Colleen M Cox
Harrington,DE
Summary
Hardworking Medical Laboratory Technician bringing 19 years of combined expertise in blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Skilled in training newly hired technicians and students learning medical laboratory science. Highly experienced in blood bank procedures with proven history of detail oriented work in a bustling urban hospital catering to cardiac care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing
Lititz, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology tests regularly.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Continuously fulfilled contract needs for facility while attending school full time and maintaining part time position at another medical facility
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
Dover, Delaware
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Conducted PCR testing, AFB preparation and slide reading, rapid tests and Microbiology specimen set-ups regularly. Performed average of 50 COVID tests daily
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Performed urine plate reading and organism identification via gram stain reading and utilization of Microscan equipment.
- Performed automated testing using Cepheid, Biofire Torch, Bactec Blood Culture analyzer and Aires instrumentation
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing
Kane, PA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Performed instrument maintenance and quality control for Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis daily.
- Performed phlebotomy and arterial blood gas draws.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Prescott, AZ
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Obtained and processed specimens according to laboratory protocol to maximize accuracy and precision of results
- Conducted Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation and Chemistry tests regularly
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Performed testing pertinent to transfusion services such as ABO Rh testing, antibody identification and crossmatch testing
- Assisted in training approximately 10 newly hired technicians
Medical Laboratory Technician
University Of Pennsylvania Healthcare System
Philadelphia, PA
02.2003 - 07.2014
- Performed testing pertinent to transfusion services such as ABO Rh testing, antibody identification, elution studies, antigen typing, Direct Coombs and crossmatch testing, Gel technology proficient
- Successfully completed Echo Galileo validation and testing
- Cerner Millennium proficient
- Adhered to American Association of Blood Banks and CAP regulations
- Trained students and 10 newly hired technicians
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05.2022
Management Certificate
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05.2021
Aviation
Hortman Aviation
Philadelphia, PA08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2003
Skills
- Aseptic procedures
- American Society Of Clinical Pathology certified
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance and control
- Regulatory compliance
- Cerner Millennium competency
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Strong background in Blood Bank (115 years)
- Generalist skilled in Hematology, Coagulation and Chemistry
- Basic Microbiology skills to include gram stains, PCR testing, Biofire, rapid tests such as Monospot, Occult blood and Strep Pneumonia
- Skilled at multi tasking and delegating tasks to maintain efficient, cohesive workflow
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing
02.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
08.2020 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing
08.2019 - 06.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 06.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
University Of Pennsylvania Healthcare System
02.2003 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Yavapai College
Management Certificate
Yavapai College
Aviation
Hortman Aviation
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
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