Jimena Ezrre
Summary
Logical and detailed laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with CAP, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)
Yuma Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Core blood bank testing such as ABO/Rh typing, direct and indirect antiglobulin testing, antibody identification and unit cross-matching utilizing gel cards and tube methods, automated and manual bench.
- Identify and resolve unexpected results and directing further testing measures such as elutions, Kleihauer-Betke test (KBT), titers and antigen typing.
- Modify and label components made from thawing frozen products, irradiating products according to standard operating procedure and deliver appropriate blood products for transfusion process.
- Perform and document accurate transfusion reaction investigations, massive transfusion protocols, emergency release of blood products and plasma exchanges.
- Operate, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on Grifols and Ortho analyzers and all other department laboratory equipment.
- Monitor and maintain the inventory level and quality of reagents, equipment, related supplies and blood products.
- Perform daily, monthly and quarterly quality control checks on equipment and reagents as required.
- Train and supervise new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed phlebotomy, established blood flow to collect units of plasma and monitored donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety and comfort.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube or butterfly venipuncture methods and disposing of biohazard and sharps container accordingly to OSHA standards, and policies.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate donors on collection process and procedures. Assisted them in case of an adverse reaction associated with the donation process.
- Set up, disconnected, and operated the automated plasmapheresis machine including troubleshooting.
- Assisted with training and onboarding of new phlebotomists.
- Performed donor vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height and proper finger stick to obtain hematocrit and total protein levels for donor eligibility criteria.
Laboratory Chemist
Novus Laboratories
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, syringes, butterfly and straight needles from patients of all age ranges, labeled and dispatched them for analysis and testing.
- Executed and analyzed tests in areas including hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, body fluid analysis, urinalysis, and point of care instrumentation.
- Prepared and stained peripheral blood smears for medical diagnosis, and performed complete blood counts and/or differentials when further analysis was needed.
- Performed blood and urine cultures for further identification of possible pathological specimens.
- Operated laboratory equipment, interfaces, and instruments, performed and documented basic and advanced maintenance procedures.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Autonomous University of Baja California
Tijuana, Baja California08.2017
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Proficiency Testing
- Regulatory Standards
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Stress Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Medical Technologists (AMT) - 2022
- Google Data Analytics - 2023
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)
Yuma Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
07.2019 - 01.2022
Laboratory Chemist
Novus Laboratories
10.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Autonomous University of Baja California