Linda F. Savage
ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist
Birmingham,AL
Summary
ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 10 + years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. Directed day-to-day laboratory operations and trained employees. Impressive DSX, Quanta Lyser, and Liaison instrument knowledge, along with high-level organizational skills. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
LabCorp
Birmingham, AL
12.2010 - Current
- Currently working in high volume reference laboratory setting on Dynex DSX, Liaison XL, QUANTA-Lyser 3000 and ADVIA Centaur XP laboratory instruments.
- Aiding other Technologists in the proper operation and function of automated instruments in Serology Department
- Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
Medical Laboratory Scientist
The Children's Hospital
Birmingham, AL
12.2007 - 12.2010
Performed diagnostic/analytical testing of specimens
Interpreted, documented and reported test results
Performed calibrations, quality control and instrument maintenance
Troubleshooting instrumentation errors
Research Technician
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
04.2003 - 08.2006
Performed indirect ELISA on S. pneumoniae specimens to determine the effectiveness of different vaccines on patients infected with S. pneumoniae.
Coated microtiter plates with S. pneumoniae antigen
Performed side by side comparisons between different lot numbers of uncoated microtiter plates
Prepared reagents
Prepared Levey-Jenning Charts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 08.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 08.1992 - 05.1997
Skills
Excellent at maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments
Enjoys training new laboratory personnel as well as students
Capable to perform Lab instrument calibrations, parallel testing, method validations, and linearity studies
Familiar with test result interpretation and Quality Control procedures
Familiar with CAP, JCAHO, COLA and OSHA inspections
Knowledge of ordering supplies and inventory
Excelled on all CAP surveys over pass 10 years
Excellent critical thinker in high volume laboratory environments
Familiar with computer LIS software in processing patient results
Fluent in Microsoft (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Timeline
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
LabCorp
12.2010 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
The Children's Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
08.2005 - 08.2007
Research Technician
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
04.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of South Alabama
08.1992 - 05.1997