I am extremely interested in taking care of people, children, and my plant's lives I love gardening, cooking, crafting and animals!
Kelly DeWitt
Sparrows Point
Summary
Dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician with expertise in phlebotomy and quality control, previously at Patient First. Proven ability to enhance patient care through accurate lab testing and effective collaboration with medical staff. Skilled in microbiology and laboratory safety protocols, ensuring compliance with HIPAA while fostering a positive team environment.
I am looking to expand my horizons and will give my all to any and all professions I pursue. I am a hard worker, diligent and very professional. I take pride in patient/customer care and completing my tasks in a strong and timely fashion.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Patient First
12.2007 - 05.2019
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about lab tests clearly while maintaining empathy for their concerns.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide critical input on clinical decisions, based on test results.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Ensured integrity and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Reduced turnaround time for critical tests by optimizing laboratory workflows.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Ensured integrity and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Improved patient care by accurately performing and analyzing laboratory tests.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
NVCC
Northern Virginia04-2005
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Training-Basic
NVCC
Northern Virginia09-2002
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Quality control procedures
- Lab testing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Test documentation
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Hematology analysis
- Chemistry testing
- Microbiology techniques
- Lab instrument maintenance
- Blood and urine analysis
- Hematology
Accomplishments
I have had vast experience in CPR, patient care, computer skills, customer satisfactions, office skills, office equipment operations, and maintaining a positive work environment.
Interests
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Patient First
12.2007 - 05.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
01.2005 - 09.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
NVCC
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Training-Basic
NVCC
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