Jamela Ables
Indianola,MS
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Technician with proven expertise at Delta Regional Medical Center, enhancing lab efficiency through optimized workflows and rigorous quality control. Skilled in specimen collection and equipment calibration, I foster collaboration and maintain HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate diagnostics and improved patient care. Committed to continuous improvement, team success, patient safety, and accurateresults.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
South Sunflower County Hospital
Indianola, MS
12.2013 - 02.2026
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about lab tests clearly while maintaining empathy for their concerns.
- Increased overall lab productivity by optimizing work schedules, prioritizing tasks, and minimizing downtime.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by monitoring inventory levels, reducing waste, and negotiating better supplier contracts.
- Facilitated team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and efficient workflow among technicians.
- Optimized inventory management to ensure availability of necessary supplies without overstocking.
- Maintained high-quality standards by adhering to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency with implementation of streamlined specimen processing protocols.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, adhering to safety protocols.
- Processed specimens efficiently for timely analysis and reporting.
- Ensured integrity and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville, MS
06.2009 - 09.2015
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, adhering to safety protocols.
- Processed specimens efficiently for timely analysis and reporting.
- Assisted in quality control procedures to maintain testing accuracy.
- Documented laboratory findings meticulously in electronic health records systems.
- Improved workflow efficiency by organizing lab supplies and inventory management.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing proper waste disposal procedures.
- Improved patient care by accurately performing and analyzing laboratory tests.
- Streamlined test result reporting processes, ensuring timely delivery to healthcare professionals.
- Conducted routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Reduced turnaround time for critical tests by optimizing laboratory workflows.
- Ensured integrity and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, MS
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Supported quality control procedures to uphold accuracy in testing results.
- Documented test results accurately in laboratory information systems.
- Assisted in specimen collection and processing for laboratory testing.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for hazardous materials handling.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge base.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on laboratory instruments and tools.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Enhanced patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS07.2006
High School Diploma -
Greenville Christian School
Greenville, MS05.1996
Skills
Specimen collection
Quality testing
Phlebotomy techniques
Quality control procedures
Lab testing
Laboratory safety protocols
Equipment testing and calibration
Blood bank operations
Test documentation
Serology testing
Hematology analysis
Chemistry testing
Coagulation studies
Instrument maintenance
Urinalysis testing
Blood and urine analysis
Quality control
Good laboratory practices (GLP)
Phlebotomy
Critical thinking
Hematology
Patient records documentation
Sample testing
Lab equipment maintenance
Safety compliance
Medical laboratory technician
HIPAA compliance
Data analysis and documentation
Microscopic analysis
Equipment troubleshooting
Diagnostic tests
Aseptic techniques
Reagent mixing
Certification
ASCP Membership. Certification number 70461.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
South Sunflower County Hospital
12.2013 - 02.2026
Medical Laboratory Technician
Delta Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 09.2015
Medical Laboratory Technician
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Mississippi Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Greenville Christian School