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Deanna Halbert

Brooksville,MS

Summary

Hardworking Medical Laboratory Technician bringing 18 years of expertise in hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technician

Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital
Columbus, MS
12.2021 - Current
  • Performs proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage
  • Prioritizes lab orders according to type (STAT, ASAP, routine and timed studies) and performs various testing (including chemistry, coagulation, hematology, special chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, serology, immunology, microbiology, referral testing and more) following prescribed quality assurance policies and procedures
  • Performs, evaluates and documents quality control checks
  • Reviews testing results evaluating validity of test results in comparison to anticipated results indicated per procedure manual
  • Reviews and evaluates the validity and accuracy of test results, recognizing the interdependency of tests, the physiological conditions affecting results, patient age and normal values, controls, linearity errors, instrument codes, delta checks and more
  • Correlates test results with diagnoses and questions incompatible results.

Medical Laboratory Technician

NOXUBEE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL
Macon, MS
02.2006 - Current
  • Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, and blood bank to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease
  • Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts
  • Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
  • Followed key principles of asepsis to protect medical equipment from contamination during blood work.
  • Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.

Medical Laboratory Technician Supervisor

Noxubee Critical Access Hospital
Macon, MS
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed routine laboratory operations and supervised employees
  • Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing
  • Established and monitored quality assurance programs and activities to maintain accuracy of laboratory results
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Choctaw Regional Medical Center
Ackerman, MS
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and blood bank to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease
  • Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Monroe Regional Hospital
Aberdeen, MS
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Collected and prepare specimens
  • Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests
  • Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments, and work areas.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Winston Medical Center
Louisville, MS
10.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assist hospital physicians in diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis
  • Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
  • Maintain lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Scientist

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
12-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Science

Meridian Community College

Skills

  • Quality control
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Computer skills
  • Lab equipment calibration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Test result validity verification

Certification

  • 2006, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Chicago, IL
  • 2019, DOT certification
  • 2023, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist(MLS), Chicago,IL

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technician

Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital
12.2021 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician Supervisor

Noxubee Critical Access Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2021

Medical Laboratory Technician

Choctaw Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 02.2019

Medical Laboratory Technician

Monroe Regional Hospital
10.2016 - 02.2018

Medical Laboratory Technician

Winston Medical Center
10.2013 - 02.2014

Medical Laboratory Technician

NOXUBEE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL
02.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Scientist

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Associate of Applied Science - Science

Meridian Community College

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