Kimberly Land
Hazlehurst,GA
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Dodge County Hospital
Eastman, GA
06.2009 - 12.2023
- Collected, reviewed, modeled and interpreted lab data.
- Monitored the inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment necessary for laboratory operations.
- Ordered supplies, inventoried chemicals and materials and summarized and recorded data to meet control and research requirements.
- Set up, maintained and troubleshot lab equipment.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Ensured that all laboratory instruments were calibrated properly according to established guidelines.
- Performed quality control tests on finished products to verify conformance to established standards.
- Supervised laboratory personnel in their daily activities and provided technical guidance when needed.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Ensured that all systems were compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Used bolts, rivets and screws to fasten parts.
- Evaluated new engineering plans to check technical feasibility and conformance with applicable codes and standards.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Performed daily backups of systems data files.
- Maintained test equipment to safety standards to drive process integrity and data validity.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Cleaned, maintained and properly stocked company vehicle to prepare for required duties.
- Updated logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end.
- Delivered on-the-job training and development initiatives to new hires and contractors.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to source replacement parts.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Communicated directly with equipment vendors for defective parts return.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
Paraprofessional
Jeff Davis Board of Education
Hazlehurst, GA
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Wheeler County Hospital
Glenwood, WA
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Provided technical support to clinicians regarding specimen collection requirements or other pertinent issues.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals and reagents necessary for accurate testing processes.
- Conducted analysis using microscope or test equipment to detect diseases or irregularities.
- Conducted blood tests for transfusions.
- Analyzed test results for accuracy and prepared reports for physicians.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization.
- Used microscope to examine cells stained with dye to identify anomalies.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA12-2000
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
Hazlehurst, GA06-1990
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Quality Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Test Documentation
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Equipment Calibration
- Lab Testing
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Equipment Operation
- Specimen Testing and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Data Collection
- High Complexity Testing
- Volumetric Solution Preparation
- Team Leadership
- Flexible Schedule
- Blood Sample Testing
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Specimen Preparation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Reagent Preparation
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Inventory Restocking
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Procedures
- Reagent Mixing
- Sample Analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Dodge County Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Jeff Davis Board of Education
08.2007 - 06.2008
Medical Laboratory Technician
Wheeler County Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Okefenokee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School