Lisa Hopkins
Summary
Conscientious professional in healthcare laboratory services, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in specimen collection, data analysis, and instrument calibration. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring seamless operation within fast-paced environments. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious and hardworking.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MLT/ Chemistry
Triage Staffing Inc.- SCRMC
Laurel, MS
02.2026 - Current
- Process and analysis of patient specimens, daily QC , Analyzer Maintenance
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
MLT / BloodBank , Manuals
Medical Solutions, WakeMed
Cary, North Carolina
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Perform Blood Bank duties (Type and Screen, Antibody ID / workup, Daily QC, Analyzer Maintenance, Cord blood
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently perform
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Perform manual testing ( Urinalysis, wet preps, Body fluid cell counts, peripheral smears, cell counts, Pregnancy testing, Covid, Flu, Strep,
MLT Oncology Clinic
Medical Solutions - Candler Oncology Clinic
Statesboro, Georgia
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Patient Specimen Collection, Analysis
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
MLT Bloodbank
Medical Solutions/ North Oaks Health Systems
Hammond, Louisiana
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to Perform BloodBank duties (Type and Screen, Antibody ID / workup, Daily QC, Analyzer Maintenance, etc.)
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive and accomplish service goals.
- Emergency issue of blood products
- Inventory and ordering blood products
- Thawing of blood products
MLT Generalist / PRN
Trinity Hospital
Ferriday, LA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Processing of specimens , testing and reporting test results in a timely manner for all departments of laboratory: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Immunology, Bloodbank
- Analyzer Quality Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
MLT /Blood Bank Technician
Aureus Staffing/Our Lady of Lake
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Analyzed test results for accuracy and completeness, following established guidelines.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Performed quality control procedures on instruments prior to use.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities performed during shift.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Verified patient identification before releasing any product from the Blood Bank inventory.
- Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures while working in the lab environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment used in the collection process, such as centrifuges and refrigerators.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
- Conducted blood tests for transfusions.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Ensured proper labeling of all collected specimens according to applicable regulations.
- Prepared blood samples for testing and analysis.
- Operated blood bank equipment to maintain quality control.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate blood product distribution.
MLT Bloodbanker
Fusion Medical Staffing, Our Lady of the Lake
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Please see previous listing of experience
- Irradiation of Blood products
- Pooling Cryo/Platlets
- Aliquots
- RBC washing
- Thawing Blood Products
- Adsorptions
- Cold screens
MLT Generalist
Fusion Medical Staffing/ UPMC
Kane, Pennsylvania
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Processing of specimens, testing and reporting of test results in a timely manner for all areas of laboratory: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Immunology, Microbiology, Bloodbank
- Analyzer Quality Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Provided guidance and support for staff members regarding their roles, responsibilities, and tasks.
- Improved team productivity by maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas and surfaces.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
MLT Processing Supervisor/Blood Bank Technician
Jewish Hospital/UofL
Louisville, KY
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Supervision and scheduling of phlebotomy departments (five areas within the hospital and outpatient services).
- Interviewing, hiring , training and assessment of 40 + Phlebotomist, development and implementation of new procedures
- Inventory and supply management
- Time keeping/Payroll
- Problem solving (interaction with other departments throughout the facility
- Daily Maintenance on Provue instruments.
- Crossmatching, assigning, and issuing of blood products.
