Mercedes Andrade

June 2007 - June 2017

Medical Laboratory Technologist Ministerio De La Salud Publica Del Ecuador |

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.

Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.

Kept patient information properly secured and confidential.

Prepared and used correct controls for tests and recognized out-of-range results, shifts and trends.

Performed laboratory tests and analyses on blood, urine, and other body fluids samples using automated equipment.

Performed preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance.

Conducted quality control testing as required by laboratory standards and documented results in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Developed standard operating procedures for various lab tests performed within the facility.

Assisted with the training of new personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.

Provided technical support to clinicians regarding specimen collection requirements or other pertinent issues.