Cara C. Kaleher MLT (ASCP BOC)
Somerset,KY
Summary
Driven and dependable Medical Laboratory Technician with proven expertise in quality control and patient care for CORE lab and the emergency department at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. Currently about to complete a Bachelor's of Health Science. Excelled in maintenance and QC for the departments equipment, and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated commitment to safety and efficiency, enhancing laboratory operations and patient results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician (Scientist)
University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Ensured top of the line quality control by performing routine maintenance on chemistry analyzers and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Effectively performed routine calibration and quality control for the chemistry and emergency department to produce accurate results.
- Rotated shifts working in the emergency department lab, independently calibrated and ran quality control. Troubleshoot as needed while effectively filing quality patient results for quick TAT.
- Volunteered as safety officer for CORE lab while following safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols and work flow.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience and performing dilutions.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on communication and innovation.
Medical Laboratory Technician (Testing Laboratory)
Kentucky Blood Center
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed routine calibration and quality control.
- Antigen testing for release of blood donor units.
- Bacterial detection of platelet bags along with equally splitting volumes of platelet bags to sit for agitation.
- Received blood donor vacutainer tubes for ABO testing and packaged vacutainer tubes to be sent for virology testing.
- Stocked FFP and PRP in appropriate storage temperatures while monitoring the mandated temperature qualifications.
- Built a great working relationships with my colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Sullivan University, Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY09.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Specimen Collection
- Quality testing
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Quality Control Procedures
- ROCHE
- Sysmex
- STAGO
- Radiometer
- LIS filing systems
- BacT
- Safety
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician (Scientist)
University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician (Testing Laboratory)
Kentucky Blood Center
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Sullivan University, Lexington, KY
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