Camila Castillo
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with a B.S. In Medical Laboratory Science and hands-on clinical experience. Skilled in performing and validating diagnostic tests across major laboratory disciplines. Dedicated to accuracy, quality assurance, and patient-centered care, while maintaining efficient turnaround times. Committed to ongoing learning, teamwork, and professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Performed a broad scope of high-complexity testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and blood bank, in compliance with protocols and regulatory standards.
- Reviewed and validated results for accuracy and precision using LIS (Meditech) and instrument alerts, investigated discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Operated, troubleshot, and maintained laboratory analyzers, including startup, shutdown, QC, and calibration.
- Managed specimen integrity through proper identification, processing, and storage, prioritizing STAT and routine workloads to meet turnaround times.
Student
Texas Health Alliance
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Rotated through all laboratory departments, working with instruments such as the Alinity ci, Stago, OrthoVision, Sysmex XN-1000, Arkray, and Iris.
- Assisted with QC, daily maintenance, and specimen testing procedures, such as differential counts, blood typing, crossmatching, UA, and routine chemistries, under direct supervision.
- Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in laboratory safety, quality control, and proper instrument handling.
Phlebotomist
CLS Plasma
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible collection of plasma by performing venipuncture, monitoring the apheresis process, and following SOPs.
- Completed over 4,000 venipunctures with a 96% success rate.
- Provided excellent customer service and was mindful of donors' needs by making adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience.
- Maintained alertness to any reaction by donor and assisted with reactions or notified medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2024
Skills
- LIS proficiency (Meditech)
- Resolving analyzer flags
- Workflow Management
- STAT Prioritization
- Clinical Communication
- Documentation
- Quality Control
- Instrument maintenance
- Instrument Calibration
- Troubleshooting
Instruments
Atellica Sysmex XN-1000 Rotem
ACL TOP 350 DxU Iris Workcell VerifyNow
Echo Lumina ELITech Excyte 20 PFA-100
Abbott ID NOW 3320 Osmometer
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical City Fort Worth
02.2025 - Current
Student
Texas Health Alliance
06.2024 - 10.2024
Phlebotomist
CLS Plasma
06.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of North Texas