Jamie Mulkern MLS-ASCP

Performed advanced troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and preventive maintenance on clinical laboratory analyzers (Sysmex XN-550/XN-1000, CA-600, UA line, Siemens EXL, Centaur, etc.).

Collaborated with clinical labs to ensure optimal analyzer function, minimal downtime, and high analytic reliability.

Clinical laboratory background enables me to collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel, understand their workflow challenges, and deliver solutions that enhance patient care.

Responsible for specimen processing, testing, and reporting in accordance with quality control policies and CLIA regulations.

Performed routine serological testing (blood typing, antibody screening, antibody identification, antigen typing, and compatibility testing).

Completed documentation and coordinates as needed with LifeShare’s other laboratories.

Participated in Quality Assurance activities (quality control testing, recognize and report deviations from SOPs).

Analyzed and interpreted laboratory results using specialized equipment and accurate documentation.

Maintained quality control and assurance measures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.

Performed microbiology testing including plating, culture review, rapid antigen testing, organism identification workflows, and documentation following hospital/CLIA standards.

Completed analytic testing across hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Conducted daily instrument maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and QC review.

Maintained positive identification of all specimens and assessed suitability prior to testing.

Prepared reagents, monitored inventory, and ensured compliance with QC, QA, safety, and infection control protocols.

Communicated results, reported critical values, and collaborated with interdisciplinary clinical staff.

Demonstrated training and mentoring of students and new staff.

Completed full rotations in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, and immunology.

Performed QC, calibration, reagent preparation, troubleshooting, and result analysis.

Developed strong familiarity with culture interpretation, rapid diagnostics, and molecular testing platforms.