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Melinda Marlow-Jansen

Saginaw,MI

Summary

Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC and OSHA guidelines. Team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 22 years of experience. Lead team member ensuring others are confident and following policy and procedures.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

LabCorp
10.2022 - Current
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, generalist
  • Phlebotomy
  • Processing patient specimens, as well as quality control
  • Execute repairs to maintain operational efficiency of instruments
  • Troubleshooting patient specimens, as well as quality control
  • Quality control/Quality assurance
  • Team lead when coordinator not available
  • Maintain stock and inventory
  • Trains incoming and current staff including EPIC, and other lab software, lab procedures, critical result calling, as well as maintaining great rapport with patients and their families
  • Work with other departments to ensure patients are receiving quality care

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist

Ascension St. Mary’s
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, generalist
  • Phlebotomy
  • Processing Patient Specimens and quality control
  • Troubleshooting instrument issues
  • Troubleshooting patient specimens, as well as quality control
  • Quality control/Quality assurance
  • Train and orient new and current staff of lab policy and procedures
  • API testing and resulting

Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist

McLaren Caro Region
08.2007 - 02.2021
  • Medical Laboratory Technician, generalist
  • Phlebotomy
  • Processing Patient Specimens, including Microbiology, Blood Bank and ANA/DNA testing
  • DOT and Breath Alcohol certified
  • Troubleshooting patient and quality control samples
  • Troubleshooting instrument issues
  • Quality control/Quality assurance
  • Policy and procedure writing
  • Previously assisted in building laboratory software
  • Employee scheduling
  • Trained and mentored future laboratory professionals promoting a rewarding career.
  • CAP/API testing and reporting
  • Supply inventory and ordering

Medical Laboratory Technician

MidMichigan Health
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Processing Patient Specimens
  • Troubleshooting patient and quality control samples
  • Troubleshooting instrument issues
  • Quality control/Quality assurance

Internship

Covenant HealthCare
02.2017 - 04.2017
  • Business Development & Planning
  • Marketing

Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist

Huron Memorial Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2007
  • Medical Laboratory Technician, generalist
  • Phlebotomy
  • In charge of quality assurance, control and teaching nursing staff of Glucometers throughout hospital
  • Processing Patient Samples, including Microbiology and Blood Banking
  • Troubleshooting patient and quality control samples
  • Troubleshooting instrument issues
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Quality control/Quality assurance
  • Policy and procedure writing
  • CAP testing, reporting, and inspections

Sales Associate

Bronners CHRISTmas Wonderland
06.1999 - 06.2003
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Responsible for inventory
  • Excellent sewing skills
  • Team player

Internship

St. Mary’s of Saginaw & St. Mary’s Ambulatory Center
01.2003 - 05.2003
  • Medical Laboratory Technician, generalist
  • Rotations through Hematology department, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Microbiology
  • Phlebotomy
  • Quality control
  • Quality Assurance of instruments and patient samples and results

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
04.2017

Associate in Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician

Baker College
Owosso, MI
06.2003

Skills

  • Multitasks exceptionally well
  • Quick Learner
  • EPIC knowledge
  • Maintains inventory
  • Managed and trained nurses for quality control and quality assurance for glucometers
  • Interacts with sales reps and/or engineers/physicians well
  • Experience and knowledge of medical billing, insurance and coding
  • Lead Tech, delegate and make decisions for those employees that are unsure or questioning protocol or patient issues
  • Well organized
  • Detail oriented
  • Market research and projects for program review meetings
  • Data analysis of physician revenue and leakage
  • Able to work on multiple projects and follow through to end point
  • Interacts with patients and family members exceptionally well
  • Critical/analytical thinker
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Lead team with confidence

Certification

  • American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • June 2003

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

LabCorp
10.2022 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist

Ascension St. Mary’s
02.2021 - 10.2022

Medical Laboratory Technician

MidMichigan Health
10.2018 - 06.2020

Internship

Covenant HealthCare
02.2017 - 04.2017

Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist

McLaren Caro Region
08.2007 - 02.2021

Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist

Huron Memorial Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2007

Internship

St. Mary’s of Saginaw & St. Mary’s Ambulatory Center
01.2003 - 05.2003

Sales Associate

Bronners CHRISTmas Wonderland
06.1999 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

University of Michigan-Flint

Associate in Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician

Baker College

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