Leah Calamity
Tonalea,AZ
Summary
Successful medical laboratory professional with attention to detail, systematic nature and laboratory equipment expertise. Adheres to quality control standards and maintains optimal patient protections. Capable laboratory professional that achieves precise and accurate results with consistent testing methodology. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kayenta Health Center
Kayenta, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Performed complex clinical tests on various samples types, utilizing advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques.
- Ensured accurate test results through diligent quality control measures and strict adherence to laboratory guidelines.
Medical Technologist
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
Medical Technologist
Little Colorado Medical Center/Uniti Med LLC
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped meet department production goals by working quickly and with minimal errors
- Preserved findings with accurate data entry of results into Cerner
- Produced consistent results by standardizing testing and specimen handling procedures.
Medical Technologist
Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation
05.2015 - 01.2023
- Performed only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities
- Followed the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
- Maintained records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Adhered to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
- Identified problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrected the problems or immediately notified the supervisors
- Followed the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's defined acceptable levels of performance.
Medical Lab Technician II
Sonora Quest Laboratory/Laboratory Sciences of AZ
07.2010 - 11.2014
- Implemented consistent control and quality assurance testing to safeguard quality adherence
- Observed laboratory protocols for instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration
- Adhered to strict documentation requirements to maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Produced consistent results by standardizing testing and specimen handling procedures
- Determined acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS and wrong anticoagulant use
- Completed and validated wide range of medical laboratory tests
- Assisted with data and specimen collection and processing
- Handled prompt reporting of patient results for assigned departments
- Maintained and troubleshot lab instruments to foster consistent productivity
- Protected lab reputation by verifying results of tests to check accuracy and testing integrity
- Leveraged instrument manuals or technical service by phone to make adjustments or minor repairs.
Education
Certification - General Studies
Mesa Community College
Mesa, ArizonaBachelor in Chemistry -
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona08.2009
Skills
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Team work
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Writing
- Day-To-Day Operations
Certification
American Medical Technologists
MLS
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kayenta Health Center
10.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
06.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Technologist
Little Colorado Medical Center/Uniti Med LLC
01.2023 - 06.2023
Medical Technologist
Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation
05.2015 - 01.2023
Medical Lab Technician II
Sonora Quest Laboratory/Laboratory Sciences of AZ
07.2010 - 11.2014
Certification - General Studies
Mesa Community College
Bachelor in Chemistry -
Arizona State University