Joshua Paschall
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Bartlett,Tennessee
Summary
Hardworking Clinical Laboratory Scientist with nearly 5 years of experience in the pediatric blood bank. Seeking to expand my breadth of laboratory experience and provide high-quality and safe laboratory testing at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
LeBonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
07.2017 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with AABB and FDA guidelines
- Worked as a Key Operator for the Ortho Diagnostics Vision analyzer; trained new and existing staff on it's operation and maintenance.
- Independently performed routine and advanced blood bank testing, including type and screens, crossmatching, antibody identification, direct antiglobulin tests, transfusion reaction investigations, and elutions.
Student Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, TN
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Received, accessioned, and processed microbiology specimens.
- Maintained inventory, answered phones.
- Plated a variety of microbiology specimens for identification and sensitivity testing.
- Performed gram stains.
- Performed rapid tests, including flu, strep, C. difficile rapid PRC testing, and occult blood.
Unit Secretary - Mother/Baby
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
05.2011 - 11.2015
- Supported floor staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
- Worked with newborn nursery staff in basic care of newborn infants - feeding, changing diapers, etc.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN 08.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 08.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Knowledge of blood bank methodologies and techniques
Ability to interpret and follow laboratory procedures and policies
Prioritization, time management
Knowledge of laboratory safety techniques and procedures
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
LeBonheur Children's Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Student Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
Methodist University Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
08.2015 - 08.2017
Unit Secretary - Mother/Baby
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Austin Peay State University
08.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Austin Peay State University
08.2007 - 05.2011