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Kithara Laing

Lutz,FL

Summary

Experienced with conducting precise and accurate laboratory tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. Utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment and strict quality control protocols to ensure reliable results. Over 3 years experience in laboratory setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Hematology

James A. Haley VA Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Experience in both manual and instrumental testing in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
  • Analyzes results using Caresphere and Cellavision.
  • Uses Instrument Manager software and Vista LIS to verify results.
  • Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products with proper documentation.
  • Notifies providers of critical patient results quickly and prioritizes stat orders.
  • Performs daily and weekly maintenance and troubleshoots instrument malfunctions.

Microbiology Lab Assistant, Pool

Tampa General Hospital
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Evaluated quality of collected specimens, correlating ordered test with collected specimen.
  • Processed specimens and performed inoculation of agar plates, gram stain slides, and AFB conicals.
  • Maintain, load, and unload blood cultures from BioMerieux Virtuoso.
  • Ensured incubator culture environment by responding to alarms and changing CO2 tanks.
  • Stocked, rotated, and ensured quality of available media at inoculation bench.

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Student Intern

Tampa General Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • NAACLS accredited clinical rotation medical laboratory Science program including rotations in molecular, flow cytometry, and clinical research.
  • Experience with Sysmex, Arkray, Abbott (Chemistry, Immunology, and Molecular), and BioMerieux (Maldi-Tof and Vitek) instruments.
  • Entered and verified results using Epic Beaker LIS.
  • Managed samples using middleware DI instrument manager and Hematology Caresphere.
  • Reported critical results to appropriate care team staff with corresponding communication documentation.

Medical Technician, Fee-based

James A. Haley VA Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Performed outpatient phlebotomy including proper labeling and correct order of draw.
  • Processed biological specimens from pneumatic tube station determining proper collection and quality of sample.
  • Assisted in training new employees in navigating Vista LIS software for retrieval of orders for collection.
  • Trained new employees and co-workers on the use and importance of non-conforming event documentation to track issues for process improvement and patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
06.2024

Certification and License

FL Clinical Laboratory Technologist License: TN 58035

ASCP MLS certification #: 287762

Timeline

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Hematology

James A. Haley VA Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Microbiology Lab Assistant, Pool

Tampa General Hospital
08.2023 - 07.2024

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Student Intern

Tampa General Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024

Medical Technician, Fee-based

James A. Haley VA Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

University of South Florida

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