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Kathy Comer

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with 1 year of maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy. Dedicated to providing rapid turnaround times without sacrificing personnel safety or diagnostic accuracy. Keen adopter of emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies. Hardworking employee with 15 years previous Laboratory experience. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health
09.2009 - Current
  • Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
  • Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
  • Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided technical support for laboratory information systems, troubleshooting issues as needed to maintain efficient operations.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new testing procedures and equipment calibration protocols.
  • Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
  • Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
  • Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
  • Ensured accurate test results through diligent quality control measures and strict adherence to laboratory guidelines.
  • Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.

Education

No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
12.2021

Skills

  • BAC screening/drug screen collection
  • Chemical Reagent Preparation
  • Document processing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Laboratory Information Systems such as Cerner, Health connect, and CIPS
  • Specimen Collection, Processing and Safe Handling
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Safety Compliance
  • Multiple Laboratory Analyzers such as: Access, Sysmex, Beckman coulter, Fisher Scientific, Stago, Vision, and others

Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - since 2008.


Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) Trainee - since 2022.


Clinical Laboratory Scientist - since 2024.

Timeline

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - 03.2024

Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health
09.2009 - Current

No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

California State University - Sacramento

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