Letitica Benjamin
Baytown,TX
Summary
Dedicated laboratory scientist well-versed in medical protocols and managing blood bank, chemistry,urinalysis, and hematology/coagulation tests. Excellent multitasker with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at keeping work areas clean and equipment well-maintained.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Houston Methodist Baytown
Baytown, Tx
05.2017 - Current
- Performed chemistry, hematology, blood bank and urinalysis testing for Houston Methodist Baytown patient samples.
- Analyzed results using laboratory instruments, LIS, and quality control procedures.
- Documented critical results and communicated findings to nursing and physician teams to facilitate timely patient care.
- Followed infection control, safety, and regulatory procedures in laboratory areas.
- Reviewed patient data to ensure accurate test reporting, enhancing reliability of laboratory results.
- Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Documented all findings accurately in an electronic medical records system.
Phlebotomist
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
Houston, Tx
04.2012 - 09.2016
- Collected blood specimens from MD Anderson Cancer Hospital oncology patients.
- Coordinated with nurses and clinicians for timely patient sample collection.
- Verified patient identity using two identifiers before specimen collection.
- Following infection control and safety procedures during all blood draws.
- Labeled and processed specimens for laboratory testing and transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Clinical chemistry
- Hematology testing
- Blood bank testing
- Laboratory information systems
- Quality control
- Analyzer troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Certification
ASCP MLT August 2016
ASCP MLS JUNE 2022
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Houston Methodist Baytown
05.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
04.2012 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cincinnati