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Courtney Rivers

Madison Heights,VA

Summary

Hardworking Clinical Laboratory Scientist bringing 8 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry 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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA
06.2016 - Current

Analyzing numerous patient biological samples interpreting of laboratory results to provide accurate and timely diagnosis. Responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians. Performs quality control (QC) testing, develops skills and maintains competency in routine and assigned laboratory areas (Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology). Trainer and role model for Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1 staff and health care professional students. Experience using Abbott Cell-Dyn Sapphire, Iris, Stago Compact Max. BacT/Alert, Cell counts on body fuids using Hemocytometer. Sedimentation rates, WBC diferentials. Plating cultures (urine, blood, wound, csf, sterile site, stool, respiratory), Chemistry panels, troponins, ethanol, etc. (Abbott i2000, Abbott i4000), Osmometer.

LIS: Cerner

Travel MT

Aya Healthcare
Multiple Locations
01.2021 - 10.2023

Contract position traveling to numerous facilities throughout Virginia to provide clinical laboratory support for laboratories in need. Fast hands on training learning different hospital systems in a timely matter. Performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Serology using Cobras, Sysmex, Iris, Clinitek, ACL Top, GeneXpert, Bio Plex.

LIS: EPIC

Travel MT

Aureus Medical
Henrico, VA
01.2021 - 06.2021

Contract position traveling to numerous facilities throughout Virginia to provide clinical laboratory support for laboratories in need. Fast hands on training learning different hospital systems in a timely matter. Performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Experience in free standing emergency center with Siemens DxL 200, CLinitek, ACL Top, Beckman Coulter DxH 600. Kit testing include: HCG, Mono, Strep A Refex, HIV, Flu A/B.

LIS: Meditech

Associate Support

J Crew
Forest, VA
03.2013 - 05.2016

Worked with team members in support of process improvements. Ensuring accurate customer orders in timely matter.

Store Manager

Living Water
Lynchburg, VA
01.2011 - 09.2012

Maintaining financial records, payroll, scheduling, bookkeeping and maintaining inventory for family owned laundromat. Served as a leader to laundry attendants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
12.2014

Skills

  • Contributing Team Player
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Microscopic Analysis
  • Medical Interpretation
  • Chart and Graph Preparation
  • Quality Control Procedures

Timeline

Travel MT

Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 10.2023

Travel MT

Aureus Medical
01.2021 - 06.2021

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Centra Health
06.2016 - Current

Associate Support

J Crew
03.2013 - 05.2016

Store Manager

Living Water
01.2011 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Central Virginia Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology

Central Virginia Community College