Keziah Smith
Columbus,GA
Summary
Served as a Medical Laboratory Technician for Clinical Pathology. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate results for 94,000 beneficiaries. Train students and technicians in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, and Coagulation. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Martin Army Community Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Experience in Beckman Coulter, Remisol, DXC AU 700, DXI 600, DXH 900, NEO IRIS, LIASON.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
Education
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD08.2022
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy High School
Hampton, GA05.2020
Skills
- Quality Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Test Documentation
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Document Management
- Equipment Calibration
- Lab Testing
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Cell Counts and Differentials
- Automated Laboratory Testing
- Data Tracking
- Hematology
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Pathology
- Aseptic Techniques
- Biology and Chemistry Training
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Biohazard Disposal
- Diagnostic Tests
- Bacterial Inoculation
Accomplishments
Project LAB was a single person project to detail document of all inhouse test to include, ordering name, specimen requirements, and any special instructions. Used for all departments and clinics on Fort Moore GA.
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Martin Army Community Hospital
08.2022 - Current
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy High School