Michael Underhill
Maryville,TN
Summary
Hardworking and competent Medical Laboratory Technician with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MLT
Norton Clinical Agency
04.2023 - Current
- Following standard operating procedures in running patient samples in Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology.
- Following standard safety procedures in dealing biological and chemical hazards.
- Following time restraints to keep turn around times on target for all critical and priority patient samples.
- Keeping analyzers calibrated and quality controlled including new lot to lot shipments of reagents.
MLT
One Staff Medical
04.2021 - Current
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
- Evaluated and processed biological specimens to support accurate and appropriate testing procedures.
- Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
- Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
- Analyzed results of tests for conformity to specifications.
- Performed complete blood counts using automated hematology analyzer.
- Used microscope to examine cells stained with dye to identify anomalies.
- Conducted blood tests for transfusions.
- Prepared standard solutions to combine with samples according to formulas or procedures.
- Conducted analysis using microscope or test equipment to detect diseases or irregularities.
- Combined reagents with samples following standardized experimental processes.
- Consulted with pathologist for diagnosis upon discovery of abnormal cells.
- Inoculated bacteriological material with test organisms.
MLT
Sweetwater Hospital Association
12.2016 - 04.2021
- Running patient testing with high accuracy and a quick turn around time
- Performing analyzer maintenance as needed on a daily basis
- Managing my time to run multiple departments at a time
- Departments include Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.
- Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
MLT
Erlanger Sequatchie Valley ER
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Running patient testing while working closely with emergency room nurses and physicians to insure quick patient results
- Responding quickly to emergency patient needs when necessary
- Maintaining quality control and maintenance of analyzers when necessary
- Departments included Hematology, Chemistry and
- Urinalysis
- Drawing patient specimens and ordering testing for outpatient lab
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
- Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
- Evaluated and processed biological specimens to support accurate and appropriate testing procedures.
- Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
- Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
MLT
Cumberland Medical Center
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Running patient testing in all departments ensuring patient results in a timely manner
- Departments included Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology and Blood Bank
- Maintaining quality control and maintenance of all analyzers when necessary
- Worked as MLT, General Lab Tech in Erlanger Sequatchie Valley Emergency Department
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Evaluated and processed biological specimens to support accurate and appropriate testing procedures.
- Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
- Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Designed and executed laboratory testing to record observations and interpret findings.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
MLT
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Role :Running patient testing in all departments while working with other team members to achieve a work flow that produced results in a timely manner
- Departments included Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis,
- Microbiology and Blood Bank
- Maintaining quality control and maintenance on all analyzers when necessary
- Becoming part of the Core Blood Bank Team and working closely with surgery to insure blood products are readily available for patient infusion
- Running an emergency room stat lab while working closely with nurses and emergency room physicians to obtain patient results in a timely manner
- At times placed in charge of my shift ensuring proper work flow of team members
- MLT, General Lab Tech
Lab Tech
Summit Medical Center
02.2009 - 10.2009
- Running a high volume of medical test on multiple analyzers and completion of patient reports in a timely manner
- Departments included Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis
- Worked as MLT General Lab Tech, Emergency Room Tech, Core Blood Banker in Cookeville Regional
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
MedVance Institute
04.2008
Skills
- Education/Training
- Customer Service
- Training new hires
- Delegation
- Clerical paperwork
- Strong verbal communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Analytical
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to complete projects without assistance
- Ability to work with a team of people effectively
- Strong time management
- Analyzer interface experience
- Advocate for childhood cancer awareness
- Fitness
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Good work ethic
- Teambuilding
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Troubleshooting
- Training & development
- Multitasking
Certification
AMT certified
AMT ID #238070
References
REFERENCE
Emily Smith: Noroton Downtown Chemistry Lead Tech Louisville, KY
1-270-307-4605
Jeremy Vinson: Norton NCA Tech, Louisville, KY
1-270-977-0442
Kevin Knox: Lab Manager Endocrinology Diabetes Associates with St. Thomas Medical Group
1-615-386-3067
Dawn Pelfrey Laboratory Support Supervisor Cumberland Medical Center Crossville,TN
1-931-248-6248
DECLARATION I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
MLT
Norton Clinical Agency
04.2023 - Current
MLT
One Staff Medical
04.2021 - Current
MLT
Sweetwater Hospital Association
12.2016 - 04.2021
MLT
Erlanger Sequatchie Valley ER
10.2015 - 11.2016
MLT
Cumberland Medical Center
10.2012 - 02.2015
MLT
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 10.2012
Lab Tech
Summit Medical Center
02.2009 - 10.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
MedVance Institute
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