Hi, I’m
Damon Cooper
Seattle,WA
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Adventist Health System Porter
Medical Laboratory Scientist
02.2025 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Mentored new staff members, providing training on laboratory techniques and best practices for efficient workflow management.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Conducted complex analyses on biological specimens using advanced laboratory equipment and techniques.
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist
07.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing process improvements, resulting in increased efficiency in sample processing.
- Mentored junior staff in laboratory procedures, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret test results, providing critical insights for patient care decisions.
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist
02.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Conducted complex analyses on biological specimens using advanced laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards to maintain high-quality laboratory operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret test results, providing critical insights for patient care decisions.
- Mentored junior staff in laboratory procedures, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
Avera Saint Mary’s
Medical Laboratory Scientist
06.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Generalist in the core lab.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency in sample processing and reporting.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results.
- Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Improved patient care with timely and accurate processing of laboratory specimens.
Willamette Valley Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist
09.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Generalist in all areas
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the lab by identifying opportunities for process optimization and championing change initiatives.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Enhanced laboratory safety protocols, minimizing contamination and ensuring staff well-being.
Good Shepherd Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist
03.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Generalist in all areas
- Led initiatives for continuous education programs, fostering knowledge enhancement among laboratory personnel.
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Enhanced laboratory safety protocols, minimizing contamination and ensuring staff well-being.
- Led training sessions for new laboratory staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Kaiser Permanente
Medical Laboratory Scientist
03.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Hematology, Chemistry, Micro set ups
- Mentored junior staff, providing training on laboratory techniques and quality control procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying current with industry developments and updating policies accordingly.
- Reduced wastage of laboratory supplies by implementing inventory management system.
Blood Works Northwest
Medical Laboratory Scientist
08.2017 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Transfusion Services, Antibody Identification, ABO RH typing, complex and routine cross matches
- Developed and validated new testing methodologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and expand service offerings.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, sharing insights from lab findings to inform treatment decisions.
- Improved turnaround times for test results through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
Iverson Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist
08.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Generalist in all areas
- Improved patient care with timely and accurate processing of laboratory specimens.
- Conducted routine quality control checks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
- Improved turnaround times for test results through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff, providing training on laboratory techniques and quality control procedures.
Hot Springs Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist
02.2016 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Generalist in all areas
- Participated in external audits, demonstrating compliance with national laboratory standards.
- Conducted research on novel laboratory techniques, contributing to advancements in medical science.
- Coordinated with hospital departments to ensure seamless integration of laboratory services.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
Kanakanak Clinic
Medical Laboratory Scientist
08.2015 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Generalist in all areas
- Improved detection of rare conditions with introduction of specialized testing procedures.
- Measured and assessed antibodies in blood to indicate conditions.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
Hutchinson Health Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist
02.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Generalist in all areas
Inscription House Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist
10.2013 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Generalist in Hematology and Chemistry
- Collaborated with clinical teams to interpret results and address testing inquiries effectively.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Streamlined laboratory processes, reducing turnaround time for critical tests.
Prince George Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist
01.2013 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Generalist in Hematology and Chemistry
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted lab operations.
- Reduced errors in test results by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Optimized use of laboratory information systems to ensure efficient data management and reporting.
- Developed and implemented quality control system for reagent preparation, significantly reducing errors.
Tacoma General Hospital
Medical Laboratory Scientist
09.2012 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Generalist in Chemistry
- Performed complex laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
- Operated advanced diagnostic equipment, including analyzers and microscopy systems.
- Maintained laboratory inventory, coordinating procurement of reagents and supplies to support operations.
- Conducted routine quality control checks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
- Improved patient care with timely and accurate processing of laboratory specimens.
Education
Shoreline Community CollegeSeattle, Washington
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Laboratory Science
05-1995
University Overview
Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, Washington
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05-1997
University Overview
Skills
- Tube method
- Microbiology
- BD: Diagnostic Bactec
- Routine and Complex plating
- Microscopy
- Routine and complex differentials, Urinalysis, Gram Stains, Wet Mounts, Body and Synovial fluids
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Cerner, Epic, Soft, Meditech, Epic, Sunquest, BBCS, RPMS, Putty
- Team leadership and supervision
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Continuous professional development
- Laboratory information systems
- Hematology and coagulation
- Immunohematology and transfusion medicine
- Quality assurance and control
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Infection control
Certification
MLS (AMT)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Adventist Health System Porter
02.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Detroit Receiving Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Firelands Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Avera Saint Mary’s
06.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Willamette Valley Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Good Shepherd Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Blood Works Northwest
08.2017 - 03.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Iverson Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hot Springs Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kanakanak Clinic
08.2015 - 10.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hutchinson Health Medical Center
02.2015 - 08.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Inscription House Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2014
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Prince George Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Tacoma General Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2012
Shoreline Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Laboratory Science
Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences