DISTINEY DAVIS
Texas City,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Adept multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering nine years of industry expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Of Texas Medical Branch
06.2020 - Current
- Execute daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and proficient testing.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.
- Complete quality control and calibrations on new inventory to provide precise patient results.
- Assist in stocking and organizing supply inventory in order to keep a safe productive work environment.
- Educate new team members and students on laboratory procedures and policies.
Medical Technologist/Point of Care Coordinator
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Trained/supervised new employees on processes and usage of instruments.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on POC/in lab instruments.
- Appointed API Surveys to designated staff for completion.
- Submitted API Survey results for review.
- Coordinated purchases for POC instruments and supplies.
- Prepared instruments/equipment for annual maintenance and repair.
Medical Technologist
Bayshore Medical Center
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis/monitoring of medication.
- Completed troubleshooting/maintenance of instruments ensure proficiency testing'
- Analyzed test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
- Performed testing and control monitoring on VISTA 500, ACL TOP 300, ADVIA CENTAUR, UNICEL DxH 800 and ESR AUTO PLUS.
Student Affiliate
John Sealy Hospital Hematology Laboratories
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Performed specialized testing and data analysis on Sysmex XE-5000 and Sysmex SP-1000i
- Completed data input using laboratory instruments and Laboratory Information System software
- Assisted in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
- Performed control testing, instrument start up and shut down
- Observed bone marrow aspiration, flow cytometry, and isoelectronic focusing testing.
Education
Clinical Laboratory Science: Hematology -
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX06.2013
Bachelor of Science: Biology -
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05.2010
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Team leadership
- Organizational planning
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Reagent Preparation
- Specimen Processing
- Quality Control
Certification
ASCP CERTIFIED, 10/2013, #3453
Affiliations
- University of Texas Medical Branch Lambda Tau Honor Society (member)
- Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Scientist (member)
- Prairie View A&M Beta Beta Beta Honor Society (member)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (member)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Of Texas Medical Branch
06.2020 - Current
Medical Technologist/Point of Care Coordinator
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
04.2016 - 06.2020
Medical Technologist
Bayshore Medical Center
11.2014 - 04.2016
Student Affiliate
John Sealy Hospital Hematology Laboratories
06.2013 - 07.2013
Clinical Laboratory Science: Hematology -
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science: Biology -
Prairie View A&M University