LISA WALTERS
Mechanicsburg,PA
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Performed high-complexity testing in areas such as hematology under minimal supervision
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and analyses, ensuring accurate results for effective patient care.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, enhancing reliability and precision of test outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in the lab.
- Assisted in quality control processes, supporting laboratory integrity and compliance with standards.
- Documented results accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
10.2022 - Current
- Served as primary laboratory technician at Children's Blood and Cancer Center within Dell Children's Medical Center, operating hematology analyzers to ensure accurate lab results.
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by following established protocols.
- Trained new personnel and developed processes to ensure continuity of laboratory testing during critical situations, including cyber attack, facilitating timely ordering, processing, and reporting of test results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dell Children's Medical Center
03.2007 - 10.2022
- Served as primary laboratory technician for Children's Blood and Cancer Center, providing comprehensive support within hospital's core laboratory.
- Conducted laboratory tests on patient samples for accurate diagnosis.
- Operated hematology analyzers and trained new personnel to ensure accurate testing processes.
- Maintained and calibrated advanced laboratory equipment to ensure reliable test results.
- Prepared specimens for analysis following established protocols and safety guidelines.
Education
Associates of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TXMaster of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, History, Museum Science, Mass Communication
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Hematology Key Operator
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation
- Manual Differentials
- Chemistry
- Quality control
- Piccolo Key Operator
- Instrument maintenance
- Laboratory information systems
- Effective communication
Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathology since 1986
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hershey Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
10.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dell Children's Medical Center
03.2007 - 10.2022
Associates of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Erie Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas Arlington
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, History, Museum Science, Mass Communication
Texas Tech University