JERMICA MCCLAIN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seeking a challenging position where I can apply my prior knowledge and expertise from the clinical lab as well as contribute to the organization as a whole. Structured laboratory technician offering background in collecting, processing, and analyzing various specimen. Familiar with medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and body fluids, routine and special coagulation, hematology, chemistry and immunology. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- 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.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Upheld regulatory compliance by adhering to all relevant laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to medical laboratory practice.
- Monitor routine tests, perform specialized tests, non-routine procedures, and identifies and resolves inconsistent test results.
- Determine workload, workflow, and staffing capability of a particular section using standard management techniques, such as evaluating standard operating procedures.
- Perform testing in several differently highly complex, technically involved, and specialized testing areas such as microbiology AST, Polymerase Chain Reaction, whole blood cellular components, and blood blank.
- Maintain an effective accessible section records system including patient testing reports, daily section worksheets, and instrumentation preventative maintenance reports.
Technical Specialist , Clinical Microscopy
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Performs all duties of the bench staff in the specialty (i.e., Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist).
- Works with the Supervisor to develop and implement quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures; directly responsible for validation of processes. Ensures that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
- Monitors laboratory safety practices and corrects hazards that exist.
- Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
- Monitors the preventive maintenance program and regulatory compliance standards to ensure they are met. Participates in the inspection process.
- May develop and coordinate technical staff development including competency testing. Instructs students, residents and new staff as assigned and reviews competencies as needed
- Reviews laboratory results and quality control for accuracy and validity. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
- Utilizes all required computer information systems appropriately.
- Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
Senior Lab Associate, Immunology
Northshore University Healthsystem
03.2017 - 07.2023
- Primary oversight of assignment and distribution of Immunology CAP Proficiency Testing survey specimens when they arrive and submitting tests results to CAP upon completion
- Perform a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures as authorized by the manager/director
- Rotate through a minimum of three lab testing areas performing laboratory analysis and procedures efficiently
- Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS) that is required to perform job responsibilities
- Strictly adhere to HIPPA and CLIA standards for privacy and technical quality
- Perform and document routine instrument maintenance and calibrations; troubleshoot instrument problems
- Process specimen while ensuring proper identification of the sample throughout the entire testing procedure
- Monitor test analysis to ensure acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained
Microbiologist
Deibel Laboratories
05.2014 - 12.2022
- Performs all duties of the bench staff in the specialty (i.e., Medical Technologist, Histotechnologist).
- Works with the Supervisor to develop and implement quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures; directly responsible for validation of processes. Ensures that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
- Monitors laboratory safety practices and corrects hazards that exist.
- Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
- Monitors the preventive maintenance program and regulatory compliance standards to ensure they are met. Participates in the inspection process.
- May develop and coordinate technical staff development including competency testing. Instructs students, residents and new staff as assigned and reviews competencies as needed
- Reviews laboratory results and quality control for accuracy and validity. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
- Utilizes all required computer information systems appropriately.
- Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
Education
BS - Biology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2014
ASCP Certification MLS Program - Medical Laboratory Technology
Northshore University
Evanston, IL11.2018
Skills
- Automated testing Moderate complexity testing
- Cell Differentiation
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Universal Precautions
- Gram Staining
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Performing Urinalysis
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Technical Specialist , Clinical Microscopy
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Lab Associate, Immunology
Northshore University Healthsystem
03.2017 - 07.2023
Microbiologist
Deibel Laboratories
05.2014 - 12.2022
BS - Biology
Northern Illinois University
ASCP Certification MLS Program - Medical Laboratory Technology
Northshore University