Eric Brady
Lorton,VA
Summary
Diligent healthcare professional bringing substantial years of expertise in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostics. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
VHC Heath
Arlington, VA
10.2012 - Current
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to assist health care team to diagnose and monitor patient health conditions.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Performed daily quality control and calibration checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
- Assists leadership in identification and resolution of clinical and operational issues.
- Performed duties as assigned related to the job description.
- Improved laboratory's response to pandemic-related challenges by volunteering in specimen processing in microbiology.
- Key operator for the Cobas Pro Integrated Solutions for clinical chemistry.
- Assign, review and enter results for CAP proficiency testing.
- Covered point-of-care (POC) duties for an absent colleague.
- Processed specimens to reference laboratories.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Reston Hospital Center
Reston VA
06.2001 - Current
- Conducted microbial analyses using advanced laboratory techniques to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and blood bank to help the healthcare team with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for rapid bacterial identification and automated systems for susceptibility testing.
- Acting lead tech when the permanent lead was absent.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Germantown Emergency Center With Quest Diagnostics
Germantown, MD
10.2005 - 03.2013
- Worked independently to manage the entire workflow of the stand alone E.R. lab under minimal supervision.
- Managed multiple assays, instrument runs, and data entry tasks concurrently.
- Performed daily calibrations, running controls, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Medical Laboratory
Naval School Of Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD1999
Skills
- Specimen analysis
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Self-sufficient
- Detail-oriented
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP(CM) #95412
Timeline
Medical Technologist
VHC Heath
10.2012 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Germantown Emergency Center With Quest Diagnostics
10.2005 - 03.2013
Medical Laboratory Technician
Reston Hospital Center
06.2001 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Medical Laboratory
Naval School Of Health Sciences