Julia Cemberci
1042 Simpson Street Pensacola,,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist and U.S. Army veteran with extensive expertise in laboratory diagnostics, blood bank operations, and quality control within high-acuity healthcare environments. Proficient in maintaining accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in fast-paced settings. Skilled in training staff, troubleshooting instrumentation issues, and supporting critical patient care operations to ensure optimal outcomes. Committed to leveraging technical skills and military discipline to enhance laboratory performance and patient safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank / Transfusion Services)
Triage Staffing-Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
08.2025 - Current
- Performed detailed immunohematology tests, focusing on blood typing, retyping, antibody screening, crossmatching, and identification of antibodies to support safe transfusion practices.
- Coordinated blood product issuance, encompassing red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate, tailored to the needs of neonate, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Monitored and enforced compliance with AABB CAP and FDA standards to uphold quality assurance.
- Analyzed blood inventory data and implemented strategies to manage and resolve inventory shortages effectively.
- Conducted thorough investigations into transfusion reactions and facilitated communication with healthcare providers and staff.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure adherence to trauma and massive transfusion protocols in a high-pressure Level One trauma center.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ascension Sacred Heart – LabCorp
Miramar Beach, FL
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Executed timely notifications to hospital staff concerning critical laboratory results in Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and hematology.
- Instructed staff on proper use of instrumentation and adherence to laboratory procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Implemented compliance protocols to uphold blood handling standards.
- Implemented and maintained blood inventory tracking systems to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted an average of 10 differential analyses per night shift to ensure accurate flagging by Sysmex analyzer.
- Monitored and adjusted calibration settings while performing quality control checks on cobas 5000 and 6000 chemistry analyzers.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations of urine and body fluids, including counts and differential assessments on spinal, synovial, serous, and pleural samples to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Monitored and verified proper collection of samples in tube system, facilitating accurate tracking and handling.
Travel Chemistry Medical Laboratory Technician
UH Lake West Medical Center
Willoughby, OH
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed comprehensive chemical analysis to ensure accurate results using advanced automated analyzers, such as cobas 5000 and 6000.
- Performed data entry using Sunquest system, enhancing record-keeping accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Applied established patient reference ranges to ensure accuracy of results while reviewing sample flags for contamination or hemolysis.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures on laboratory instruments to minimize downtime and support experimental accuracy.
- Conducted routine maintenance and calibration of cobas chemistry analyzers to ensure optimal performance.
- Oversaw intake of outpatient and inpatient samples, facilitating timely processing or appropriate routing to designated facilities.
Travel Generalist Medical Laboratory Technician
Mercy Health West
Cincinnati, OH
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw systematic processing and appropriate routing of 800–1200 samples daily, maintaining workflow integrity.
- Conducted daily calibration and quality control maintenance to ensure optimal performance of cobas 5000/6000 analyzers, Sysmex hematology analyzers, and ACL coagulation analyzers.
- Delivered essential lab findings in chemistry, coagulation, and hematology to support patient care.
- Reviewed an average of 30-40 differentials and slides each night, contributing to thorough analysis and assessment processes.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
COVID Research Medical Laboratory Technician
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc- Wright Patterson AFB
Fairborn, OH
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed diagnostic testing on an average of 300 nasal swabs from airmen for COVID, influenza, and RSV using advanced Cepheid GeneXpert equipment.
- Utilized Excel to systematically report and organize results from the research project.
- Communicated positive outcomes to infectious disease teams to enhance public health initiatives.
- Established and enforced protocols to maintain a sterile lab environment.
- Performed systematic plating of an average of 100 samples, encompassing stool, urine, throat, wound, and blood cultures, to support microbiological analysis and diagnosis.
U.S. Army Medical Laboratory Technician Clinicals
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Executed operation of sophisticated laboratory instruments, including MALDI and BACTI, to support comprehensive microbiology training programs.
- Oversaw quality control and maintenance tasks in urinalysis, chemistry, hematology, and coagulation departments, ensuring adherence to established laboratory standards.
- Supported operational efficiency and productivity through seamless teamwork and communication.
- Partnered with healthcare professionals to interpret test results, enhancing patient care strategies.
- Prepared laboratory samples to facilitate analysis and conducted data entry to ensure accurate reporting.
- Facilitated blood drives and ensured efficient collection and processing of red blood cells into plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
01-2021
Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
11-2027
Skills
- Quality Control & Equipment Maintenance
- Blood Bank & Immunohematology
- Problem Resolution & Troubleshooting
- Multitasking & High-Volume Workflow
- Detail-Oriented & Accuracy Focused
- Team Collaboration & Training
Accomplishments
- Blood Bank & Microbiology Class Leader (U.S. Army Program)
- Completed MLT Program (80% attrition rate) with 3.9 GPA
- Graduated magna cum laude
- 4.02 GPA | Top 18% of class
- Biomedical Sciences Professional Development
- Honor Roll Student
Certification
- AAB Medical Technologist
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank / Transfusion Services)
Triage Staffing-Tufts Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ascension Sacred Heart – LabCorp
08.2023 - 08.2025
Travel Chemistry Medical Laboratory Technician
UH Lake West Medical Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Generalist Medical Laboratory Technician
Mercy Health West
09.2021 - 12.2022
COVID Research Medical Laboratory Technician
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc- Wright Patterson AFB
01.2021 - 08.2021
U.S. Army Medical Laboratory Technician Clinicals
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
05.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences