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Kinsey Fortson

Litchfield Park,AZ

Summary

Medical Lab Scientist with nearly 3 years of clinical experience in a Core Microbiology hospital lab, and well-versed with a variety of culture and specimen types. Detail-oriented and quick to learn and implement new procedures to deliver patient care of the highest quality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist, Microbiology

Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Performed microscopic and macroscopic examinations of body fluids, including urine, to detect the presence of microorganisms.
  • Performed susceptibility testing using instrumentation as well as manual methods.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
06.2021 - Current
  • Performed bacterial identification using biochemical testing and mass spectrometry.
  • Maintained Quality Control logs and ensured all new reagents and media underwent proper QC in a timely manner.
  • Undertook extra projects and leadership responsibilities such as scheduling, overseeing the set-up and reporting of PT samples, ordering of lab supplies, and other tasks.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Abrazo West Campus
09.2020 - 06.2021

Phlebotomy Technician II

Banner Desert Medical Center
Tempe, AZ
01.2019 - 09.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficiency in LIS entry (Cerner, SoftLab, Epic)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Prepared and able to fulfill leadership roles
  • Great resource and trainer

Certification

Technologist of Microbiology M (ASCP) CM

Timeline

Medical Technologist, Microbiology

Mayo Clinic
10.2023 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
06.2021 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Abrazo West Campus
09.2020 - 06.2021

Phlebotomy Technician II

Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences)

Arizona State University

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