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Carla Munne

Jacksonville

Summary

Experienced clinical laboratory professional with over 20 years in the field, I am looking to expand my knowledge and abilities as a Medical Technologist using my communications and organizational skills.

Experienced with clinical analysis, microbiology, and hematology. Utilizes advanced laboratory equipment and techniques to ensure accurate results. Knowledge of quality control protocols and regulatory compliance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Technologist

LabCorp
05.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
  • Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
  • Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
  • Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
  • Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
  • Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
  • Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.

Medical Technologist 2

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville Florida
08.2019 - 03.2023
  • While at Baptist Health, I worked in Hematology which included Coagulation. We performed daily, weekly and monthly QC and maintenance on all instruments including: DHX 900, Stago Star-Max, iSed sed rate, Cellavision, Verify Now, TEG, PFA100, and troubleshooting for our Beckman Coulter automation line. In addition, I assisted with bone marrow collection, and performed various manual staining and body fluid analysis.

Laboratory Manager

McIver Urological Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2019
  • As the lab manager, my responsibilities were maintaining our instrumentation which included microscopic analysis, performing cultures using a Vitek 2, then later using a DXM Microscan Walkaway ID/AST system. In addition, the clinic had an Abbott Architect i 1000 SR for PSA’s and Testosterone levels.

Medical Technologist

St. Vincent’s Medical Center
06.2007 - 10.2009
  • Interpreted, documented and reported results including criticals to the appropriate staff, maintained instrumentation, performed A1C’s and toxicology screenings as well as urinalysis with microscopic analysis as needed.

Biological Scientist 1

State of Florida DOH Retrovirology Unit
04.2000 - 09.2007
  • Performed ELISA synthetic peptide testing on specimens that we received from all over the state of Florida, including serum and oral fluid testing, Western Blot confirmation on any positive test, and CD4/CD8 testing for disease management. We performed various clerical duties as well as instrumentation maintenance and trouble shooting.

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology -

FSCJ
Jacksonville, Florida
04.2000

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Detail-oriented
  • Microscopic techniques
  • Specimen processing
  • Clinical chemistry analysis
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Specimen analysis
  • Quality control procedures
  • Equipment testing and calibration
  • Specimen collection
  • Sample analysis
  • Technologist in blood banking (BB(ASCP))
  • Reagent mixing
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data entry
  • Data collection
  • Inventory restocking
  • High complexity testing
  • Complex Problem-solving

Timeline

Medical Technologist

LabCorp
05.2023 - Current

Medical Technologist 2

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville Florida
08.2019 - 03.2023

Laboratory Manager

McIver Urological Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2019

Medical Technologist

St. Vincent’s Medical Center
06.2007 - 10.2009

Biological Scientist 1

State of Florida DOH Retrovirology Unit
04.2000 - 09.2007

Medical Laboratory Technology -

FSCJ

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