Mercy Intriago
Orlando,FL
Summary
Ten years working in Nemours Children's Hospital as a Medical Technologist, including two years as a Lead Medical Technologist in the areas of Point of Care and Central Processing. Excellent reputation on problem solving. Collaborating with the clinical team and management to ensure the efficiency of Core Lab testing to support the needs of patients. Assisting and Educating the nursing team on troubleshooting and use of POC diagnostic devices. Monitoring and maintaining all Lab equipment to ensure continuous compliance with regulations and standards. Complying with responsibilities such as inventory, ordering supplies, training, implementation of new assays & processes, billing reconciliation, and quality control review. Hardworking Medical Technologist with 10 years of expertise in Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist Generalist
Nemours Children’s Hospital
09.2015 - Current
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the test results
- Performed manual cell counts in peripheral blood and body fluids.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using LIS
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results
- Reduced turnaround time on lab results
- Collaborated with validation of the ACL 550/350 (new coagulation analyzers)
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
- Calibrated instruments and escales in production area and quality lab
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Managed and archived quality control documentation
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors
- Trained and help new co-wokers.
- I have experience assisting in the collection of bone marrow samples in pediatric patients and have built a strong, collaborative relationship with the oncology team.
- Special emphasis to punctuality, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Senior Medical Technologist
Orlando Health Hospital, Randal Park FSED
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Purchased new supplies and maintained optimal laboratory inventory levels.
- Prepared specimens for testing procedures.
- Followed blood bank procedures to evaluate blood type compatibility.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity
Medical Technologist Generalist
Sabana del Palmar Laboratory
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed routine laboratory operations in the departments of hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and coagulation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use
- Transcribed laboratory test results into patient charts
Medical Technologist Generalist
Pavia Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the test results
- Performed manual cell counts in peripheral blood and body fluids.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using LIS
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results
- Reduced turnaround time on lab results
- Collaborated with validation of the ACL 550/350 (new coagulation analyzers)
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
- Calibrated instruments and escales in production area and quality lab
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Managed and archived quality control documentation
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors
- Trained and help new co-wokers.
- I have experience assisting in the collection of bone marrow samples in pediatric patients and have built a strong, collaborative relationship with the oncology team.
- Special emphasis to punctuality, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Education
Bachelor of Medical Science -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PR05.2009
Professional Certificate in Medical Technologist - undefined
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PR05.2013
Skills
- Lab test analysis
- Equipment calibration
- Microscopic techniques
- Specimen collection
- Strategic planning
- Point of care testing
- Multitasker with excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Desire for continuing education
- Billing special test to Refence Labs
- Laboratory processing knowledge
- Laboratory procedures
Accreditations
- ASCP Board of Certification - Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Active Member
REFERENCES
- Xiomara Olmo- Nemours Children’s Health, Microbiology Supervisor (787)460-2176
- Lizbeth Mora- Nemours Children's Health, IS Clinical App - Associate Analyst (407)414-8843
- Fernando Zayas-Bazan - Envision Health Care, Anesthesiologist (305)898-2891
Timeline
Senior Medical Technologist
Orlando Health Hospital, Randal Park FSED
05.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Technologist Generalist
Nemours Children’s Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Medical Technologist Generalist
Sabana del Palmar Laboratory
05.2014 - 08.2015
Medical Technologist Generalist
Pavia Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Medical Science -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
Professional Certificate in Medical Technologist - undefined
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
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