Kristen Davis
Monument,CO
Summary
Quality focused and purpose driven former military lab tech with 4+ years experience in preparing/analyzing/shipping specimens, maintaining lab equipment and tools in various sections of the lab to include: chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation. transfusion services, phlebotomy and microbiology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician
USAF
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Analyzed 100+ specimens a day
- Experience in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, shipping and microbiology and ISTAT usage.
- Single handedly manned laboratory on 12 hour shifts
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vista Ridge High School
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Multi-tasking
- Patient interaction
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Detail oriented
- Time management
- Lab safety procedures
- Problem solving
Certification
- USAF Lab technician training program - [January 2018-March 2019]
Timeline
Lab Technician
USAF
03.2019 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Vista Ridge High School
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