Hi, I’m
Melanie Guerra
Summary
Hardworking Senior Medical Technologist bringing six years of expertise in all facets of microbiology, molecular, chemistry and hematology testing. Proven history as a dependable skilled multitasker, successful at managing multiple priorities and maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Centers Health Care
Medical Technologist
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Independently preforms RT-PCR runs on Thermofisher 7500 and Hamilton/Vela.
- Operates complex multiplexed systems such as Quantiferon TB Gold Plus, BioFire, Luminex, Solana, BD Affirm, BD Max and Panther.
- Run correlation studies, accuracy/proficiency tests, and calibrations on all platform to meet specific production requirements.
- Analyze experiments and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications. Identifies and verifies patient results analyzing CT values.
- Complete reports, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Trugenx Diagnostics/Scientia Diagnostics
Medical Laboratory Technician
11.2017 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Independently performs RT-PCR and Sample ID via Agena massARRAY MALDI-TOF, Thermocyclers, Thermo Scientific Kingfisher, QuantStudio
- Performed quality control, proficiency testing, validations, calibrations and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays and equipment.
- Responsible for validation and development of EUA protocol for Sars-Cov-2 testing on Agena Massarray.
- Prepared master mixes for Sars-Cov-2, respiratory pathogens, and pharmacogenetics testing on a daily basis.
- Wrote Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for Sars-Cov-2 testing and underwent certification via NJ State Dept, CLIA and CAP.
- Accountable for ensuring accuracy of test results and related analysis to established standard procedures and regulatory requirements for quality assurance, infection control, specimen handling, processing, and documenting analysis of patient results.
- Maintained and ordered lab supplies and consulted with executives on platform and product usage. Saved money through vendor optimization.
- Coordinated daily with client services and physicians with specimen issues, inconclusive testing, or rejections for over 200 accounts.
- Oversaw daily operations as Team Lead, to ensure high levels of productivity and optimize operation services, facilitate requisition review and record error rates. Additional responsibilities include, establishing clear training protocols/SOPs, training new employees and set up of new accounts.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Performed drug purification testing and validity screening in urine specimens using LC-MS.
East Orange General Hospital ED
Clinical Informational Manager
07.2015 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Assisted over 25 providers each shift in expediting Emergency Department patient flow and accurate documentation.
- Facilitated acquisition of diagnostic test results from ancillary departments and compiled results.
- Accompanied clinicians into patient rooms and transcribe clinician dictations/notes
- Attentive to all conversations pertaining to patient care between clinician and other healthcare providers, patients, family, etc. and documented relevant information into EMR for multiple clinicians simultaneously.
- Gathered and input pertinent patient information from external sources (e.g. outpatient lab tests, nursing home/EMS records).
- Placed phone calls to PMD offices, pharmacies, etc. as requested by clinician and kept clinicians informed of resulting diagnostics and troubleshoot delays in those results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
Bachelor of Science from Veterinary And Biomedical Sciences, Biology
12.2016
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Leadership and Initiative
- Team Lead
- Documentation and reporting
- Sterile technique
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) In Clinical Laboratories Certificate
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Laboratory Animals Training
- PCR Certificate
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Human Subjects Research for Biomedicalasic Science Certificate
- Biochemical Genetic Testing Certificate
- C-14 Training
- Biological Shipping Training
Additional Information
- Chancellor's Award August 2012-Mary 2014
- Dean's List January 2014-May 2014
- National Society of Leadership and Success August 2014-Present
Professional Experience
Penn State Equine Research Team Researcher August 2014- May 2016
Conducted research on the following:
· Comparison to time of foal parturition versus amount of oxytocin production. Analyzed oxytocin volume released during labor and its effects on nurturing foals. Assisted in delivery of foals.
· Determination of quality oat digestion by assisting in endoscopies on horses.
Mount Nittany Medical Center Trauma Department August 2014-May 2015
· Visualized and examined medical trauma situations such as emergency gall bladder removals.
Executive Board of Penn State THON August 2014-December 2016
· Developed strong communication and customer service skills as the merchandise creator and distributor for THON- the largest student run philanthropy to raise money for pediatric cancer.
Washington DC National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine June 2013-July 2013
· Developed leadership skills and engaged in a first-responder simulation.
· Practiced key skills for basics of wound care and surgical techniques.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Centers Health Care
01.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Trugenx Diagnostics/Scientia Diagnostics
11.2017 - 01.2022
Clinical Informational Manager
East Orange General Hospital ED
07.2015 - 12.2017
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science from Veterinary And Biomedical Sciences, Biology