Derryck Gray
Chicago,IL
Summary
Logical and detailed medical laboratory professional with experience testing samples used to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions. Well-versed in complex laboratory biological sample tests. Highly accurate when recording data and guiding quality control while following laboratory policies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Jesse Brown VA Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Microbiology Laboratory
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
Medical Technologist Trainee
RUSH University Medical Center, College of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Education
M.S - Medical Laboratory Science
Rush University College of Health Sciences
Chicago, IL2022
B.S - Chemistry with Biochemistry
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA2019
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Reading Comprehension
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Analysis
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- Microscopic Techniques
- Performing Urinalysis
- Slide Preparation
- White Blood Cell Counting
- Results Troubleshooting
- Laboratory Organization
- Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Jesse Brown VA Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Microbiology Laboratory
05.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Technologist Trainee
RUSH University Medical Center, College of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2022
M.S - Medical Laboratory Science
Rush University College of Health Sciences
B.S - Chemistry with Biochemistry
Georgia State University