Joanna Joseph
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Lead Medical Technologist commended as an accurate, reliable, and diligent individual focused on timely and quality completion of assigned work. Medical Technologist with 11 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures, and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. Dedicated healthcare professional with 1 year of experience in providing point-of-care services in hospital settings. Seeking a challenging position to utilize clinical expertise, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Technologist/Point of Care Coordinator
Tenet Health
West Boca Medical Center, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained required laboratory supply inventory and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion medicine to ensure accurate patient diagnosis.
- Set up, cleaned, and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness prior to testing specimens in order to ensure accurate diagnosis or treatment plans.
- Adhered to all safety protocols, including the handling and disposal of hazardous materials, to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conducted point-of-care testing (POCT) for rapid diagnosis and treatment decisions, including glucose monitoring, blood gas analysis, and electrolyte assessments.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards for POCT devices and procedures.
- Trained and mentored staff on the proper use of point-of-care technologies and quality control measures.
- Maintained accurate documentation and records of test results and equipment maintenance.
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
09.2021 - Current
- Plated samples, setting positive controls for bacteria and pathogens (gram-positive and negative staining), keeping retain as a negative control, and log sterilities
- Proper aseptic techniques used daily for samples, cleaning, and sterilization
- Processed samples utilizing a variety of techniques such as centrifugation, staining, filtration, inoculation, and spectrophotometry.
- Analyzed culture results for accuracy and prepared reports with findings for physicians.
Medical Technologist Generalist
Memorial Pembroke Hospital
Hollywood, Florida
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the lab environment.
Medical Technologist
Integrated Regional Laboratories
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2014 - 03.2021
- Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical specimens).
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Evaluated the efficacy of antibiotics against bacterial strains using susceptibility testing methods like disk diffusion and broth microdilution assays.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12.2017
Associate of Science - Clinical Lab Science Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, Fl05.2013
Skills
- Specimen analysis, quality control
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Quality assurance controls
- Working collaborative
- Technologist in Hematology/Chemistry/ Microbiology
Education
Miami, Fl,Davie, FL
Contact
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Lead Medical Technologist/Point of Care Coordinator
Tenet Health
01.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
Broward Health Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Medical Technologist Generalist
Memorial Pembroke Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2021
Medical Technologist
Integrated Regional Laboratories
04.2014 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Health Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Clinical Lab Science Technology
Miami Dade College
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