Christina M Tran
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with experience at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, adept in laboratory safety protocols and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in specimen analysis and equipment calibration, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient confidentiality and delivering high-quality healthcare outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generalist
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Kept work areas clean and neat to promote efficient operations.
- Organized and maintained supplies to support operations.
- Handled problems with minimal input from supervisors.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using beaker, wellsky, epic for storage and retrieval.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Physical Education Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
05.2011
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Chemistry testing
- Patient confidentiality
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen analysis
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen Processing
- Instrumentation calibration
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Generalist - Methodist Charlton Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Physical Education Teacher - Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2019
El Centro College - Associate of Science, Medical Laboratory Technology
The University of Texas At Arlington - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
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