Demita Evans
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable medical laboratory technician professionally skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering fourteen years of industry expertise. Key noted for the ability in maintaining good composure in rapidly changing, fast-paced working environments. Extremely adept at prioritizing and reorganizing duties to give the best patient care without compromising patient's safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare Univ. Of MD-Baltimore Washington
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed manual CBC differentials, manual body fluid counts, ESRs, mono spots, urine microscopics, confirmation tests (SSA, clinitest, and ictotest), and coagulation testing
- Performed fecal WBCs and all rapid tests
- Responsible for all maintenance, calibration, quality control, trouble shooting and inventory on Sysmexs, Arkray(chemical side)/iQ200 Elite Iris analyzer (micro side) for urinalysis, and STA Compact Max Stagos for coagulations studies
- Coagulation: (2) STA Compact Max
- Hematology: (2) Sysmex
- Urinalysis: iQ200 Elite (Iris)/Arkray
- Demonstrated use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Solo night technician
- Conducted pediatric to geriatric lab tests in phlebotomy, chemistry, hematology, serology, blood bank, microbiology, and urine analysis
- Blood Bank: Gel method via Wellsky
- Chemistry: (2) DxC 700 AU and (2) DxI 600
- Hematology: (2) Unicel DxH 800
- Coagulation: (2) Sysmex CS-2500
- Urinalysis: Clinitek Advantis
- Microbiology: COVID19 Testing, PCR Testing and Blood Cultures
- MicroOsmometer Model 3300: Osmolarities
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare UMPC Altoona
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed maintenance and testing in wet chemistry on all body fluids by utilizing (3) Architect Plus analyzers. Advanced Instruments OSMO1 for osmolalities, MedtxScan for UDS, and ADEZA TLiQ for FFNs.
- Performed auto/manual CBC differentials via Unicell DxH 800 and Cellavision DM9600, manual body fluid counts, and ESRs.
- Urine macroscropics and microscopics utilizing Siemens Clinitek Novus and Sysmex. UF-1000i.
- Coagulation quality control and testing via Sta R Max and TEG testing via Haemoscope Thrombelastograph analyzer.
- Worked up and resulted fecal WBCs, positive blood cultures, utilized the anoxomat for anaerobic and mirco-aerophilic specimens. COVID-19 testing via GeneXpert.
- Notified supervisor of progress and potential delays of all issues concerning analyzers and patient testing
- LIS: Sunquest
- (3 months and 40-70 hours per week 19 Sept 22 - 26 Nov 22)
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare INOVA Alexandria Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Use microscopes or automatic analyzers to detect abnormalities or diseases
- Coagulation; (2) ACL TOP 550 CTS
- Chemistry; (2) Achitect i 1000, (2) Alinity Ci, (4) ABL 800 Flex Plus for blood gases, (1) Micro-Osmometer 3300
- Hematology; (2) Sysmex Xn 3000, Hologic TLi iQ for FFNs, ALCor Scientic for SedRates, Amnisure for ROM test, (1) clinitek and (1) Iris for Urinalysis
- Microbiology; COVID-19 testing via (3) IDNow, (3) Cobas Liat, and (1) GeneXpert analyzer
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- LIS: SoftLab/Instrument Menu; Chemistry/WAM;Hematology/HemoHub;Coag
- (3 months and 40 hours per week 01 May 22 to 01 Aug 22)
Travel Medical Lab Technician
Medpro Staffing Unity Health Searcy Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepared and processed specimens for send outs to Quest Diagnostics.
- Performed testing in chemistry on all body fluids on (1) Vitros 3600.
- Performed occult bloods and all rapid tests
- Performed CBCs and manual differentials via Medonic.
- Performed semen analysis and ESRs.
- Performed urinalysis and urine microscopics on Urisys 1100
- Perfromed BNPs via Triage meterpro.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- 80-100 patients per day.
