Dakarria Davis
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
An ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Technician offering a background of collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled in handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and work positively with scientific teams. Perform all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Reliable individual with an exceptional drive and leadership skills. Committed to a job well done. Expertise in medical terminology, generalist laboratory protocols, processing, and testing techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician II
TriCore Reference Laboratories
05.2022 - Current
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote accurate results.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed manual and automated chemistry tests.
- Easily adapted to new instruments and environment.
- Worked flexible hours; weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Utilized as a superuser for many laboratory instruments.
- Overseen CAP Surveys assignments and completion.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
Lead Laboratory Technician
Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
Laboratory Technician
Albuquerque Treatment Services
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Recorded, reported and posted test results.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, coagulation, blood bank, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY08.2022
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS07.2017
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, MS05.2012
Skills
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Documentation and reporting
- Specimen handling
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Coagulation tests
- Blood Bank
- Quality control
- Infection Control
- CAP Survey Assessments
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician II
TriCore Reference Laboratories
05.2022 - Current
Lead Laboratory Technician
Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
06.2021 - 05.2022
Laboratory Technician
Albuquerque Treatment Services
09.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
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