Knowledgeable, friendly, dependable and highly skilled laboratory professional bringing 16+ years of clinical experience as a laboratory generalists. Familiar with JCO, OSHA, CLIA, CAP, COLA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Julena Knight (ASCP) MLT
Norton Shores,MI
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Trident Biometrics
Medical Laboratory Technician
07.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Performed specimen extraction for PFAS and toxicology LCMS testing.
- Performed new instrument validations and comparison studies.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Performed toxicology analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions.
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Travel Med Tech
11.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- I worked independently in this remote access hospital laboratory fulfilling the role of med tech and phlebotomists.
Trinity Health
Medical Laboratory Technician
01.2010 - 01.2023
Job overview
- I am a laboratory generalist experienced and competent in all laboratory departments including: Hematology (coagulation, urinalysis), Chemistry, Immunology, Blood Bank and Microbiology
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to develop competency in laboratory procedures.
- Served as a preceptor to students completing clinical internships.
- I complete patient testing in a fast paced, high-volume hospital setting according to laboratory procedures and CAP requirements
- I often fulfill charge technical staff responsibilities which include: overseeing and assisting technical staff, phlebotomy staff and specimen processing area and resolving immediate technical and customer service problems.
- I lead CLOT (Clinical Lab Optimization Team) and act as a liaison between clinical staff and management., Tech
Metro Health Hospital Laboratory
Medical Laboratory Tech
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Laboratory generalist performing patient testing in all laboratory departments according to laboratory procedures and CAP requirements
- Expanded my knowledge and experience with laboratory instrumentation and technical details including preventative maintenance, creating linearity curves based on patient population, quality control and calibration review and problem solving
- Learned special chemistry infectious disease testing.
Holland Hospital
Medical Laboratory Technician
09.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Worked independently in an urgent care laboratory setting performing stat testing for physicians.
- Trained and completed competencies for all medical assistant staff for phlebotomy and to perform CLIA waived patient testing.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
Holland Hospital Urgent Care Laboratory
Regional Medical Laboratory
06.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- As a laboratory generalist I gained experience working in all departments of this busy reference laboratory.
- Developed problem solving skills, multitasking skills and a good laboratory skill set foundation.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Foote Hospital Laboratory
Blood Bank Assistant/Hospital Phlebotomist
06.2004 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Performed inpatient, outpatient, autologous and therapeutic phlebotomy according to CAP and FDA regulations
- Was responsible for purchasing, processing and billing of blood products and reagents and performing departmental maintenance and quality control.
Education
Baker CollegeMuskegon, MI
Bachelor of Science
12.2022
University Overview
Baker CollegeOwosso, MI
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Laboratory Technology
06.2006
University Overview
Completed clinical internship at Ingham hospital in Lansing, MI from 1/2006-6/2006
Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- Processing Specimens
- Test Data Analysis
- Proficiency testing CAP/ API analysis and reporting
- Lab Instrument Maintenance, Calibration and Quality Control
- Correlation Studies
- Instrument Validation
- Authoring Laboratory Procedures
- Scientific Rules and Methods
- Laboratory Information Systems
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
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Timeline
Travel Med Tech
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Trident Biometrics
07.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Trinity Health
01.2010 - 01.2023
Medical Laboratory Tech
Metro Health Hospital Laboratory
01.2009 - 01.2010
Medical Laboratory Technician
Holland Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2009
Regional Medical Laboratory
Holland Hospital Urgent Care Laboratory
06.2006 - 08.2007
Blood Bank Assistant/Hospital Phlebotomist
Foote Hospital Laboratory
06.2004 - 06.2006
Baker College
Bachelor of Science
Baker College
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Laboratory Technology
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