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
undefinedTimeline
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
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