Laura Burkett
Las Vegas,NM
Summary
Organized and dedicated employee with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher
The Skillet Restaurant
02.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Carteret Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Increased overall lab productivity by optimizing work schedules, prioritizing tasks, and minimizing downtime.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment regularly.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by monitoring inventory levels, reducing waste, and negotiating better supplier contracts.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Tri-City Medical Center
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Increased lab productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks and completing them within designated timeframes.
- Reduced errors in sample analysis with thorough quality control checks, ensuring accurate test results for patients.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all phases of specimen handling and reporting processes.
- Expedited critical test results by prioritizing samples based on urgency, significantly reducing turnaround times for emergency cases.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure optimal functionality, minimizing downtime due to technical issues.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for conducting various types of lab tests while emphasizing accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide critical input on clinical decisions, based on test results.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing proper waste disposal procedures.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Carteret Health Care
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by monitoring inventory levels, reducing waste, and negotiating better supplier contracts.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues with laboratory equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
Delivery Expert
Domino's Pizza
07.2016 - 11.2017
Assistant Manager
Papa John's Pizza
11.2012 - 03.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR07.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.2018
Certification
ASCP(MLT): 06/25/2018-06/30/2024
Analyzers and LIS
- Meditech
- Cerner
- Epic
- RALS
- Rapidcomm
- Abbott Architect plus ci4100
- Ortho Provue
- Beckman Coulter Unicel DxC660i
- Immucor Galileo Echo
- Ortho Vision Swift
- Iris iQ 200
- Centaur
- Beckman Coulter Unicel; DxH 600 and 800
- Stago Stacompact Max
- GeneXpert
- Rapidpoint
- Sysmex XN2000
- CellaVision
- Siemens Sysmex CS-2500
- Siemens Dimension Vista
- Abbott ID Now
- Blood Irradiator
- COBE Cell Processor
- Helmer Scientific QuickThaw Plasma Thawing System
Timeline
Dishwasher
The Skillet Restaurant
02.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Carteret Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
03.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Tri-City Medical Center
05.2019 - 03.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Carteret Health Care
01.2018 - 12.2018
Delivery Expert
Domino's Pizza
07.2016 - 11.2017
Assistant Manager
Papa John's Pizza
11.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
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