I worked at JFK Medical Center for 35 years covering multiple shifts. I have worked all disciplines of the medical diagnostic lab and have been specially selected twice for training with new laboratory analyzers. I have worked at Wellington Regional Medical Center for 21 in a per-diem position working all medical laboratory disciplines. I maintain my Laboratory license in Medical Technology every two years and I am ASCP certified.
Worked as Medical Technologist on a full time basis in all general areas (Hematology, Blood banking, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology and Microbiology).
Performed diagnostic testing on blood, body fluid, tissue and urine specimens.
Experience in use of Coulter Hematology Analyzer.
Experience in TEG testing.
Primarily worked on day shift (0630 - 1500).
Worked 0600 to 1430 shift on occasion.
Worked as Medical Technologist on a per diem basis in all general areas (Hematology, Blood banking, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology and Microbiology). Performed diagnostic testing on blood, body fluid, tissue and urine specimens.
Primarily worked on evening shift (1400 to 2230).
Worked 2300 to 0600 shift on occasion.
35 years experience in blood banking (immuno-hemotology). Use of Provue, Gallieo Echo, gel and tube testing methods for ABO typing and Antibody identification.
Experience in hematology using Sysmex and Coulter analyzers for CBC analysis as well as performing manual cell counts on body fluids using a cytometer.
Experience in serology, use of ID Now, Sofia, Cephas analyzers performing Flu, SARS, Strep, RSV, HIV and Mononuecleousis diagnostic testing for hospital patients.
Experience in Chemistry using Vitros & XRL analyzers performing chemistry profiles on blood, serum, plasma samples, and urine.
Experience in Microbiology plating human wound cultures, blood, urine and tissue specimens and performing gram stains to identify the presence of bacteria.
Experience in Coagulation studies on ACL Top and Sysmex analyzers to determine clotting factors in blood plasma.
Experience in Urinalysis performing urine chemistry on IRIS and Clinitek analyzers as well as microscopic examination of urine sediment to identify patient conditions.
Experience as a lead tech performing interviews for new hires as well as performing yearly employee evaluations. Created employee schedules. Trained new and existing employees in Blood banking, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology and Urinalysis.
ASCP Certified
ASCP Certified