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Joshua Zamora

El Paso

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP-certified) with two years of comprehensive hospital laboratory experience, including independent management of night shift operations in a high-acuity clinical setting. Proven expertise in manual and automated testing, instrument troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance across various disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and point-of-care workflows. Recognized for exceptional critical thinking and reliability under pressure, particularly during emergency situations where rapid and accurate results are vital for patient care. Committed to fostering collaboration with nursing and provider teams while prioritizing patient safety and continuous improvement in delivering high-quality laboratory services within a progressive hospital environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Lab Tech

Christus Health
04.2024 - Current
  • Key contributions:
  • Specimen Processing
  • QC Protocols
  • Instrument Troubleshooting
  • Use of multiple laboratory equipment
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Processing incoming supplies
  • Manual Tests performed
  • HCG qualitative(QC included)
  • Mono Serum (QC included)
  • Urine Drug Screen (QC included)
  • Urine Strips (QC included)
  • PH strips (QC included)
  • Formerly known as Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
  • INSTRUMENTS & SOFTWARE
  • Cerner
  • ORTHO VISION
  • BACT/ALERT 3D
  • GeneXpert Cepheid
  • CS- 2500
  • CA-600
  • IRIS iQ 200 & iChem velocity
  • SYSMEX XN-2000
  • MedTox Scan
  • Clinitek Advantus
  • Atellica CH & IM analyzer
  • ISED ALCOR
  • MANUAL TESTS & KITS
  • HcG Qual
  • Mono Screen
  • Ruptured of Membranes (ROM)
  • C. diff Quick Check Complete

Education

Bachelors of Science - Biology

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2022

Associate Degree - Medical Lab Technology

Southwest University
El Paso, TX
02.2023

Skills

  • Quality control and assurance
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Flexible problem solver
  • Proficient in high-pressure environments
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Equipment testing and calibration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Quality testing

Certification

ASCP MLT

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Lab Tech

Christus Health
04.2024 - Current

Associate Degree - Medical Lab Technology

Southwest University

Bachelors of Science - Biology

New Mexico State University