Kayla Devine
Independence,VA
Summary
Medical laboratory technician with expertise in laboratory testing procedures and quality control. Demonstrated ability to conduct precise analyses and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to interpret test results. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Alleghany Memorial Hospital
Sparta, North Carolina
06.2009 - 02.2026
- Conducted routine laboratory tests on patient samples for accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory analyzers to ensure optimal performance including quality control and calibration testing.
- Prepared specimens for analysis, following strict safety protocols including following blood borne pathogens and standard precautions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to accurately interpret and communicate test results, enhancing patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff on laboratory procedures and safety standards.
- Ensured proper documentation of test results in electronic health records system.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
- Participated in quality control processes, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and improving reliability of test outcomes.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Conducted microscopic examinations of body fluids such as urine or blood samples.
- Processed specimens using automated analyzers according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensured laboratory equipment was maintained and fully operational for reliable results.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy prior to analysis or testing of specimens.
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
- Utilized personal protective equipment to uphold standard safety precautions.
- Reported any suspected problems with test performance directly to supervisor or clinical staff members.
- Prepared reagents, media, stains, solutions, and other materials used in testing procedures.
- Identified discrepancies in test results, facilitating timely resolution of potential errors in specimen collection or processing methods.
- Interpreted data from various sources including patient history, lab results, imaging studies.
Medical Lab Technician
Twin County Regional Hospital
Galax, Virginia
08.2017 - 02.2018
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05.2008
Skills
- Lab testing
- Specimen collection
- Specimen prep
- Phlebotomy skills
- Quality control
- Hematology analysis
- Coagulation studies
- Immunohematology
- Serology testing
- Microbiology techniques
- Urinalysis testing
- Chemistry testing
- Blood bank operations
- Test documentation
- Equipment calibration
- Lab information systems
- Electronic health records
- CRM
- Instrument maintenance
Certification
ASCP MLT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Lab Technician
Twin County Regional Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Alleghany Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Wytheville Community College