Jonathan Foster
Orlando,United States
Summary
Experienced medical technologist seeking professional and personal development within the clinical laboratory
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured ABO and antigen compatibility of blood products including during emergent trauma situations.
- Provided quality specimen processing and accurate results across departments including hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and blood bank.
- Operated independently as the sole night shift technologist.
Medical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Florida
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained efficient workflow within a high-volume chemistry department.
Medical Technologist
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained Werfen ACL TOP to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Trained coworkers on new instrumentation including Sysmex XN series
- Managed multiple work stations efficiently during periods of low staffing while adhering to laboratory protocol
Coordinator, Medical Technologist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests. Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems. Maintained master schedule to fulfill shifting laboratory demands. Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
Medical Technologist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Proficient with the following testing and instrumentation:Coulter 5800 daily-monthly maintenance, routine chemistry testing, Coulter DXI 800, Abbott Architect Plus, Werfen ACL TOP, Sysmex XN series, Cellavision differential reporting, Coulter Iris iQ series urinalysis, Fetal hemoglobin stain, Malaria smear, Manual retic count, Body fluid differential reporting, Thin smear preparation
Education
Medical Laboratory Science
University of Central Florida
2017
Microbiology and Cell Science
University of Florida
2014
Skills
- Timely decision making
- Prepared team for hospital-wide software transition to Epic
- Schedule coordination with limited staff
- Quality assurance for excellent patient care
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)
- BLS certified
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Florida
06.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Technologist
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2023
Coordinator, Medical Technologist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2021
Medical Technologist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2021
Medical Laboratory Science
University of Central Florida
Microbiology and Cell Science
University of Florida