- LIS: LabDaq
- (3 months and 40 hours per week 01 Jan 22 to 01 Apr 22)
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
CompHealth Medical Staffing Ashe Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Independently performed safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Performed blood bank, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis tests regularly.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- LIS: MediTech
- (2 months and 40 hours per week 01 Apr 21 to 01 Jun 21)
Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2
Comphealth Medical Staffing University Of Virginia
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated Alinity m, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions
- Performed COVID-19 QC
- Cleaned and pipetted COVID-19 samples
- Resulted out 600 to 1000 COVID-19 specimens per day
- Pulled positive samples and aliquotted them for long-term storage at -80°C
- Broke down Universal Transport kits from Abbott
- Prepared collection kits
- Helped in answering questions that SMS staff had
- (5 months and 40 hours per week 01 Oct 20 to 01 Mar 21)
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing Flambeau Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results
- Performed ABO/Rhs via tube method and antibody screens via gel method daily
- Performed COVID19s, CDIFFs, MSRs, FLUs & RSVs tests daily via GeneXpert
- Performed CBCs utilizing DXH 520, Unicell DXH 600, and ACT5/Diff CP
- Performed ESRs via ESR Stat Plus
- Performed BNPs utilizing BioSite/Triage Meter Pro
- Performed urinalyses utilizing Clinitek Advantus
- Drug urinalysis utilized MEDTOX Scan
- Coagulation utilized Sysmex CS 2500 & CA 600
- Monitored patients on warfarin utilizing POCT CoagUChek XS System
- Chemistries utilized Dimension EXL 200
- Performed procalcitonins via Vidas 3
- BOH meter utilized for ketone body beta-Hydroxybutyrate
- Utilized BacT/Alert 3D for blood cultures and processed positive blood cultures
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity
- Drew all emergency room, ward, and ICU patients
- LIS system: Cerner Millennium and Cattails for blood bank
- (6 months and 63 hours per week 01 Mar 20 to 01 Sep 20)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bon Secours Mercy De Paul Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Night shift Technician performed high complexity testing in chemistry on all body fluids; maintenance, calibration, quality control, trouble shooting, inventory and patient testing on (1) Advia XPT 1650, (2) Dimension Vista 500 and (1) AVLs for osmolality
- Performed high complexity reference testing, resulting, shipping and receiving
- Performed manual CBC differentials, manual body fluid counts, ESRs, mono spots, urine microscopics and coagulation testing.
- Performed all maintenance, calibration, quality control and trouble shooting on (2) Sysmex XE 2100 for hematology, (1) Cliniteck Novas and (1) Clinitek Atlas for urinalysis and on (2) STA Compact MAX and (2) Verify NOW analyzers for coagulations studies
- Blood bank performed ABO/RH, antibody identification, rhogam testing, cord blood testing, FMH rapid screen and cross-match of patient specimens by using Tango analyzer and/or tube method
- Performed all other RPRs
- Issued blood components on timely basis following established guidelines
- Knowledge of centrifuges, incubators, microscopes, IBM RBC washer, refrigerators, freezers, thawing water bath, and blood warmer
- Maintains blood inventory and orders as needed through American Red Cross
- Microbiology, accession and log receipt specimens into SunQuest data base and/or Smarterm
- Workup positive blood cultures from BACTEC FX and report results
- Performed rapid tests: C. Diff, Influenza A&B, Strep, E. coli. Familiarity with basic microbiology SOP's and methods
- Set up and culture urine, stool, body fluids, genital, and tissue on appropriate media
- Gram stained specimen slides for microscopic view and reported results
- Performed wet prep and report results
- Performed emergency room alcohol blood draws
- LIS: Sunquest
- (14 months and 40-60 hours per week 01 Jan 19 to 01 Mar 20)
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Maryview Medical Center
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Set up and performed laboratory tests for microbial examination
- Prepared biological specimens according to specific tests employed in detection of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites or mycobacteria
- Properly stored specimens and pending microbiology tests that require specific growth requirements
- Responsible for general support functions within processing department
- Identify problems with specimen types, missing information, etc and resolved them
- Ensured blood, urine, tissue and fluid specimens collected on patient care floors, operating rooms and outlying hospitals are sent to correct department or outlying testing center for STAT and routine testing
- Identified and entered correct test code data
- Reported out rapid tests and gram stains
- Received and sent out specimens to sister hospitals.
- Entered specimen data into computer system, prepared samples for further laboratory analysis, and transported specimens to other lab departments and clinical departments
- LIS: Sunquest
- (40 hrs per week 04 Dec 17 to 01 FEB 19)
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed, assisted and accounted for various clinical laboratory test procedures and ensured proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation (Sysmex, iSTAT, clinitek, and BR2)
- Performed rapid tests: Influenza A&B and Strep
- Exercised professional judgment in the performance of laboratory procedures
- Demonstrated and gave excellence in clinical practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, family and staff education
- Demonstrated effective use of time and resources
- Provided coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs
- 50 laboratory tests and 15 phlebotomies per week
- (8 months 8-48 hours per week/PRN 01 Jul 17 to 01 Mar 18)
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy Boone Clinic
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Enforced criteria for rejecting and appropriately documenting specimen disposition, electronically and manually in quality control reports (QCR)
- Demonstrated proper processing for all specimens including referral testing
- Assisted others in processing and ordering of referral tests
- Showed personal accountability in all required activities of employment
- Recognized abnormal laboratory values and demonstrated consistent and logical judgment to correct and provide accurate patient results.
- Identified and resolve problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results
- Instructed 25 MCI students on proper phlebotomy technique, specimen processing, and various testing procedures as performed in lab
- Ran front desk by answering phone, patient bell and accessioning patients via CHCS.
- Instructed patients on proper home collections for various tests.
- Prepared specimens for shipments
- Responsible for and performed urinalysis, wet prep/KOH and all waived testing; maintenance, calibration, quality control, trouble shooting, inventory for Clinitek
- (8 months and 45 hours per week 01 JUL 16 to 10 Mar 17).
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Served as night shift Medical Laboratory Technician and technical expert on subject matter in reference laboratory which serves as referral facility and center of excellence for testing for fleet and TRICARE Region 2.
