Mary Cairo
San Diego,CA
Summary
CA-Licensed Generalist, confident in leveraging 13 years Clinical Laboratory experience and technical acumen to ensure the safety of patients and coworkers. Known for quality scientific work, accurate results, timely reporting and great customer service. Adept at prioritizing concurrent objectives and communication with providers to influence positive outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
ANAHEIM GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
Anaheim, CA
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Stayed current with laboratory tests, processes, SOPs, written policies, CAP proficiency testing and other pertinent materials.
- Ensured optimum instrument performance with preventive maintenance, calibration, and QC review: according to established schedules and procedures.
- Monitored data to prevent and troubleshoot complex problems that adversely affect test performance.
- Documented 'best corrective action' in logs and updated Supervisor as needed.
- Reported critical results to a nurse or provider within time constraints.
- Participated in orientation and training of new staff.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II / Core Lab
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Springfield, IL
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Served as technical resource while training students, peers and new-hires.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of instruments during troubleshooting.
- Monitored results for accuracy. Quickly verified questionable findings by investigation and followup.
- Modeled a teamwork behavior by 'lending a hand' in any Department.
- Managed instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
- Collaborated with coworkers to improve TAT during periods of high volume, Blood Bank emergencies and downtime.
Medical Laboratory Scientist I & II
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER-EXPRESS CARE
Springfield, IL
06.2009 - 01.2017
- Aligned professional goals with Hospital Mission Statement.
- GLP, strict adherence to Lab policy and compliance with accrediting agencies.
- Passed BOC test for MLS, (ASCP)cm and completed 36 CE units for recertification.
- Audited pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical testing phases for unexpected results, errors and process variance.
- Prepared for CAP inspection and review by completing parts of checklist.
- Recognized for
- Independently executed all daily tasks and testing for satellite lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry-minor
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD
01.2009
Skills
Active Listening
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
GLP
Phlebotomy ages 2-100)
Ordering, collection and processing
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
ANAHEIM GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist II / Core Lab
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 08.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist I & II
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER-EXPRESS CARE
06.2009 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry-minor
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD