Illiana Petit
Katy,TX
Summary
Medical Technologist with 8+ years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Diagnostics Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Specialist product in the areas of Immuno diagnostics, microbiology and clinical diagnostics
- Support existing accounts and offer solutions, services to diagnostics laboratories.
- Support clients in instruments automation for laboratory needs.
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Altru Diagnostics
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted with laboratory research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Perform testing in AU680 analyzer, DxI600, DxI800, XpI multiline siemens, DxH 600, and clinitek analyzer for urinalysis
- For molecular department, performed RNA extraction area for RPP panel and Covid-19 samples
- Perform laboratory testing in hematology, serology and immunology, urinalysis and chemistry using automated laboratory instruments
- Maintain laboratory supplies and consumables.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Museum Eye District Center
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Under direction of physician, contribute in patient care involving diagnostic vision tests
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Perform all duties of ophthalmic technician: patient work up, taking medical history, visual acuity testing, and dilation if required
- Perform visual field testing, OCT testing, Fundus Photography, Auto-refracting patients, manual refractions and measuring glasses on lensometer., Verifying patient insurance and demographics in timely manner prior to or for same-day appointments
- Assisted with research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.
Medical Technologist
Todo Salud Consultoría integral
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
Lead Medical Technologist
General Motors
10.2012 - 05.2013
- In charge of medical service laboratory of General Motors Venezuela
- Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology
- Entered data demographic information, scanned medial history in electronic health records system.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
Medical Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Santa Fe
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Perform laboratory procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of patient
- Verify, record, and report lab results on all performed tests
- Performed testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis (manual and automated), PT/APTT w/ INR,
- Fibrinogens, Fibrin Degradation Products, Thrombin time, manual and automated Reticulocyte counts, manual and automated differentials
- Calibration, Quality assurance, reagent preparation and maintenance.
Medical Technologist Microbiology Trainee
Estate Hospital Los Samanes
12.2011 - 08.2012
- Received and processed specimens for microbiologic analysis and culture including preparing gram stains
- Antibiograms, Microbiological culture, inoculating agar plates
- Educated other departments on correct collection of RSV, hemocultive and others samples
- Clinical Internship Training
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
Medical Technologist Intern
C.H.E.T
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Prepare samples and reagents for testing Responsible for accuracy
- Quality control, maintenance and workload data Conducted chemical analyses of blood, urine, brain- spinal and other body fluids
- Studied blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Medical Technologist Microbiology Intern
SEMITECH C.A
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Cell counting
- Microbiological and environmental culture
- Quality control in laboratory
- Aseptic techniques
- Develop different trials and audits methods in microbiology of food, water, microbial challenges
- Classification of microorganisms, good practices, farms, special test controls.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Universidad De Carabobo
Valencia, Venezuela12.2011
Skills
- Bilingual
- Phlebotomy
- Beckman Coulter Analyzers (8 years)
- Microbiology (5 years)
- Laboratory Experience (10 years)
- Aseptic Technique
- Laboratory Management
- Data entry
- Specimen Processing
- Corrective Actions
- Microscopic Techniques
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Prospecting Skills
Certification
- ASCP elegible,
- Licensed Colegio De Bioanalistas (Valencia, Venezuela)
Timeline
Specialty Diagnostics Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Altru Diagnostics
12.2018 - 06.2023
Ophthalmic Assistant
Museum Eye District Center
09.2015 - 11.2018
Medical Technologist
Todo Salud Consultoría integral
07.2013 - 05.2015
Lead Medical Technologist
General Motors
10.2012 - 05.2013
Medical Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Santa Fe
08.2012 - 10.2012
Medical Technologist Microbiology Trainee
Estate Hospital Los Samanes
12.2011 - 08.2012
Medical Technologist Intern
C.H.E.T
07.2011 - 12.2011
Medical Technologist Microbiology Intern
SEMITECH C.A
02.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Universidad De Carabobo
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