Jennifer M Simien

• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
• Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions and quality assurance policies.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using MedHost for storage and retrieval.
• Perform routine laboratory testing in the departments of chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and blood bank.
• PRN lab tech

Transfusion Services/ Blood Bank Technologist
Perform ABO/Rh typings, antibody screens, and antibody identifications by utilizing Immucor Galileo ECHO instrumentationPerform ABO/Rh typings, antibody screens, and antibody identifications utilizing MTS Gel methods and by manual tube methodsPerform DAT and elutions
Crossmatch compatibility testingData results entryDaily quality control testing
Perform daily instrument maintenance

Used various equipment to perform work tasks, including microscopes and various analyzers.

• Prepared, stored and assessed liquid and solid reagents for precise and correct test results.
• Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings.
• Documented medical test data and results in patient medical records.
• Planned and carried out regular maintenance on equipment by following procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
• Assessed blood samples for transfusions by determining cell morphology, number of cells, blood type and other relevant information.
• Conducted multiple tests at once using automated equipment and computerized instruments.
• Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting.

Routinely perform medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for medical conditions. Medical laboratory tests and analyses performed in the areas of immunohematology, hematology, coagulation,serology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology.

• Provided educational support to medical laboratory assistant students. Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to medical laboratory assistant students.

Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation.

Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

Performed testing and interpretation of results of complex antibody identification case studies. Methods utilized in antibody identification included MTS Gel methods and tube methods with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and/or low ionic strength solution (LISS)

Performed serological donor red cell antigen typings

Managed sequestration of antigen negative red cells for special needs patients such as sickle cell patients and patients with multiple anitbodies

Performed absorption/elution techniques

Performed EGA red cell testing to properly identify patient red cell phenotypes

Performed antibody titration studies

Performed immediate spin and AHG crossmatches

Performed preventative maintenance on various laboratory instruments.

Performed quality control testing of apheresis blood/ blood products

Performed bacterial detection of apheresis platelets

Accomplished record review specialist

Component Prepartion Laboratory

Processing of whole blood donor units

Separation of whole blood red cells, plasma, and cryoprecipitate

Quality control testing of whole blood/ blood products

Donor red cell/ red cell components labeling

Completion of daily repeatedly reactive reports

Isolation/Rejection of nonconforming products

Employment as a PRN lab technician

Performed routine laboratory testing in the different lab departments of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, serology and blood bank.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

Employment as a PRN lab technician

Performed routine laboratory testing in the departments of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, serology, blood bank, and microbiology.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.