D’Arcy Welch
Belleville,IL
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Technologist II with extensive experience at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, excelling in core laboratory testing, quality control and equipment management. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency and mentor staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, hematology and mass spectrometry lab testing, contributing to improved patient care through accurate diagnostic results. I am part of the liver transplant lab team providing point-of-care testing on OR floor during patient surgery to assist surgeons in care and treatment. I also assist the chemistry department supervisor in performing and documenting new reagent lots to keep chemistry department inventory current. I have been awarded a “Life Saver Award” in May of 2025 for facilitating a policy change and improving patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist II
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
05.2016 - Current
- Ensure quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Follow safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assist in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepare reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepare laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Reduce error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Train and percept new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Improve laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Ensure patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Enhance patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Perform comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Document and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Mentor junior technicians on best practices for conducting various types of lab tests while emphasizing accuracy.
- Utilize various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Record and maintain accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies through thorough documentation of laboratory processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians to provide critical input on clinical decisions, based on test results.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Contribute to a safer work environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing proper waste disposal procedures.
- Maintain high-quality standards by adhering to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
- Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Facilitate team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and efficient workflow among technicians.
- Improve patient care by accurately performing and analyzing laboratory tests.
- Ensure integrity and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Document and verify patient information using laboratory information system.
- Analyze and interpret data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Identify and trace quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Summarized test results and activities for management via verbal updates or written reports.
- Responsible for maintaining chemistry analyzer reagents lot-to-lot comparison testing and documentation.
Education
Medical Laboratory Science
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2015
Skills
- Core lab testing
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Training and mentoring
- New chemistry reagent lot workups
Certification
ASCP Certification Number 97523 June 2015
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist II
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Medical Laboratory Science
Southwestern Illinois College
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