Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician II
BSA Health System Harrington Cancer Center
Amarillo, Texas
06.2005 - Current
Collect blood and other body fluid samples from patients for lab work.
Use appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
Verify patient information and collect specimens according to established protocols.
Conduct microscopic examinations of body fluids such as urine or blood samples.
Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
Perform quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
Prepare reagents, media, stains, solutions, and other materials used in testing procedures.
Maintain a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization.
Monitor inventory levels of chemicals and reagents necessary for accurate testing processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as CLIA, CAP, DVN, JCAHO, OSHA, etc.
Calibrate and perform routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
Maintain clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
Identify and correct problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Collingsworth General Hospital
Wellington, Texas
01.2001 - 06.2005
Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
Conducted microscopic examinations of body fluids such as urine or blood samples.
Processed specimens using automated analyzers according to standard operating procedures.
Monitored inventory levels of chemicals and reagents necessary for accurate testing processes.
Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as CLIA.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals when needed to provide optimal patient care.
Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
Performed complete blood counts using automated hematology analyzer.
Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
Used microscope to examine cells stained with dye to identify anomalies.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Skills
Analytical Skills and Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Written And Oral Communication
Problem-Solving
Data Entry and Computer Proficiency
Organizational Skills
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
Snow Skiing
Boating and Tubing
Family Time
Caring for Animals
Church Activities
Certification
ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Certified Medical Laboratory Technician- 23 years
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician II
BSA Health System Harrington Cancer Center
06.2005 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Collingsworth General Hospital
01.2001 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Biology
Amarillo College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
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