Christa Senft
Medical Laboratory Technician
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Experienced Medical Laboratory Technician with 34 years of expertise in chemistry, hematology, and coagulation testing. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
05.2021 - Current
- Clinical Chemistry, PCR Covid, Influenza A&B, RSV, and Strep.
- POCT Generalist: Hemo, Coag, Chemistry, Urinalysis.
- Assist lab assistants and phlebotomists with organizing draws, data entry, and send outs.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
04.2013 - Current
- Generalist: Chemistry, Hematology, Coag, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, PCR testing for Influenza, RSV, COVID - 19, & Strep, ER, Trauma, Stroke team, Specimen Processing, Send Outs, Data Entry, Result scan and reporting, Customer Service, and Employee engagement ambassador.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
Laboratory Assistant
Steward - Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Perform all types of venipunctures on all age groups, ER, Trauma, Specimen Processing, Send Outs, Billing, Data Entry, and Customer Service.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
Phlebotomist
SonoraQuest
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Perform all types of venipunctures on all age groups, Specimen Processing, and Customer Service.
Laboratory Assistant/Mobile Phlebotomist
MIHS
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Traveled to designated MIHS clinics to perform various types of venipunctures on all age groups.
Manager/Mobile Phlebotomist
Guardian Angel Phlebotomy Resources
11.2003 - 01.2014
- Interview and train all new employees, travel to nursing homes, patient private homes, and hospice units to perform various types of venipunctures on all age groups, Completion of all reference laboratory requisitions, Billing, Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Customer Service.
Mobile Phlebotomist
MIHS
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Travel to designated nursing homes, private patient homes, and hospice units to perform phlebotomy and specimen delivery, completion of all laboratory requisitions including billing info and ICD-9 coding.
Laboratory Assistant/PRN Histology Assistant Laboratory Assistant
Paradise Valley Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Perform various types of venipunctures on all age groups, performed frozen section slides, assisted with bone marrow collection and slide prep, Outpatient clinic, ER, Specimen Processing, Data Entry, Customer Service, Assisted with new hire interviews and training of new employees, manage and order supply inventory, Involved with the Career Ladder team and outpatient drawing room renovation.
Senior Mobile Phlebotomy Supervisor
Osborn/Seipalm Mobile Medical
08.1998 - 09.2003
- Assisted in interviewing and training all new employees and student internships, Traveled to designated nursing homes, patient private homes, and hospice units to perform various types of venipunctures.
MLT - Generalist
Family Practice Specialists
12.1997 - 08.1998
- Assisted in the supervision of phlebotomist and other MLT's, Testing for Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, RIA/EIA, Special Chemistry, Immunohematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, and Result Entry.
MLT - Newborn Screening
Arizona State Laboratory
06.1996 - 10.1997
- Processed and prepped all newborn screens for testing.
Senior MLT - Generalist
Family Practice Specialists
03.1995 - 06.1996
MLT - Generalist
National Health Laboratory
11.1994 - 03.1995
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technician
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ06-1994
Skills
- Quality testing
- Test documentation
- Lab instrument maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Document management
- Lab supply management
- Instrument maintenance
- Laboratory information systems
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality control procedures
- Procedure proficiency tests
Certification
- AMT - Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
05.2021 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Steward - Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
SonoraQuest
10.2018 - 06.2019
Laboratory Assistant/Mobile Phlebotomist
MIHS
11.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
04.2013 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
MIHS
02.2012 - 05.2013
Laboratory Assistant/PRN Histology Assistant Laboratory Assistant
Paradise Valley Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2010
Manager/Mobile Phlebotomist
Guardian Angel Phlebotomy Resources
11.2003 - 01.2014
Senior Mobile Phlebotomy Supervisor
Osborn/Seipalm Mobile Medical
08.1998 - 09.2003
MLT - Generalist
Family Practice Specialists
12.1997 - 08.1998
MLT - Newborn Screening
Arizona State Laboratory
06.1996 - 10.1997
Senior MLT - Generalist
Family Practice Specialists
03.1995 - 06.1996
MLT - Generalist
National Health Laboratory
11.1994 - 03.1995
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technician
Carrington College
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