Supported cost-saving initiatives by evaluating lab supplies usage patterns, optimizing inventory management processes, and recommending alternative suppliers when appropriate.
- Routinely communicate critical positive test results to RNs in corresponding hospital wings
- Archived extensive physical catalog of active tests within 4-6 week window with Quest Diagnostics patient account
- Participated in continuous education activities to stay up-to-date on advances in medical technology and microbiology techniques.
Medical Technologist Molecular & Microbiology
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Raritan
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Executed routine, prompt, accurate, & reliable Mycobacteriology, Bacteriology, & molecular tests
- Performed bacterial urinalysis screens on routine urine samples from variety of clients
- Conducts blood culture aerobic/anaerobic blood bottle culture & slide diagnostic test preparation
- Executes lab standard gram-stain test procedures on prepared blood slides for bacteria diagnostics
- Reviews & releases test results in a standardized, good-clinical-practice approved method
- Communicates with senior staff in the department regarding testing practices, results, & troubleshooting
- Performs quality control testing and proper documentation, as required by Labcorp, for tests performed
- Performs maintenance of Diasorin LiasionX & BacT/ALERT bioMerieux instruments & troubleshoots issues with Diasorin & bioMerieux engineers
Lead Raptor Trapper
Boise State University
Boise, ID
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Constructed the blind & trapping arena consisting of mist nets, dogazu nets, and bow nets
- Built & maintained “lure bird” enclosures & performed daily lure bird care for house sparrows, collared doves, & rock pigeons
- Assisted & participated in Federal FWS banding permit application processes
- Utilized, updated, and maintained USGS Bird Banding Lab band inventories for all band sizes between 2-9
- Trapped, extracted, took traditional morphometric measurements (wing chord, tail length, hallux, weight, tarsus & culmen), & released all captured raptors on site
- Extracted feather & blood samples from 10 individuals of each species and age class that were captured
- Provided public outreach to visitors to the site, displaying trapping dynamics & handling/measuring protocols for the greater public
- Climbed into 3 Northern Goshawk nests via the single-rope technique & utilized a rope wrench setup to recover nest cameras for data analysis
Clapper Rail Research Technician
University Of Delaware
Newark, DE
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Utilized flat-hull boats/trailers to navigate public boat ramps & coastal marsh stream ecosystems
- Conducted GPS tracked & effort-monitored, standardized Clapper Rail nest searches
- Constructed & set up trapping equipment for safe and sophisticated bird captures for research tracking purposes (noose carpet foot traps & portable mist nets)
- Assisted in banding/processing of 26 birds fastened with GPS leg-loop & VHF Commander-downloadable tracking technologies
- Worked in tandem with other technicians in a unique boat-constrained landscape to ensure daily logistical success in conducting over 4 different simultaneous project elements
- Managed & conducted standardized nesting ecology vegetation survey system for foraging & nesting land cover density GIS databases
- Assisted in the development of novel research methodologies, leading to breakthrough discoveries and publications.
Job Site Lead
Hawkwatch International
Government Camp, OR
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Fostered a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and effectively.
- Improved job site efficiency by implementing streamlined project management processes and communication tools.
- Proactively identified potential issues on job sites and devised effective solutions to resolve them before they impacted project timelines or budgets.
- Mentored junior staff members in the successful execution of their roles and responsibilities on the job site.
- Lead & conducted the historic Bonney Butte count to assimilate & quantify migratory raptor dynamics
- Employed USGS' Federal Bird Banding Laboratory practices & techniques in collecting morphometric data & quantifying measures of individual fitness
- Archive climate data in accordance to HWI protocol & standards on an hourly basis to build movement ecological models
- Represent HWI to the public through site visitor education & practiced ‘in-hand' education modules for interested guests
Education
Bachelor of Science of Biology -
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2014
Skills
- Quality Control & Calibration Protocols
- Biomerieux Microbiology Instrumentation Suite
- Beckman Coulter Chemistry Instrumentation Suite
- Werfen Hematology/Coagulation Instrumentation Suite
- Microsoft Office/365
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) & Instrument Management (IM)
- Broad Spectrum data Proofreading/Analysis & Problem Solving
- Concise critical medical communication
- Detail oriented patient archival management
- Priority-based, time management task execution
Gis Certification
Going Places With Spatial Analysis MOOC
Certification
- Hamilton Microlab Star
- Quantstudio Flex 7
- Thermo Kingfisher
- Thermo-Fisher Master Mix
- Gram Stain
- Bacteriology
- LiasonX
- Bioremieux BacT & Alert Systems
- Bacteriology immuno-assays
- Antibiotic resistance testouts
- Cepheid Gene Expert Xpress
- Biomerieux Vitek 2
- Biofire Resp. Panel 2.1
- Nanosphere VeriGene 2.0
- Vitros XT 7600
- Osmo1 Lab Instruments
- Beckman Coulter DxU 840M Iris Arkay Aution Max AX-4030
- Backman Coulter DxH 900
- OC-Sensor iO
- ACL Top 350 CTS
Gis Experience
- Filtered & analyzed map layer data to present target demographics for business development
- Statistical data enrichment
- Utilized layer overlay analysis tools to identify crucial zones for water quality control
- Choropleth/Prioritization map construction
- Refined noisy datasets with intersect analysis tools
- Summarized visual polygon features via data normalization
- Produced geographic suitability models based on different selection criteria
Research Techniques
- Random GIS/GPS-based random tesselation straight-line population survey modeling
- GPS & VHF movement monitoring & tracking
- ArcMaps
- Avenza Maps
- QGIS
- Robel pole & Quadrat based vegetative density modeling
- FWS Certified Banding applicant
- Avian acoustical broadcast-based population density sampling
- Professional vegetative ID in NJ, OR, ID, NV, & WY
Timeline
Medical Technologist- Microbiology/Chemistry/Coagulation
CARE POINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
12.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist- Microbiology
ROBERT WOODS JOHNSON BARNABAS HEALTHCARE-NEWARK BETH-ISRAEL HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Technologist Molecular & Microbiology
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2021 - 10.2022
Clapper Rail Research Technician
University Of Delaware
04.2020 - 07.2020
Lead Raptor Trapper
Boise State University
08.2019 - 11.2020
Job Site Lead
Hawkwatch International
08.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science of Biology -
Iowa State University
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