Chinyere Lateef
Summary
Medical technologist with extensive background in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostics. Skilled in conducting intricate laboratory tests, managing equipment, and guaranteeing accuracy in results. Focused on collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings, driving measurable success. Knowledgeable in advanced laboratory technologies and compliance with rigorous safety and quality protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist I
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
11.2022 - Current
- Enhance patient care by accurately completing comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids for chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urine analysis.
- Ensure timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Contribute to the detection of hematologic abnormalities through meticulous microscopic examination of blood, body fluid & sediment smears.
- Perform daily quality control checks, calibrations, and routine maintenance to highly specialized instruments and equipment to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
- Increase efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Train new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Molecular Lab Technician
Luxor Scientific
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed qPCR for clinical diagnostic testing including UTI, COVID-19 and other Respiratory Pathogens.
- Performed manual and automated DNA extraction.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed experiment, interpret data and test results to validate adherence to standards and procedures.
- Documented and released results of tests into active databases and communicate test results to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LASkills
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Nucleic acid extraction
- qPCR
- Quality Control
- Equipment serving
- Laboratory safety practices
Timeline
Medical Technologist I
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
11.2022 - Current
Molecular Lab Technician
Luxor Scientific
11.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University of Louisiana