Dalida Johnson
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist well-versed in performing tests such as urinalysis, blood gasses and blood smears. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Expertise in the Blood Bank department. Ready to bring 10 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
07.2013 - Current
- Performed full range of manual and automated test procedures across multiple laboratory departments, including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Blood Banking
- Calibrate instruments and perform daily controls according to manufacturer’s guidelines
- Carry out blood typing and cross matching for new shipments as part of daily quality control
- Review and enter urinalysis data manually
- Perform wide range of standard and STAT blood, urine, and chemistry tests and profile including:
- Therapeutic/Toxic Drugs Acetone
- Crossmatch, Antigen typing, Titers
- BHCG/UCG
- CBC and Differential ESR
- Cardiac Markers
- Blood Type & Screen
- CSF/Body Fluid
- Osmolality
- Prothrombin time
- APTT
- HgbA1c
- Fibrinogen
- D-dimer
- Blood Bank key operator for Echo Lumena instrumentation, including validation, training & troubleshooting
- Additional Blood Bank daily tasks include but not limited to blood transfusion audits, patient results activity report review, nursing orientation for blood bank policies/procedures, modifying policies & procedure, training of new incoming employees, clinical laboratory scientist and medical laboratory technicians
- Assisted with completion and submission of regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation.
- Worked with clinical operations and medical directors to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Collection of blood and other body fluids for analysis
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Worked with clinical operations and medical directors to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Preparation of Hematological slides for review
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment
- Set up of Microbiology specimen using aseptic techniques
- Confirm Type and screen, cross matching & workup of transfusion reactions
Education
Specialty in Blood Bank - Blood Bank Technology
LCMC Health
New Orleans, LA10.2024
Post Baccalaureate Degree - Medical Technologist
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University - Northridge
Northridge05.2005
Skills
- Blood Analyses
- Safety Precautions
- Laboratory Procedures
- Root Cause Analysis
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Validation Protocols
- Specimen Processing
- Antibody Screening
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Laboratory Management
- Regulatory Standards
- Alliance Building
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2019
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
07.2013 - Current
Specialty in Blood Bank - Blood Bank Technology
LCMC Health
Post Baccalaureate Degree - Medical Technologist
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University - Northridge
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