DALLAS HUGHES
FARGO,ND
Summary
A position as a laboratory technician, my objective is to provide quality patient care to help doctors save lives.
Skilled laboratory scientist with significant expertise in diagnostic testing and quality control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical teams, ensuring accurate and timely results. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of laboratory protocols and safety standards. Highly focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through precise data interpretation and problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician (Medical Lab Tech)
Opensky Laboratory
West Fargo, ND
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Carry out diagnostic tests in the lab for both preventive measures and disease management.
- Perform tasks under medical technologist supervision.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Essentia Health
Fargo, ND
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
Medical Technician-Phlebotomy
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Fargo, ND
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Processing laboratory specimens and supplies
- Preforms venipunctures
- Interacting with patients in a kind and friendly manner while checking them into the clinic for lab work
- Received my certification in CPR through the VA as required by job description
- Knowledge and skills in specimen collection and storage
- Proficient in explaining lab procedures to patients and visitors
- Knowledge and skills in blood collection, sputum collection, urine collection, and fecal collection samples
- Stocking clinic draw room to prepare for clinic to open Monday-Friday
- Contacting and communicating well with doctors and nurses inquiring about the patient's lab work orders
Phlebotomist, Medical Lab Assistant
SANFORD HEALTH
Fargo, ND
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Processing laboratory specimens and supplies
- Preforms venipunctures
- Interacting with patients in a kind and friendly manner
- Working with multiple departments in the lab to search for problem specimens
- Trained in working in the emergency department, pediatrics, newborns, trauma patients and stroke patients
- Received my certification through NHA and went from Laboratory tech assistant to Certified Laboratory assistant
- Knowledge and skills in specimen collection and storage
- Proficient in explaining lab procedures to patients and visitors
Laboratory Technician Assistant
SANFORD HEALTH
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Processing laboratory specimens and supplies
- Preforms venipunctures
- Interacting with patients in a kind and friendly manner
- Working with multiple departments in the lab to search for problem specimens
- Trained in working in the emergency department, pediatrics, newborns, trauma patients and stroke patients
- Received my certification through NHA and went from Laboratory tech assistant to Certified Laboratory assistant
- Knowledge and skills in specimen collection and storage
- Proficient in explaining lab procedures to patients and visitors
Data Entry Technician
HMI
Moorhead, MN
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Transferred race and ethnicity charts from paper into the EPIC system and OneChart systems at the Sanford Health Retention Center
Chart Management Assistant
SANFORD HEALTH
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Helped with the transformation from the OneChart system into the EPIC system
- Transferred over patient information manually
- Very skilled in working with the EPIC system
Education
Medical laboratory technician -
Rasmussen college
Moorhead, MNHigh School Diploma -
BENSON HIGH SCHOOL
NDSkills
- Experience in performing routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Quality testing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment calibration
- Hematology analysis
- Chemistry testing
- Microbiology techniques
- Urinalysis testing
- Lab instrument maintenance
- Hematology
- HIPAA compliance
Occupational Licenses Certificates And Training
- MLT, ND Board of Laboratory Clinical Practices
- Medical laboratory technician, ASCP
Certification
ASCP MLT Certification
ND Board of Clinical Pathology MLT Certification
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician (Medical Lab Tech)
Opensky Laboratory
09.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Laboratory Technician
Essentia Health
03.2021 - 09.2024
Medical Technician-Phlebotomy
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
03.2017 - 10.2017
Phlebotomist, Medical Lab Assistant
SANFORD HEALTH
04.2015 - 03.2017
Laboratory Technician Assistant
SANFORD HEALTH
04.2015 - 03.2017
Data Entry Technician
HMI
04.2012 - 07.2013
Chart Management Assistant
SANFORD HEALTH
04.2012 - 07.2013
Medical laboratory technician -
Rasmussen college
High School Diploma -
BENSON HIGH SCHOOL