Mason Thomas
Missoula,Montana
Summary
Skilled Laboratory/Medical Technician with excellent problem-solving, multitasking and prioritization skills. Familiar with common chemical and hematological assays, a number of sample collection methods, and reporting results using a variety of software. Additionally, familiar with a range of outpatient scenarios and treatments as medical technician. Offering 8+ years of related experience working in a variety of clinical situations. Well versed in healthcare regulations, terminology and best practices. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Medical Technician
Montana Air National Guard
03.2012 - Current
- Deployed with Army for state Covid-19 testing operations in summer 2020: operating mobile testing units across state.
- Familiar with all manner of PPE generally used in medical care.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and other staff with completing surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Participated in variety of training exercises, learning to assist with chest tubes, tracheotomies, and a variety of emergency medicine procedures
- Attended FEMA disaster training. To learn the use of respirators, and how to operate as a medical professional during CBRNE attacks and disasters.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories and collected current stats such as height, weight and blood pressure.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Community Medical Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with CLT standard operating procedures.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
Laboratory Technician
Designs For Health Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Performed Density, particle size, moisture, and other testing on health foods and supplements
- Performed plate testing for dangerous presence of dangerous microbes in company products.
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy facility air and water quality needs.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Great Falls Clinic
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Utilized microscope counting and analyses methods on variety of routine specimen types.
- Performed microbiological testing to include kit and qPCR assays for specific pathogens.
Education
Bachelors of Science-Human Biology -
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT04.2022
Associate of Science - Laboratory Technician
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2020
Skills
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- Oxygen Equipment
- Stabilize Conditions
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Laboratory technician certification (MLT)
- Ambulance Transport
Certification
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-b)
BLS Certified Instructor
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Community Medical Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Laboratory Technician
Designs For Health Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Great Falls Clinic
06.2015 - 12.2016
Aerospace Medical Technician
Montana Air National Guard
03.2012 - Current
Bachelors of Science-Human Biology -
The University of Montana
Associate of Science - Laboratory Technician
Community College Of The Air Force