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Elisa Rosas

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated, highly motivated and detail-oriented medical laboratory scientist prepared to bring 5.5 years of blood bank experience to a challenging new role and exceed in my performance in all aspects of transfusion medicine.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
11.2021 - Current
  • Performs blood bank testing on patient samples to include, but not limited to ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, and special testing using Erytra systems, as well as tube methodologies. Special Testing: Elutions, sickle testing, and ficin treatments
  • Maintains physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
  • Participant in team for LISS/PEG validation to incorporate and improve antibody identification and crossmatch procedures
  • Advocate for continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Maintaining proficiency in Cerner, EPIC and Perfeqta to handle daily requirements.
  • Key Operator (SME) for Grifols Erytra analyzer

Clinical Lab Scientist Blood Bank

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
09.2018 - 10.2021
  • Performing analysis via tube method to find blood type, Rh factor, and crossmatch findings with patients' blood
  • Prepares pediatric aliquots for patients in neonatal ICU
  • Handles red blood cells, cryoprecipitate, FFP and platelets, including plasma for plasmapheresis for cancer patients in infusion clinic/dialysis. Also part of being the first in Central Texas to issue and transfuse convalescent plasma during COVID-19 pandemic
  • In charge of biannual blood bank cooler QC to ensure proper storage and transport of products at all times.
  • Manages storage and issuance of human tissue at ambient and frozen temperatures to OR
  • Maintains optimal levels of communication, especially during massive transfusion and OB Hemorrhage protocols

Patient Access Representative

Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital
Austin, TX
12.2011 - 12.2018
  • Collected all patient demographic information in emergency department accurately, while building rapport and trust with patients
  • Interviewing and screening patients for potential charity eligibility and financial assistance programs in Travis county
  • Developed exceptional communication skills by verifying and explaining financial responsibilities to patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2018

Associate of Science -

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
09.2016

Skills

  • Quality control/assurance recordkeeping
  • Specimen handling
  • Inventory management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Seasoned in blood bank techniques and performance under the standard of operating procedures
  • Transfusion reaction investigations
  • Analyzer and laboratory equipment management
  • Excellent phone etiquette and rapport building with clinical staff
  • Critical thinking and familiarity with blood products and their use in emergency and trauma protocols
  • Adept in identifying complex antibodies to ensure safe blood transfusions

Certification

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - August 2018

CMP Active Date: 8/2021-8/2024

  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Timeline

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2021 - Current

Clinical Lab Scientist Blood Bank

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
09.2018 - 10.2021

Patient Access Representative

Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital
12.2011 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Texas State University

Associate of Science -

Austin Community College

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