Lance Colassacco
Green Bay,WI
Summary
A professional Medical Laboratory Scientist in infectious disease serologic testing. Skilled in patient and reagent quality control, instrumentation troubleshooting and interpretation for accurate patient results. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, while being adaptable and reliable in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Lab Technologist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted complex serologic testing on multiple matrixes of patient specimens such as serum, CSF and urine
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, becoming proficient with Diasorin, Dynex and Hamilton instrumentation
- Refined testing protocols by monitoring daily improvements (MDI) for accuracy and efficiency of lab processes such as specimen distribution
- Preformed and investigated quality control materials to ensure accurate results for various serological tests
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Rotations (student)
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Got to sit in on different clinical labs and experience workflow, see methodology, and assist in some lab work
- Various rotations in disciplines of hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology and phlebotomy
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines at (Biohazard safety level) BSL-2 and BSL-3
- Was able to shadow providers in various parts of Inpatient, Outpatient, and OR medicine with direction patient care
Dietary Aide
Morrison Health Care
La Crosse, WI
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Gained valuable patient service hours as well as collaborating with the health care providers in ICU, Maternity and General wards.
- Assisted with meal service, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to dietary restrictions such as soft Diets for Dysphagia
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher
Laborer
Lizer Lawn Care
Green Bay, WI
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked on enhancing lawn/landscape for visually appealing results for businesses and residential customers
- Operated in heavy machinery such as skid steer, irrigation and lawn care equipment
- In later years of this was tasked with being a "foreman" for more landscaping projects
- Relied heavily on communication with coworkers, and with the home owner to complete the job
Education
Clinical Laboratory Science -
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2024
Medical Laboratory Science -
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine And Sciences
Rochester05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bay Port High School
Green Bay, WI12.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Accountable
- Quality control management
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- MLS (ASCP) - June 2024
Timeline
Medical Lab Technologist
Mayo Clinic
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Rotations (student)
Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2024
Dietary Aide
Morrison Health Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
Laborer
Lizer Lawn Care
01.2018 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Bay Port High School
Clinical Laboratory Science -
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Medical Laboratory Science -
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine And Sciences