Kayla Zinkan
Medical Technologist MLS (ASCP) CM
Bristol,TN
Summary
Motivated and compassionate medical professional with a demonstrated record of success in laboratory with over 9 years of hands-on experience. Detail-oriented and systematic with a highly organized nature. Valid ASCP certification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Technician
Oklahoma City VA Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2020 - Current
- Perform daily task proficiently to include: QC, daily reports, stock, monitor cross-matched units, check for blood unit out-dates, rotate remote storage panels, monitor daily temperatures, and perform equipment maintenance.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Documented and performed quality controls to uphold company and FDA standards in achieving safety and security in obtaining, storing and transporting biohazardous materials.
- Conduct Type & Screen, DAT, and Antibody ID tests regularly.
- Volunteer to cross-train in multiple departments to help relieve staffing shortage overload.
- Perform micro set-ups and monitor for positive blood cultures.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Medical Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Fresno, CA
12.2014 - 12.2020
- Proficient in blood sample collection with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required re-stick while ensuring samples are delivered with the least possible delay.
- Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Cognizant of shift change and appropriately maintaining supply so the next shift can efficiently immediately start.
- Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits.
- Routinely perform chemistry maintenance, calibration, and QC.
- Maintain stock of chemistry supplies and continually monitoring for out-dates, new lots, upcoming lot to lot procedures.
- Monitor QC logs, charts for shift/trends, and appropriate labeling criteria.
- Responsible for Microbiology set-ups, rapid test (flu, pregnancy, occult, H. Pylori), and all COVID/FLU PCR test on shift.
- Processed evening shift send out request to include STAT test not performed at the facility. Responsible for setting up courier, downtime order, properly packaging specimen, and retrieving results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Medical Technician
Medical Care PLLC
Johnson City, TN
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between orders pending collection and orders received.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect myself, coworkers, and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy room with adequate supplies and monitored weekly orders to maintain stock.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Transcribed laboratory test results into patient charts.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Ability to recognize discrepant results, troubleshoot, and resolve any discrepancies.
Education
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC 04.2008 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC 08.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
Laboratory equipment handling
Quality control data analysis
OSHA compliance
Lab testing and reporting
Maintaining equipment
Certification
ASCP
References
Tamela Collins - Collins.tamela@yahoo.com (423) 946-3675
Amy Ellis - Brantleymom@charter.net (423) 914-7356
Shannon Winlock- shannon.winlock@va.gov (918) 429-2599
Timeline
Basic Life Saving
02-2022
ASCP
01-2022
Medical Technician
Oklahoma City VA Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University, The
08.2019 - 12.2021
Medical Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2014 - 12.2020
Medical Technician
Medical Care PLLC
05.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University, The
04.2008 - 08.2016