Carson Andrews
Zimmerman,MN
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Fairview Health Services
Eagan, Minnesota
12.2023 - Current
- Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
- Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
- Collected specimen samples for laboratory testing.
- Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
- Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
- Performed a variety of testing in lab including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, blood banking, and manual kit testing.
Tire Service Technician
Discount Tire Store
Mankato, MN
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Exceeded customer expectations regularly by beating estimated service times and exceeded employer expectations by outpacing other team members in completed jobs per hour.
- Spearheaded new shop safety procedures that virtually eliminated staff injuries and accelerated rate of tire service completions for customers.
- Mounted, balanced and repaired tires for consumer and commercial vehicles quickly, expertly and without need for rework.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
Construction Laborer
J. Benson Construction
Hopkins, MN
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN06.2023
Clinical Education At UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's
Sioux City, IA06.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
"Carson was an excellent and attentive student, willing to pitch-in wherever needed, flexible as needed also. He has a great positive attitude that will make him an asset where ever he works. Great team member! We really enjoyed having him in our department!"
- Michelle Lininger, Dunes Surgical Hospital
Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) February 2025(Anticipated)
Clinical Educational Experience
- UnityPoint Heath-St. Lukes Hospital, Sioux City, IA
- MercyOne Medical Center, Sioux City, IA
- Dunes Surgical Hospital, North Sioux City, SD
- Sioux Land Community Health, Sioux City, IA
- UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine-Sunnybrook, Sioux City, IA
- June E. Nylen Cancer Center, Sioux City, IA
- Twelve Clans Unity Hospital, Winnebago, NE
Equipment Knowledge and Operation
- Roche Diagnostics Cobas 6000
- Siemens Clinitek Status
- Sysmex XN-3000, 2000, 1000
- Sysmex CS2500
- Stago STA Compact Max Coagulation Analyzer
- Siemens Atellica Solutions
- Ortho Vision
- Immucor Galileo Echo Automated Blood Bank Analyzer
- Microscan Walkaway 40 Plus Microbiology Analyzer
- Cepheid GeneXpert
Professional Organizations
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Fairview Health Services
12.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cambridge Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Tire Service Technician
Discount Tire Store
09.2021 - 06.2023
Construction Laborer
J. Benson Construction
05.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Clinical Education At UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's