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Carrie Lightfoot

Wishon,CA

Summary

Skilled Laboratory Assistant with 5 years of experience working at Madera Community Hospital. Proficient in specimen collection, handling, labeling and processing. Performed daily QC, and calibrations, as well as weekly, monthly etc. maintenance on analyzers in chemistry, urinalysis and coag departments. Proficient in setting up and plating all routine specimens and blood cultures in Microbiology. Diligent in Laboratory Assistant duties including inventory and stock rotation, and keeping track of product expiration. Maintained a detailed and comprehensive laboratory notebooks and kept operation in full compliance with hospital standards. Meticulous and thorough with problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting analyzer issues, and documentation of all service calls. Excellent rapport with laboratory team as well as developing strong relationships and on going communication with other departments such as ER, ICU, L&D, and the Central RN station.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno , CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Calibrate and performed routine maintenance in the Chemistry and Hematology department, to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment in proper condition by conducting regular maintenance checks
  • Operated point-of-care testing equipment in a fast-paced environment, ensuring rapid response times.
  • Engaged in the troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems with laboratory equipment and assays.
  • Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
  • Prepared media and stains for microscopic examination of specimens.
  • Processed specimens according to standard operating procedures.
  • Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
  • Answered phone calls from healthcare staff regarding lab services and direct calls to the appropriate department.
  • Implemented and monitored laboratory safety protocols, including the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Madera Community Hospital
Madera, CA
04.2018 - 01.2023
  • Performed routine maintenance on Beckman Coulter DX-600 Chemistry analyzers, and STAGO hematology analyzer along with calibrating and daily QC on laboratory equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
  • Processed and prepared incoming specimens for Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Pathology and Micro departments. Ensured proper specimen collection and integrity of specimens.
  • Responsible for running all chemistry specimens, monitoring specimens turnaround times and troubleshoot any analyzer issues.
  • Set up Micro specimens for a variety of routine cultures, and set up slides for gram staines, prepare slides for AFB, Wright stain and wet mounts.
  • In constant communication and developed close working relationships between CLS, MLT and Phlebotomists in all laboratory operations and daily routines.
  • Assist specimen pick up for morning rounds, received and processed and ran chemistries for routine labs.
  • Prepared slides for hematology .
  • Answered all incoming calls and directed caller to the correct department for further assistance.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with nurses on specimens and orders, or any issues regarding patient orders, specimens or laboratory equipment or procedures throughout the shift.
  • Responsible for inventory of laboratory supplies, receiving supplies and proper storage, labeling received date and rotating stock.
  • Assisted in performing correlation and linearity studies in chemistry.
  • Performed BAT for DOT and random and post accidents.
  • Performed ABG testing
  • Processed Kit testing for HCG, HIV, FFP, and H.pylori.
  • Ensured proper communication with the CLS, MLT and Phlebotomists during shift change.

Licensed Phlebotomist

Covid Clinic
Fresno, CA
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Performed a variety of Covid Testing such as Antibody, Antigen testing, Bionax, and PCR for SARS, Covid/Flu combo tests.
  • Compiled and submitted data for demographic research.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Responsible for supply inventory and consumable reports.

Education

CPT1 License - Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant

California Institute of Medical Science
Fresno, CA
12.2018

Associate of Science - Biology

Fresno Cily College
Fresno
06.2018

Skills

  • Specimen Collection
  • Sample Processing and Set up
  • Routine Culture Set up in Micro
  • Blood/Breath Alcohol Testing
  • Vacuum Tube, Syringe and Butterfly Use
  • Analyzer Maintenance, Calibrations and Quality Control
  • Daily Sanitation and Sterilization of workspace and equipment
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping of Pathology Specimens
  • MEDITECH Laboratory Software
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Licensed Phlebotomist - CPT1
  • Certified Laboratory Assistant -MLA
  • Current BLS
  • BAT Technician

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Saint Agnes Medical Center
04.2023 - Current

Licensed Phlebotomist

Covid Clinic
03.2019 - 07.2019

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Madera Community Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2023

CPT1 License - Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant

California Institute of Medical Science

Associate of Science - Biology

Fresno Cily College

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