- Antibody identification, antigen testing, Elutions
- Specimen Collection/processing
- Organ donor transfusion workups
- Receiving and processing blood and blood products
MLT Bloodbanker
Fusion Medical Staffing/ Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Processing and receiving specimens
- Crossmatching blood and assigning blood products
- Antibody Indentification, Antigen testing, Elutions
- Releasing blood/blood products
- Organ transfusion workups
- Daily and weekly analyzer maintenance
- Receiving blood and blood products
MLT Generalist
Fusion Medical Staffing/ Samuel Simmonds Memorial
Barrow, Alaska
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Generalist in all areas of Laboratory: Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Immunology, Serology
- Daily and weekly Quality Control
- Daily and weekly maintenance on analyzers
- Proficiency testing
- Phlebotomy (all age groups)
- Specimen Collection and processing
MLT Generalist
Aureus Medical Staffing/ Kane Community Hospital
Kane, Pennsylvania
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Generalist (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Immunology, Serology, Microbiology, Bloodbank)
- Phlebotomy (all ages)
- Specimen Collection and processing
- Daily and weekly analyzer maintenance
- Daily Quality Control
MLT Generalist/Traveler
Fusion Medical Staffing/Cordova Community Hospital
Cordova, Alaska
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Generalist (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Immunology, Serology, Bloodbank)
- Collection and processing of specimens
- Phlebotomy (all age groups)
- Analyzer daily, weekly and monthly maintenance
- Quality control (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-1993
Skills
- Blood compatibility testing
- Quality control procedures
- Specimen processing
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient identification verification
- Blood specimen processing
- Patient information management
- Test result reporting
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Communication skills
- Process optimization
- Professional demeanor
- Analytical thinking
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- MLT, ASCP certification acquired May 1993
- MLT State of Louisiana Licensure certification acquired March 2022
References
- Yvonne Ivory Laboratory Supervisor, Trinity Hospital 601-597-5062
- Betsy Black-Montelone BloodBank Supervisor, North Oaks Health Systems 985-230-6169
- Katie Pate Lead Tech BloodBank, Our Lady of Lake of Baton Rouge 225-229-9584
- James Cooley Lead Tech, Generalist Trinity Hospital 601-807-4243
Analyzers/ Instrumentation
- CHEMISTRY: Abbott- Architect PLUS, CI4100 Beckman Coulter- Unicel DxC800, Access 2, Dxl 800, AU 700, AU 480, Dxl 9000 Ortho Clinical- Vitros 350, 750, 900 Dade Behring- Dimension RXL, Demension Xpand
- HEMATOLOGY: Sysmex- XE 2100, CA 1500 Beckman Coulter- Unicel DXH 600, DXH 690t, DXH 560, ACT10, ACT5, ACT Diff Z
- COAGULATION: ACLTOP 359, IL Elite, MLA 750,800, Electra 700, I-Stat
- URINALYSIS: Siemens- Clinitek, Clinitek Status, NDC-Pro Advantage Beckman Coulter- DXM 840 Iris
- BLOODBANK: Echo- Lumena, Galileo Ortho- Gel/Tube Method Eflexis- Grifols
- Osmometer 3320- serum and urine osmolality
- Gem Premier 5000- Blood gas analyzer
LIS Systems
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Soft/ Softbank
- Centriq
- Healthstream
- HCLL
Additional Work History
- 10 plus years of work experience is provided but additional work history is available upon request since graduation in May, 1993 with Associates Degree in Medical Technology.
Timeline
MLT/ Chemistry
Triage Staffing Inc.- SCRMC
02.2026 - Current
MLT / BloodBank , Manuals
Medical Solutions, WakeMed
06.2025 - 02.2026
MLT Oncology Clinic
Medical Solutions - Candler Oncology Clinic
03.2025 - 06.2025
MLT Bloodbank
Medical Solutions/ North Oaks Health Systems
11.2024 - 03.2025
MLT Generalist / PRN
Trinity Hospital
02.2024 - 11.2024
MLT Bloodbanker
Fusion Medical Staffing, Our Lady of the Lake
03.2022 - 12.2023
MLT /Blood Bank Technician
Aureus Staffing/Our Lady of Lake
02.2022 - 11.2024
MLT Generalist
Fusion Medical Staffing/ UPMC
09.2017 - 02.2022
MLT Processing Supervisor/Blood Bank Technician
Jewish Hospital/UofL
07.2016 - 09.2017
MLT Bloodbanker
Fusion Medical Staffing/ Jewish Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2016
MLT Generalist
Fusion Medical Staffing/ Samuel Simmonds Memorial
01.2015 - 03.2015
MLT Generalist
Aureus Medical Staffing/ Kane Community Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2014
MLT Generalist/Traveler
Fusion Medical Staffing/Cordova Community Hospital
08.2012 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Copiah-Lincoln Community College