Francisco Prieto Jr
El Paso,TX
Summary
I have been working as a medical laboratory professional for 18 years at University Medical Center as well as 16 year at the Hospitals of Providence East Campus. Throughout the years employed at these organizations I have gained much experience working as a lab professional. I have gained the skills necessary to become a deligent, accurate, and reliable laboratory technologist. I have the reputation for completing high quality, complex diagnostic lab procedures in a timely fashion. I have had many opportunities throughout the years to gain the experience in proper testing techniques and laboratory equipment operation. I have also gained the experience in calibrating and adjusting malfunctioning equipment, as well as a completing maintenance routine maintenance on multiple laboratory instruments. I have been trained over the years in multiple departments such as Chemistry, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, and Microbiology. During the years employed at UMC I have had the responsibility as a lead tech in the supervisor's absence and provide guidance to fellow team members and resolve conflicts when necessary. Also, I have the strength of communicating with doctors and nurses when issues or concerns arise in the laboratory. With the amount of experience that I have gained throughout the years I feel that I am ready for a new challenge by taking a different set of responsibilities as medical laboratory technician at University Medical Center. I think I will be an excellent candidate for the hematology supervisor position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hospitals Of Providence East Campus
06.2008 - Current
- Receive, examine and make qualitative and/or quantitative determinations on samples of blood and body fluids.
- Prepare specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
- Identify abnormal test results and report to clinician in a timely manner.
- Carefully review test results for accuracy
- Properly calibrate and adjust malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
- Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments
- Crossed trained in various departments such as Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Serology.
- Trained and operate instruments such as Beckmans Coulters AU5800, DXC chemistry analyzers, Iris
iChem Velocity and DxU Iris urine chemistry analyzer, Sysmex XN-2000 hematology analyzer, Excyte ESR instrument, Rotem instrument and Siemens CS-2500 coagulation analyzer - Perform weekly maintenance and liquid QC on Rotem intrument
Medical Laboratory Technologist
University Medical Center of El Paso
08.2005 - Current
- Facilitate smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Utilize expertise in chemistry, hematology, blood bank and urinalysis to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Optimize workload to ensure timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Increase diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during testing procedures and data analysis.
- Boost patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate results, contributing to better patient care.
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Reduce sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Provide aid in comprehensive training for new staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Prepare reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Perform comprehensive analysis of patient samples and and inform medical staff of abnormal results.
- Document and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Perform and complete comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluid
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Analyze hematology blood samples to determine complete blood count, cell differential and rbc morphology.
- Multiple years of experience in multiple departments such as Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Serology and Microbiology
- Experience in operating and performing maintance in various instruments that include Siemans Vista and Centaur chemistry analyzers, Ortho Vitros 4600 & 5800 chemistry analyzers, Immucor's Neo and Echo blood bank instruments, Siemens Clinitek, Atlas,Novus urine analysis instruments, Sysmex UD-10 and UF-5000, Stagos Evolution and Compact coagulation instruments, Sysmex XN hematology instruments, Biorad Turbo Variant II and the Rotem analyzer.
- Assisted in instruments to instrument correlations with Ortho Vitros instruments. Assist in testing new lots of QC material for data points in Chemistry and Hematology.
- Experience in training new laboratory associates on test procedures, preventive maintenance, performing QC and troubleshooting
- Perform QC in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry departments as well as daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on chemistry, urinalysis, and hematology instruments.
- Evaluate levey-jennings graph for trends during Chemistry QC and perform calibrations when necessary.
- Perform CAP surveys in Chemistry, Hematology, and Coagulation
- Trained in Semen analysis testing and Coagulation substitution studies
- Access to modify patient demographics when patient information is updated in Cerner by registration.
- Access to reset LIS label printers and reset passwords in WAM
- Handle the release of remains from the morgue to funeral homes. Ensure all paperwork is filled out
correctly and review if autopsy reports are complete. Clarify any discrepancies in the release form. - Provide guidance to fellow team members and resolve conflicts when necessary during supervisors absence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2005
Skills
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Professional
- Multitasking ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Efficient
- Strong Work Ethic
- Fast Learner
- work well under pressure
- Well organized
- Strong Problem Solving Skills
- Work well with others
Certification
Certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hospitals Of Providence East Campus
06.2008 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
University Medical Center of El Paso
08.2005 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
El Paso Community College
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