Leslie Miller
Taylorsville,UT
Summary
Experienced ASCP certified medical technologist with over 10 years of experience in various clinical laboratory settings. Proficient in multiple hospital-based computer systems and skilled in all areas of the lab. Recognized for delivering timely and high-quality completion of routine and complex assays on patient specimens. Highly regarded for a proactive approach during critical situations, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the highest level of patient care. Praised by top open-heart surgeons for providing life-saving blood products during trauma scenarios. Advanced knowledge of laboratory analyzers has effectively reduced repair costs. Seeking a challenging position in the laboratory to best utilize my skill set.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
St Marks Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Conduct testing on a diverse range of specimens including blood, serum, urine, CSF and assorted body fluids
- Management of laboratory equipment, cleanliness of the laboratory supplies and logs for efficient operations
- Coordinate closely with medical staff regarding normal and critical test results as well as expertly troubleshooting diverse issues with respect to abnormal results
- Improved reliability and precision of laboratory instrumentation with regular calibration, required QC, maintenance and upkeep
- Engagement in continuing education programs and classes together with proficiency testing of specimens as required to ensure CLIA testing guidelines are fulfilled
Medical Technologist
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Conducted medium and high complexity testing on a variety of specimens including blood, serum, urine, stool, CSF and assorted body fluids
- Awarded excellent accuracy in the process of recording, verifying and reporting of results in all areas of testing
- Executed compliance with government and state requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures
- Ensured the proper use, maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments in every area of the lab
- Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work spaces
- Completed vital quality control procedures for all tests in each department
Medical Technologist
Southside Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Conducted complex and basic patient testing in urinalysis, hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and blood bank in addition to testing of arterial/venous blood gas specimens in the OR during open heart surgeries
- Direct communication with doctors, PA's and nurses regarding patient results including critical values, identification of bacterial infections in septic patients, identification of antibodies and/or blood types as well as other blood product reactions/ inquiries
- Acted in accordance with laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting
- Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations
- Participation in continuing education programs as well as proficiency testing
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Medical Technology
SUNY at Farmingdale
Farmingdale, New York01.2013
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Medical Laboratory Technician
SUNY at Farmingdale
Farmingdale, New York01.2011
Skills
- Softmic LIS
- Cerner Millennium HCIT
- Meditech EHR
- Epic EHR
- ACL Tops
- Roche Cobas
- Stago Evolution
- Siemens Atellica, Vista
- Sysmex CS
- XN2000
- Advia 2120
- Centaur
- Hematology
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Microbiology
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation
- Serology
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Dependability
- Motivation
- Attention to detail
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Specimen processing
- Instrumentation calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Policy compliance
- Critical thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
Timeline
Medical Technologist
St Marks Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Medical Technologist
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Technologist
Southside Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Medical Laboratory Technician
SUNY at Farmingdale
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Medical Technology
SUNY at Farmingdale
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