Cristina Orsini
Summary
Professional medical technologist with 9+ years of experience in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostics. Adept at performing complex laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring accuracy in test results. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, with focus on achieving measurable results. Skilled in using advanced laboratory technology and adhering to stringent safety and quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Community Care Physicians
Latham, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Perform moderate- to high-complexity testing across hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and immunology.
- Conduct rapid testing for mono, HCG, and fecal occult blood test with same-day turnaround time.
- Perform microbiology specimen setup for urine and throat cultures, processing 150-300 cultures per shift.
- Support molecular testing workflows for CT/GC, BV, CV/TV, Trichomonas, and Sars-cov2, testing 50-85 samples per day.
- Maintain >99% QC compliance by performing calibration and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot instrument issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
Lead Operational Technologist
Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported daily operations of a high-volume hospital laboratory, ensuring smooth workflow, staff coordination, and service continuity.
- Worked independently across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, & Microbiology departments.
- Enforced SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain consistent, audit-ready operations.
- Maintained >95% turnaround time compliance for routine and STAT testing.
- Troubleshoot analyzer issues and coordinate maintenance to reduce delays.
- Assisted in specimen accessioning, processing, and send-outs.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Albany VA Medical Center
Albany, NY
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported operations in a federal healthcare system with strict compliance, documentation, and performance standards.
- Assisted with training and onboarding of new employees and students, reinforcing consistency and workflow efficiency.
- Acted as a key communication point for providers and departments, delivering professional, customer-focused service.
- Balanced multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
- Operated advanced diagnostic equipment, maintaining high standards for quality control and safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Processed send-out specimens and resulted incoming results from reference labs.
Medical Laboratory Technician
AMN Med Travelers/ Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked independently on night shift after focused training, managing workflow with minimal supervision.
- Followed established protocols for testing, documentation, and issue resolution.
- Communicated effectively with clinical staff regarding specimen issues and critical results.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
Medical Laboratory Technician
San Diego VA Medical Center
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated within a large, multi-department healthcare facility requiring strong coordination and communication.
- Supported microbiology and send-out operations while maintaining turnaround expectations.
- Ensured compliance with federal safety and documentation standards.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological samples and reporting results.
- Prepared and shipped routine Covid samples for reference lab testing.
Medical Laboratory Technician
CSL Plasma
National City, CA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Delivered donor service, educating individuals, answering questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Maintained accurate electronic records and ensured confidentiality.
- Monitored donors for reactions and escalated concerns appropriately.
- Performed finger sticks to obtain blood samples to assure the donors meed the standards for safe donation.
Hospital Corpsman/ Medical Laboratory Technician
US Navy
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Worked in a high-accountability healthcare environment requiring discipline, leadership, and teamwork.
- Assisted with training personnel, improving staffing flexibility and operational coverage.
- Managed accountability for $1.2M+ in equipment and materials.
- Contributed to process improvements that reduced send-out testing costs by over $100K annually.
- Assisted with phlebotomy procedures and inpatient ward draws.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all hazardous materials by performing quarterly reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
The George Washington University
Skills
- Compliance & safety (OSHA, SOPs)
- Staff leadership & training
- Quality control and calibration
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to details
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist, The University of the State of New York Education Department, 022888
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Community Care Physicians
08.2025 - Current
Lead Operational Technologist
Ellis Medicine
01.2025 - 08.2025
Medical Laboratory Technician
Albany VA Medical Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
Medical Laboratory Technician
AMN Med Travelers/ Rhode Island Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
San Diego VA Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
CSL Plasma
02.2021 - 10.2021
Hospital Corpsman/ Medical Laboratory Technician
US Navy
03.2016 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
The George Washington University
Instrumentation
Microbiology: Biomerieux Vitek 2, OC-Auto 80, Roche Cobas Liat, BioFire Firm Array, Biomerieux Bact/Alert Virtuo, Cepheid GeneXpert, Hologic Panther Fusion, GeneXpert Xfinity
Chemistry: Beckman Coulter DxC and DxI, Siemens Atellica, Tosoh G8 HPLC Analyzer, Binding Site Optilite Analyzer, Siemens Dimension Vista, Siemens Advia Centaur, Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus, RapidPoint Blood Gas System, Advanced Instruments Osmometer, ABL800 Blood Gas Analyzer, Beckman Coulter Airfuge, Diasorin Liason XL
Hematology: Sysmex XN-9100, Sysmex UF-1000, Sysmex SP-50, Sysmex DI-50, Sysmex XN-1000, Alcor iSed, Alcor miniiSed
Coagulation: ACL Top 350, ACL Top 550, ACL Top 750, VerifyNow, PFA-100, StagoSTArt, STA Compact Max
Urinalysis: Siemens Clinitek Novus, Sysmex UF-500, Sysmex UD10, Beckman Coulter DxU Iris Workcell, Siemens Clinitek Status, Clinitek Advantus
Blood Bank: Ortho Vision, Galileo Echo, Immucor NEO, Helmer Platelet Incubator/Agitator, Helmer Plasma Thawer
Manual and rapid testings: Mono test and HCG combo test using Henry Schein, McKesson fecal occult blood test, Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antigen and Legionella Urinary Antigen using Abbott Binax, OSOM Trichomonas RapidTest, BV Blue Test, Giardia/Cryptosporidium Quick Check