LARISA SCHULTZ
Boca Raton,USA
Summary
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, good judgment, decision making skills.
- Ability to interact with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of CLIA, HIPPA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
- Ability to analyze different types of data, troubleshoot problems, and ensure quality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Agilent MassHunter.
- Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures.
- Meet deadlines, work well under pressure in crisis situation.
- Strong knowledge of multiple specialties.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Technologist
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Boca Raton, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the daily 24 hour operations of services provided by the Core Lab which includes Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Blood Bank.
- Review of Quality Control, Method Correlations, reagent lot to lot Validation.
- Review of daily, weekly, monthly, and scheduled equipment maintenance and function checks.
- Perform immunohematology testing such as Type and Screen, Crossmatch, DAT, and Antibody Identification utilizing IH - 1000 instrumentation and the SunQuest system.
- Investigate abnormalities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic anemias and adverse responses to transfusion.
- Perform serologic testing, component preparation and issue, computer documentation of work as well as quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Perform Proficiency Testing and/or Split Sample analysis periodically as outlined in the laboratory protocol.
- Operating equipment: Sysmex XN -3100, Slidemaker - stainer ( SP - 50), Cell Image Analyser ( DI - 60), Stago STA - R, Iris, Dade PFA - 100 System Platelet Function Analyzer, ADVIA Centaur XP, Dimension Vista 1500 System, Vidas 3, Osmometer, AVL - ICA, PH Meter, TLQ - FFN, I - Stat.
Medical Technologist
RELIANCE LABORATORY TESTING
Sunrise, FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed lab tests including routine and specialized testing for contracts and customers.
- Reviewed and released final results. Checked QC for run validity.
- Performed maintenance on Agilent 6000 Series LC/MS System, TECAN.
- Provided problem-solving, troubleshooting, and reference for Technologists and Technicians. Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the lab. Provided reassurance when a mistake is made and help with the resolution.
Lead Medical Technologist
ULTIMATE ANALYSIS LABS
Boca Raton, FL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed the workflow in the lab, monitor turnaround times, and make adjustments in daily assignments, assist with schedules and station assignments, recognize and resolve technical problems.
- Performed sample prep procedures for LC/MS/MS assays. Troubleshot instrument problems.
- Performed all routine daily, weekly, monthly maintenance on LC/MS/MS instrument, Hematology and, Chemistry analyzers ( Cobas E411, Cell- Dyn 3200, ARCHITECT ci4100, Olympus AU 2700, ABSC 5500).
- Inventory control: maintain an adequate supply of all reagents and consumables to perform quality testing.
- Performed with the performance and documentation of QC procedures and submit reports. Reviewed of daily/monthly QC and out-of- control records.
Lead Medical Technologist
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Boca Raton, FL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed, analyzed and reviewed of Quality Control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Participate in the development of new testing procedures.
- Provided monitoring, coaching and evaluation of team member's performance.
- Performed the job responsibilities of a clinical laboratory technologist. Ensure staff performs continuing education on a regular basis.
- Participated in the training of other personnel. Assist with regulatory (CAP, CLIA, COLA etc.) compliance and inspections.
Medical Technologist
AURORA CANCER CLINIC
Kenosha, WI
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols.
- Provided assistance during bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures.
- Performed quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Participate in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment.
- Assisting with miscellaneous functions required to maintain the smooth operation of the department such as clerical duties, reagent preparation, and inventory control activities.
Medical Technologist
AURORA MEDICAL CENTER
Kenosha, WI
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed clinical laboratory tests pertinent to Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
- Prepared blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Performed quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting.
- Developed laboratory performance reports, trained staff in new procedures and software.
- Operating and calibrating equipment : Sysmex XS-1000, Piccolo, Dimention EXL, Expand, ABL 700, Centauer CP, ESR, ISTAT - HEMOCHRON, Clinitek, IRIS.
Medical Technologist
CLINICAL TRAINING, SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
Evanston, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Rotate Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
- Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory, testing equipment.
- Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.
- Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot instrument problems.
Education
Associate degree - Medical Laboratory Technician program
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL01.2008
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Western Governor University
Salt Like City, UT07.2025
Master of Science - Biology
Daugavpils University
01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Daugavpils University
01.1993
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Good judgment
- Decision making skills
- Patient interaction
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Knowledge of CLIA
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- Knowledge of OSHA
- Safety guidelines
- Data analysis
- Problem troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Agilent MassHunter
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Diligence
- Timely completion
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of multiple specialties
Certification
- Florida License as a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology
- American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Technologist (MT), 2010, Chicago, IL
Accreditations
Master of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, United States Equivalent Degree, 2004-10-18, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Personal Information
Title: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (ASCP)
Timeline
Lead Medical Technologist
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2019 - Current
Medical Technologist
RELIANCE LABORATORY TESTING
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Medical Technologist
ULTIMATE ANALYSIS LABS
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Medical Technologist
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Technologist
AURORA CANCER CLINIC
01.2012 - 01.2015
Medical Technologist
AURORA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2008 - 01.2012
Medical Technologist
CLINICAL TRAINING, SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Western Governor University
Master of Science - Biology
Daugavpils University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Daugavpils University
Associate degree - Medical Laboratory Technician program
Oakton Community College