Lauren Brasket
Vancouver,WA
Summary
ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist seeking position in a moderately complex laboratory
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lloyd District Super Zoom+Care
Portland, OR
06.2023 - Current
- Operated, maintained, and performed troubleshooting on the Sysmex XN-330, PathFast, Clinitek Status, and Vitros 3400 systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Athena EMR, Harvest Trellis LIS, LabLink Software, and Sysmex BCQM.
- Performed slide reviews and identified samples needing additional analysis.
- Monitored inventory supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Assisted in writing procedures.
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist
Vital Care Urgent Care
Battle Ground, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained laboratory Quality Assurance Program for an Urgent Care moderately complex laboratory
- Ordered laboratory supplies and maintained inventory stock.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Athena EMR and Medicus LIS
- Trained and maintained competencies for 14 MA's on waived and non-waived testing
- Performed Calibration, QC, and maintenance on Micros 60 ABX CBC analyzer, Pentra c400 chemistry analyzer, Poch-i100 CBC analyzer
- Led implementation for Poch-i100 CBC analyzer
- Performed QC and maintenance on the GeneXpert, Sofia, Consult120, Triage Meters, and Piccolo.
- Evaluated new assays and equipment for use in the lab
- Coordinated laboratory changes such as updating testing protocols and optimizing workflow.
- POC for interfacing new EMR with LIS
- Phlebotomy trainer
- Assigned and tracked proficiency testing for all staff
- POC for State Inspection
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lloyd District Super Zoom+Care
Portland, OR
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Operated and maintained a moderately complex CLIA laboratory in a high-volume Urgent Care setting
- Trained non-laboratory personnel on the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Placed IVs, performed phlebotomy, and collected blood cultures
- Extensive knowledge of appropriate specimen processing and requirements for Reference Laboratory (Lab Corp)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Harvest LIS
- Assisted with opening two moderately complex laboratories. Trained personnel and assisted in assuring all CLIA requirements were met
- Used, maintained, and conducted troubleshooting on GeneXepert, Piccolo Chemistry Analyzer, Triage Meter, Pochi-100 Hematology, Analyzer, Clinitek Urine Analyzer, Vitros Chemistry Analyzer
- Conducted routine laboratory tests following established protocols for accuracy.
Medical Laboratory Specialist
U.S Army Reserves
Vancouver, WA
11.2015 - 09.2021
- Stationed in Kuwait at United States Military Hospital (July 2018-June 2019)
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens
- Prepared send-out lab samples for shipping internationally
- Cultivated, isolated, and identified microorganisms in biological samples to assist in diagnostic efforts
- Maintained and performed QC on the Act10, Vitros 360, Clinitek, Piccolo, and BD BacTec.
- Performed crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
- Performed phlebotomy while operating the laboratory
- Performed STAT and Routine testing
Medical Laboratory Technician
Tacoma General Hospital- Core Laboratory
Tacoma, WA
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Proficient in SunQuest LIS and Epic EMR
- Performed stat and routine testing in a high volume, high complex CAP laboratory
- Analyzed blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results
- Used, maintained, and conducted troubleshooting on Architect c4000 Chemistry Analyzer, D-100 A1C Analyzer, Glo-Cyte CSF Analyzer, Sysmex- XN 9000 Hematology Analyzer, Clinitek UA analyzer with automated flow cytometry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR05.2024
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
George Washington University
Washington, D.C06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA08.2010
Certification
- ASCP BOC MLS Certification- 9/4/2024
- Washington State DOH Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification - 10/16/2024
- AHA BLS Provider -9/20/23
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lloyd District Super Zoom+Care
06.2023 - Current
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist
Vital Care Urgent Care
08.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lloyd District Super Zoom+Care
09.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Tacoma General Hospital- Core Laboratory
09.2017 - 07.2018
Medical Laboratory Specialist
U.S Army Reserves
11.2015 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University