Open To Work
Lianee Phillips
Plant City,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician specializing in automated analyzers and quality control. Improved specimen processing efficiency and ensured data integrity through effective team collaboration. Committed to delivering accurate diagnostic results while adhering to safety protocols in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Tampa, Florida
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated automated analyzers for accurate diagnostic testing.
- Analyzed patient samples using laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure accuracy of test results and reliability of equipment.
- Prepared reagents, media, stains, solutions, and other materials for testing procedures to support accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- Accurately documented test results in electronic health records system to maintain patient data integrity.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Reported any suspected problems with test performance directly to supervisor or clinical staff members.
Medical Lab Technician Generalist
LabCorp
Tampa, Florida
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and accurate results.
- Performed routine laboratory tests on samples following established protocols.
- Processed specimens for analysis and ensured proper labeling and documentation.
- Adhered to safety standards and regulations in laboratory practices.
- Managed inventory of supplies and reagents, supporting seamless lab operations.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents, contributing to reliable testing outcomes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy of work performed.
- Maintained a clean working environment according to established standards.
Complex Specimen Processor
Integrated Regional Laboratories
Largo, FL
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Specimen labeling and aliquoting.
- Communicated and troubleshot issues with problem specimens to ensure accurate processing.
- Registration and data entry of laboratory specimens into LIS.
- Maintained records and documented specimen-related problems to support compliance and quality assurance.
- Organized and packaged samples for courier delivery to maintain specimen integrity.
- Performed periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance to uphold equipment reliability.
- Discarding of specimens according to established schedule.
- Gram stains, streaking plates, grinding of tissue samples.
Laboratory Assistant
St. Petersburg General Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2008 - 01.2018
- Timely and accurate collection of urine and blood samples.
- Collects Adult, Geriatric and Pediatric samples by vacutainer, butterfly and syringe.
- Processed specimens and prepared for timely delivery to reference labs.
- Maintained accurate documentation and implemented troubleshooting procedures for efficient lab operations.
- Prepared patients for urine or blood tests, ensuring comfort and compliance.
- Sanitized work area and prepared equipment for blood collection to ensure safety and compliance.
- Performed data entry tasks to update information about patients.
Laboratory Assistant
Suncoast Clinical Laboratories
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Performed Adult and Geriatric phlebotomy by vacutainer, butterfly and syringe.
- Processed and prepared specimens for reference lab dispatch, ensuring accurate and timely analysis.
- Entered specimen data into laboratory information system for effective tracking and retrieval.
- Executed data entry for patient information updates, maintaining database integrity and accessibility.
- Implemented infection control measures in laboratory to ensure safety.
Education
Applied Technical Diploma - Medical Lab Technician
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL05.2019
Technical Certificate - Medical/Clinical Lab Assistant
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL05.2007
GED -
Dept of Education
St. Petersburg, FL12.2001
Skills
- Chemistry testing
- Serology testing
- Urinalysis testing
- Microbiology techniques
- Coagulation studies
- Blood bank operations
- Specimen processing
- Specimen collection
- Automated analyzers
- Laboratory information systems
- Quality control
- Laboratory documentation
- Test data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Test data analysis
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrCertification
AMT Medical Lab Technician - Florida License #TC 52049
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
03.2023 - 01.2026
Medical Lab Technician Generalist
LabCorp
03.2020 - 01.2023
Complex Specimen Processor
Integrated Regional Laboratories
08.2017 - 11.2018
Laboratory Assistant
St. Petersburg General Hospital
04.2008 - 01.2018
Laboratory Assistant
Suncoast Clinical Laboratories
06.2007 - 04.2008
Applied Technical Diploma - Medical Lab Technician
Erwin Technical College
Technical Certificate - Medical/Clinical Lab Assistant
Ultimate Medical Academy
GED -
Dept of Education