Erin Thomas
Seattle,Wa
Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist with 17 years of experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently implements methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Special Chemistry
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington
05.2025 - Current
- Operated complex laboratory equipment to ensure precise and reliable sample analysis.
- Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and instruction to enhance their competency and performance.
- Monitored proficiency testing within laboratory environment, handling necessary corrective action.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures to improve workflow and patient safety.
- Collected specimen samples for clinical trials and assessments, contributing to research and patient outcomes.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chem/Tox GS-9
Portland VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Conducted Chemistry and Special Chemistry testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
- Executed, documented, and assessed quality control procedures, recording corrective actions to maintain compliance and justifying acceptance of out-of-control results.
- Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained.
- Answer inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results.
- Performed and documented scheduled maintenance on instruments, identifying and resolving failures to ensure optimal functionality and reporting issues to relevant personnel for expert intervention.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - ER Stat Lab
Memorial Hermann- TMC
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids, identifying normal and abnormal components to inform clinical decisions.
- Evaluated specimen suitability for analysis, ensuring quality by requesting new specimens when deemed unusable.
- Release results within an hour of receiving samples into the STAT laboratory.
- Entered and verified laboratory results in the computer system, ensuring accurate and timely data for patient care.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Toxicology
Prima Health
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Processed urine samples on Olympus AU 2700 for toxicology screening.
- Prepped urine samples for extraction and analysis on LCMS analyzers, ensuring accuracy in quantitative results.
- Loaded extracted urine samples onto Shimadzu 8040 and 8050 analyzers to be run using UHPLC methods.
- Analyzed data using Lab Solutions browser to identify drug peaks and used Pathagility for release of patient results.
- Performed weekly maintenance on Shimadzu LCMS 8040 and 8050, and prepared mobile phases to ensure optimal instrument performance.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Analyzed clinical laboratory tests in areas including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, immunology, and blood banking.
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate test results to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Conducted calibrations, quality controls, and performed basic troubleshooting and maintenance on analyzers within each section of the laboratory.
- Adheres to Hospital and Laboratory Infection Control, Employee Safety and Patient Safety policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Collected and processed blood samples in an orderly and precise manner.
- Evaluated and solved problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens.
- Prepared blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusion to adults and neonates by performing blood types and compatibility tests.
- Quickly mastered the use of LIS to report lab results and order lab tests.
Education
Bachelors - Biological Sciences- Medical Technology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Corrective Actions
- High Complexity Testing
- Equipment calibration
- Specimen Processing
- Universal Precautions
- Microscopic Examination
- Specimen analysis
- Quality control
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- LIS management
- Transfusion Medicine
- Reagent Preparation
- Lab Specimen Collection
- Customer service
- Performing Urinalysis
- Blood Sample Testing
Certification
- ASCP, 229395
- LASBME, CLP.201858-GEN
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Special Chemistry
Seattle Children's Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chem/Tox GS-9
Portland VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2024
Medical Laboratory Scientist - ER Stat Lab
Memorial Hermann- TMC
12.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Toxicology
Prima Health
01.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
04.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelors - Biological Sciences- Medical Technology
McNeese State University