- Provided consultation and technical assistance to pathologists and other health care providers.
- Assisted, developed, and maintained comprehensive internal quality control/performance improvement program for all procedures, reagents, and equipment.
- Recognized and identified departures from expected results, including shifts, trends, bias, and systemic versus random errors and formulated sound corrective action and proactive initiative to resolve problems.
- Applied scientifically based analytical evaluations, including precision, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, correlation coefficients, and frequency distributions, to ensure technical and statistical accuracy of tests and procedures performed in Special Chemistry/Chemistry section.
- Maintained standard operating procedures for Special Chemistry/Chemistry sections (Vitros 3600, 4600, & 5600), incorporating any modifications or additions which may have been instituted.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable accreditation agencies and regulatory requirements, including CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, CLIA/CLIP, and Navy Safety Program.
- Performed crossover and validation on new lots of Quality Controls.
- Responsible for training new staff and students from Fort Sam Houston MLT program.
- Determined suitability of specimens for analysis and prepares specimens for testing ensuring physiological properties are maintained.
- Performed primary review of patient results and identifies discrepant and/or unusual results to initiate appropriate follow up.
- Assisted with consolidation of two laboratory divisions, cross training of 40 technicians and processing 400,000 complex laboratory tests.
- Proficient in CHCS computer system.
- (42 months and 60 hours per week 01 Jul 12 to 01 Jul 16).
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy; Naval Hospital Yokosuka
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Meticulously performed maintenance, calibration and quality controls, trouble shooting, inventory and patient testing on ACL 1000 & 9000 (coagulation), TDX (fetal lung maturity), GEM Premier, Coulter Gen-S and iSTAT worth over $2M and processed seven College of American Pathologists' surveys with zero discrepancies
- Full transfusion services-type and screens, pooling, cross matching, splitting units and thawing plasma and cryoprecipitaion
- Ensured patient received compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures
- Assured future retrieval of patient transfusion information by preparing patient packets and maintaining blood bank database
- Performed venipunctures on all ages
- Contributed to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and all staff members by following established standards and procedures; complying with U.S. and Japan regulations
- Point of Care Testing Supervisor, reviewed quality control, patient logs, and maintained five standard operating procedures
- Conducted 288 inspections on six wards and clinics & provided 300 hours of training to 123 hospital staff; resulted in an outstanding JC/MEDIG Survey and College of American Pathologists' inspection
- LIS: CHCS
- (24 months and 50 hours per week 01 Jul 10 to 01 Jul 12)
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2006 - 06.2010
- Performed high complexity testing in wet chemistry on all body fluids; maintenance, calibration, quality control, trouble shooting, inventory and patient testing on (2) Advias 1650, (2) Centaurs and (2) AVLs for osmolality
- Performed manual CBC differentials, manual body fluid counts, manual semen analysis, retic staining and counting, ESRs, mono spots, urine microscopics, confirmation tests (SSA, clinitest, and ictotest), and coagulation testing
- Performed fecal WBCs, positive blood culture workups, and all rapid tests
- Responsible for all maintenance, calibration, quality control, trouble shooting and inventory on (2) LH 750s, (1) HMX for hematology, (1) Clinitek Atlas, (1) Iris analyzer for urinalysis and (2) Compact Stagos for coagulations studies
- Volunteered to work night shift and processed over 10K tests per month.
- Trained and instructed over 30 nurses and staff in proper collection and submission of various specimens
- Promoted teamwork within department; initiates effective intra- and interdepartmental communications
- Demonstrated use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Completed requested or assigned duties within time frame allotted, to include but not limited to, procedure development, correlation studies, and assigned duties
- Notified supervisor of progress and potential delays of all issues concerning analyzers and patient testing
- Performed blood draws on all ages
- LIS: CHCS
- (34 months and 40 hours per week 01 Oct 06 to 01 Jun 10)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2019
Joint Biological Agent Identification & Diagnostic Systems -
JBAIDS
San Antonio, TX2016
Associate of Science - Health Science Laboratory Technology
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC05.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- CLIA, OSHA, & HIPPA compliance
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to work in team
- Contributing Team Player
- Laboratory Testing & Reporting
- Comfortable using medical technologies and lab equipment
- Ability to properly clean and maintain equipment
- Multiple Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Timeline
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare Univ. Of MD-Baltimore Washington
05.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare UMPC Altoona
09.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
LRS Healthcare INOVA Alexandria Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Medical Lab Technician
Medpro Staffing Unity Health Searcy Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
CompHealth Medical Staffing Ashe Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2
Comphealth Medical Staffing University Of Virginia
10.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing Flambeau Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bon Secours Mercy De Paul Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Maryview Medical Center
12.2017 - 02.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
07.2017 - 03.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy Boone Clinic
07.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
07.2012 - 07.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy; Naval Hospital Yokosuka
07.2010 - 07.2012
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Navy Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Old Dominion University
Joint Biological Agent Identification & Diagnostic Systems -
JBAIDS
Associate of Science - Health Science Laboratory Technology
George Washington University, The
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