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Ilona Kowal

Alachua,FL

Summary

Experienced medical technologist with expertise in clinical laboratory skills and resolving laboratory assays and instrument problems. Proven track record of accurate and reliable performance in high-volume environments. Seeking a responsible laboratory support position.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Medical Technologist (AYA Healthcare)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Processes specimens and selects relevant panels based on patient history and diagnosis using the EPIC LIS system.
  • Performs surface and cytoplasmic staining for leukemia/lymphoma phenotyping utilizing 8 and 10-color panels
  • Prepares reagents (NMS, FCS, RPMI, PHARMLYSE, PFA, PBS).
  • Performs monthly QC, including lot-to-lot QC on antibodies and reagents

Travel Medical Technologist (AYA Healthcare)

Health First Viera Hospital
Melbourne, FL
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performs laboratory testing in Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Serology and Molecular Pathology
  • Verifies, records, and reports lab results utilizing SoftLab LIS system
  • Strictly adheres with government requirements, hospital policies, and laboratory procedures
  • Operates and calibrates, and performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and Quality Control on Roche Cobas Chemistry analyzer, Iricell Iris, Stago Compact Max, GeneXpert, and Aution Eleven
  • Assisted nursing staff with test orders, performed front office duties, processing of incoming specimens

Medical Technologist, 3rd Shift Generalist

AdventHealth Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 12.2021
  • Performs laboratory procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Serology and Molecular Testing used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
  • Verifies, records, and reports lab results on all tests performed utilizing the Cerner LIS system
  • Operates and calibrates, and performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment including Cobas 6000, Sysmex XN-2000, Stago Compact Max, Ortho Vision, Iricell Iris, GeneXpert, and Roche Liat
  • Monitors quality control lots and expirations and ensures all lots are correlated and within expiration prior to putting in use

Medical Technologist, 3rd Shift Generalist

Mease Countryside Hospital
Safety Harbor, FL
02.2010 - 04.2015
  • Performs testing in all certified areas in a busy laboratory.
  • Verifies, records, and reports lab results utilizing the Cerner LIS system.
  • Assists front office personnel with ordering and logging in of specimens to ensure a smooth workflow.
  • In the Blood Bank, performs crossmatches, elutions, antibody identification, DATs, and antigen testing.
  • Prepares blood components for pediatric patients.
  • Operates and calibrates, and performs regular maintenance procedures on an assortment of laboratory equipment including Beckman Coulter DXH 800, Beckman Coulter Cella Vision, ACL TOP 500 by Instrumentation Laboratory, Dimension Vista 500 by Siemens, Sysmex UF1000i, Immucor Gamma ECHO Galileo automatic solid phase system, and GeneXper

Medical Technologist, 3rd Shift Generalist

Bayfront Medical Center
Saint Petersburg, FL
09.2005 - 01.2010
  • Performs laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis Blood Bank, and Serology
  • Verifies, records, and reports lab results on all tests utilizing the Cerner LIS system
  • Operates and calibrates, and performs maintenance procedures on the following equipment: Beckman Coulter LH750 with automatic slide maker, ACL Advance and ACL TOP, Beckman Coulter UNICEL DXI 800 Access Immunoassay System, Beckman Coulter Synchron LX20 and LX20PRO with fully automated line, Immucor ECHO Galileo automatic solid-phase system.
  • Assists nursing staff and physicians with test orders, front office duties, processing in-house, nursing home, and convenient care clinic specimens.
  • Prepared specimens for trauma, open-heart surgery, and pediatric patients.

Education

B.S. - Medical Technology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2005

School of Medical Technology -

Bayfront Medical Center
Saint Petersburg, FL
07.2005

Skills

  • Proficient Time Management
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Efficient Performance
  • Troubleshooting Expertise
  • Laboratory Expertise and Technical Proficiency
  • Attention to Detail and Precision
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Regulatory compliance and ethical Standards Adherence

Certification

  • State of Florida, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, TN39717 08/2026
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)^CM (221092) 08/2026

Timeline

Travel Medical Technologist (AYA Healthcare)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2024

Travel Medical Technologist (AYA Healthcare)

Health First Viera Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022

Medical Technologist, 3rd Shift Generalist

AdventHealth Carrollwood
06.2015 - 12.2021

Medical Technologist, 3rd Shift Generalist

Mease Countryside Hospital
02.2010 - 04.2015

Medical Technologist, 3rd Shift Generalist

Bayfront Medical Center
09.2005 - 01.2010

B.S. - Medical Technology

University of South Florida

School of Medical Technology -

Bayfront Medical Center
Ilona Kowal