Proactive and goal-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist II ready to take ownership of Blood Bank Department's diagnostic performance and safety records. Hardworking professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply into a new leadership role. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth for exceptional patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Conducts routine and complex laboratory tests for patients, including moderate to highly complex procedures in all departments in the laboratory requiring independent judgment and competent skills.
Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures, monitors instrument calibration, and makes decisions on test accuracy, notifying supervisors of any issues.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots complex laboratory instruments and equipment.
Identifies problems that may affect test performance, takes corrective action, or notifies the appropriate supervisor or director.
Effectively communicates with colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and supervisors regarding patient results and laboratory operations.
Actively trains new members of Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the laboratory and successfully precepts students year around.
Ensures completion of Blood Bank weekly tasks, and needed documentations on weekly basis.
Performs monthly maintenance on Blood Bank Analyzer Echo to ensure daily proficient patient testings.
Performs routine and specialized blood typing and antibody identification procedures to ensure safe blood transfusions.
Ensures the safe and effective use of blood and blood products for patients undergoing liver and kidney transplantation including blood type and antibody identification tests, preparing blood components and maintaining accurate records.
Maintains Blood Bank blood products in the inventory, and investigates any of following issues.
Assists in Point of Care diagnostic testings, and records keeping.
Performs Point of Care CAP requirement tasks in non-traditional lab settings.
Ensures accurate Point of Care results, and compliance with regulations by maintaining quality control, and troubleshooting equipments to contribute to the overall improvement of Point of Care process.
Monitors Point of Care critical results on monthly basis to maintain yearly records.
Clinical Rotations
St. Philip's College
04.2021 - 09.2021
Immunohematology and Blood Bank Clinical Rotation at Christus Children's Hospital in San Antonio, TX.
Microbiology Clinical Rotation at Methodist Hospital Texsan in San Antonio, TX.
Chemistry Clinical Rotation at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, TX.
Clinical Rotations
St. Philip's College
04.2020 - 09.2020
Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation at University Health Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio, TX.
Hematology, UA, and Immunology Clinical Rotation at University Health Robert B. Green Campus in San Antonio, TX.
Store Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2015 - 04.2021
Managed 2.5 to 3 million dollar store at a time and led maximum team numbers of 75 plus associates to achieve operational excellence in customer service.
Oversaw daily operations, ensure a positive customer experience, and worked to maximize profits for the store.
Managed inventory, developed visual merchandising strategies, and implemented marketing and promotional plans.
Managed store budgets, financial records, and other administrative duties.
Successfully managed all four locations in San Antonio, including staff management, sales target, inventory and customer satisfaction.
Led immersion project of adult and kids into one store in San Antonio and successfully leveraged half million dollar increase within half a year.
Ran test store to test prototype products and exclusive test promotions.
Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised sales associates and other upper management staff members.
Generated numerous store managers to different cities and states.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician Program
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01-2015
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Rotations
St. Philip's College
04.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Rotations
St. Philip's College
04.2020 - 09.2020
Store Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2015 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician Program