Christina Smith
San Diego,CA
Summary
Clinical laboratory scientist, highly experienced in clinical microbiology processes. Strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and safety in the laboratory. Work demeanor is positive, diligent, and helpful. Committed to working collaboratively with colleagues and hospital team to provide excellent medical care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University of California
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Bacterial culture analysis Identification and susceptibility testing
- Preparation, testing, and reporting of CAP specimens/surveys
- Validate new methodology and instrumentation
- Procedure write-up, revisions, and updates
- Trainer for new staff members, rotating pathology MD's, infectious disease MD's, PhD Pharmacy infectious disease, and UCSD Clinical Laboratory Scientist students
- Package and mail-out isolates to public health and reference laboratories
- Maintain laboratory quality control and IQCP’s
- Maintain and order supplies
- Troubleshoot instruments
- Develop staff competency challenge tests
- Trainer and lecturer for student cohort of UCSD Clinical Laboratory Scientist program
- Collaborate with colleagues from infectious disease, pharmacy, and campus research associates
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Alvarado Hospital
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Microbiology culture work-up identification and susceptibility testing
- Maintained lab equipment, instruments, temperatures, gas, and supply
- Performed quality control of kits, reagents, and susceptibility processes
- Performed lab accreditation proficiency testing and submission of results
- Communicated with providers and infectious disease team on culture updates, critical values, and special requests
- Sent reports and isolates to public health
- Prepared and sent out select specimens to reference laboratory
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Danner Laboratory
San Diego, CA
03.2014 - 08.2019
- Molecular Testing Hologic Panther- Aptima CTCG combo 2, HPV assay and genotype assay, Trichomonas vaginalis assay
Medical Technologist
Naval Medical Center San Diego
05.2008 - 06.2015
- Evaluated bacteriology cultures for identification and susceptibility testing
- Maintained lab equipment and instruments
- Performed quality control and CAP proficiencies
- Communicated with providers on specimen updates and critical values
- Proctored and trained MLT students from South Western College- Chula Vista, CA and Naval School of Health Sciences- San Diego, CA
- Participated in weekly infectious disease dept rounds to show and discuss bacterial cases of interest for educational purposes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Kaplan College - Columbus, OH
Associate of Science - Health Science
George Washington University- Washington, DC
Medical Laboratory Technician - Health Sciences
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CASkills
MALDI-TOF, GeneXpert, Verigene, BioFire, Panther, ePlex, Microscan Walkaway, Vitek2, Phoenix, RapID ANA, E-test, Kirby-Bauer, broth microdilution
Certification
Clinical Microbiology Scientist- MTE-00001001
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Alvarado Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2023
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University of California
01.2015 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Danner Laboratory
03.2014 - 08.2019
Medical Technologist
Naval Medical Center San Diego
05.2008 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Kaplan College - Columbus, OH
Associate of Science - Health Science
George Washington University- Washington, DC
Medical Laboratory Technician - Health Sciences
Naval School of Health Sciences