Jazmine Wallace
Columbus,GA
Summary
Insightful Medical Technologist with extensive training and five years of experience in laboratory environments. Committed to optimizing patient safety and minimizing medical errors. Proficient in performing laboratory tests and procedures to aid physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing diseases. Known for employing methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures, and utilize computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. Demonstrated track record of maintaining equipment and lab areas in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Piedmont Northside Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
- Perform patient testing ranging from low to high complexity in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, immunology, and microbiology
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist, supervisor, or lab director
- Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, opened dates if applicable
- Review/train on new procedures, keeping up to date on current and new procedures
Medical Technologist
City of Hope Atlanta
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
Risk Adjustment HCC Coder
Optum- United Health Group
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Verifying and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness of diagnosis codes based on services rendered
- Follows the Official ICD-9/ICD-10 guidelines for Coding and Reporting and has a complete understanding of these guidelines
- Consistently meet daily productivity expectations while maintaining a predetermined level of coding quality and accuracy
- Actively participate in internal / external meetings and training activities
Medical Laboratory Technician
Martin Army Community Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations
- Documents corrective actions taken for out-of-range test values
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test, analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
- Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrates equipment and instruments as required
Medical Laboratory Technician
St. Francis Emory Healthcare
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Perform patient testing ranging from low to high complexity in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, immunology, and microbiology
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist, supervisor, or lab director
- Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, opened dates if applicable
- Review/train on new procedures, keeping up to date on current and new procedures
Medical Laboratory Technician
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Perform patient testing ranging from low to high complexity in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, immunology, and microbiology
- Perform venipunctures on incoming outpatients, collect specimens, and verify collection date and time
- Prepare specimen reagents for patient testing
- Identifies critical values, confirms and reports following standard operating procedures
Education
Bachelor of Health - Health Science - Medical Technologist
Purdue Global University
Indianapolis, IN08.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Albany State University
Albany, Ga12.2018
Certified Professional Coder -
Columbus State University
08.2020
Phlebotomy Technician -
Heritage Health Career Center
Albany, Ga04.2019
Diploma -
Ware County High School
08.2016
Certificate - Dual Enrollment Student
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, Ga05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- HCC Coding
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy & Pathophysiology
- Specimen Processing
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Microbiology Testing
- Quality Control
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (AAPC)
- Medical Technologist (AMT)
- Medical Laboratory Technician
Additional Information
Skills List/ Equipment and Systems Used
Hematology/ Coagulation
Analyzers Used:
DxH 600/800/900 and DxH Slidemaker Stainer
Mini- iSed
Stago Compact Max
Sysmex XN 3100
Cellavision
Urinalysis
Analyzers Used:
Beckman DxU Iris Workcell w ArkrayAution Max AX-4030
Iris I-Chem/ Iris Velocity
Sysmex UD-10/UF-5000/Clinitek Novus
Clinitek Advantus
Immunoassay
Analyzers Used:
Access 2+
Unicel DxI 600
Serology
Analyzers Used:
Diasorin Liason XL
Microbiology
Analyzers Used:
MicroScan autoSCAN-4
BD Bactec
Biomerieux Bactec/Alert
Cephied Gene Expert
Blood Bank
Analyzers Used:
Analyzers Used:
Ortho Vision
Ortho Gel
Manutal Tube method
Erytra Eflexis
Immucor NEO/ NEO Iris
Chemistry
Analyzers Used:
DxC 480/500/700 AU
Cobas c501/e601
LIS/ Computer Systems Used:
Epic, Cerner, HCLL Wellsky, MedHost, Sunquest
Blood Bank
Ortho Vision
Ortho Gel
Manutal Tube method
Erytra Eflexis
Immucor NEO/ NEO Iris
Chemistry
DxC 480/500/700 AU
Cobas c501/e60
Timeline
Medical Technologist
City of Hope Atlanta
01.2024 - 05.2024
Risk Adjustment HCC Coder
Optum- United Health Group
05.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Technologist
Piedmont Northside Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Martin Army Community Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
St. Francis Emory Healthcare
11.2019 - 07.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Health - Health Science - Medical Technologist
Purdue Global University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Albany State University
Certified Professional Coder -
Columbus State University
Phlebotomy Technician -
Heritage Health Career Center
Diploma -
Ware County High School
Certificate - Dual Enrollment Student
Coastal Pines Technical College
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