Karen Hernandez
Totowa,NJ
Summary
Experienced Medical Technologist with 12 years of training in laboratory environments. Dedicated to optimizing patient safety and minimizing medical errors. Skilled in performing laboratory tests and procedures to support physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing diseases. Utilizes a methodical approach to analyze results, establish procedures, and proficiently operates computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. Holds AMT certification as a Medical Technologist.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
LABCORP
08.2020 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in immunology department.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
QUALITY AUDITOR LABORATORY AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CARI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge
- Outlined remediation plans to bring aberrant results into compliance with standards
- Performed quality control inspections at customer sites to determine alignment with safety regulations
- Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
- Draw blood pediatric and adult
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Perform laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, blood chemistry, hormones, microbiology, urine and body fluid
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Draw blood pediatric and adult
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Perform laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, blood chemistry, hormones, microbiology, urine and body fluids
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CONTINENTAL LABORATORY
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Draw blood pediatric and adult
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Perform laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, blood chemistry, hormones, microbiology, urine and body fluid
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
PASTEUR LABORATORIES OF COLOMBIA
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Draw Blood pediatric and adult
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Perform clinical laboratory test in all laboratory areas
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
LABOPAT
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Draw Blood pediatric and adult
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software
- Completed administrative support work to maximize laboratory efficiency
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
LABORATORY CLINIC KENNEDY
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Draw Blood pediatric and adult
- Work to maximize laboratory efficiency, perform clinical laboratory test in all laboratory areas
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications
- Performed diverse functions using computer-interfaced equipment, robotics and high-technology applications
- Work in the blood bank of the clinic performing immunohematology
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
NATIONAL ARMY OF COLOMBIA
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Draw adult blood
- Perform clinical laboratory test in all laboratory areas
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Disposed of bodily fluids and hazardous products according to strict protocols
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
HOSPITAL SAN JUAN DE DIOS
01.2007 - 09.2007
- Draw Blood pediatric and adult
- Perform equipment maintenance and quality control
- Conducted and supported research, including collection of information and samples
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to draft reports of findings
- Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software
- Completed administrative support work to maximize laboratory efficiency
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews
Education
Associate of Science - Quality Management
University of Atlantic
05.2013
Diploma - Bank, Blood
University School Major of Cundinamarca
12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technologist
University Libre
12.2006
Skills
- Organization
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory procedures
- Specimen collection
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen analysis
- Microscopic techniques
- Lab test analysis
- MS Office
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- 2022-06 AMT - Medical Technologist
- 2019-11 NHA - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
English
Spanish
Automated Equipment That I Have Handled
- MINDRAY5380- ADVIA120: SIMENS-COLTER MAX-MTX- KX-21 AND SIXMEX XS-1000I ROCHE: HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION
- ADVI A1650 AND AU400 SIMENS-A-25 AND A-15 BIOSYSTEM, COBAS C311, COBAS C501 ROCHE; PDQPLUS LABCARE: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
- OMNI MODULAR ROCHE: GASES AND ELECTROLYTES.
- URISYS1100 AND MIDITRON M - COBAS U411 ROCHE: URINALYSIS
- VITROS3600, INMULITE1000, VITROS ECI (JOHNSON AND JOHNSON), COBAS E411, COBAS E601 (ROCHE): INMUNOLOGY
- VITEK2: MICROBIOLOGY
- CHORUS-TRIO: AUTOMATED ELISA
Timeline
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
LABCORP
08.2020 - Current
QUALITY AUDITOR LABORATORY AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CARI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 10.2017
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CONTINENTAL LABORATORY
03.2014 - 03.2016
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
02.2013 - 08.2016
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
PASTEUR LABORATORIES OF COLOMBIA
03.2012 - 09.2013
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
LABOPAT
01.2011 - 01.2012
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
LABORATORY CLINIC KENNEDY
08.2009 - 01.2011
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
NATIONAL ARMY OF COLOMBIA
09.2007 - 07.2009
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
HOSPITAL SAN JUAN DE DIOS
01.2007 - 09.2007
Associate of Science - Quality Management
University of Atlantic
Diploma - Bank, Blood
University School Major of Cundinamarca
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technologist
University Libre
- 2022-06 AMT - Medical Technologist
- 2019-11 NHA - Phlebotomy Technician
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