Mitzi Rafols
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Meticulous professional experienced in performing techniques like gram stains, osmometry, and coagulation assessments. Well-organized and disciplines with methodical approach to handling specimens and conducting tests. Prepared to offer many years' experience in the field to new position with room for advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist Generalist /Senior Microbiologist
Medina Regional Hospital/
Hondo, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of testing equipment.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments and prepared reagents according to established protocols.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Provided technical support for other medical staff members regarding laboratory operations.
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing tests to determine appropriate testing methods.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, reagents and materials used in the lab environment.
- Assisted with training new medical technologists on proper techniques and safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards including HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA requirements.
- Participated in proficiency testing and external quality assessment schemes to benchmark laboratory performance against peers.
- Analyzed samples for presence of microorganisms and performed organism ID and susceptibility.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Core Lab
University Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2014 - Current
- Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Interpreted data generated by automated instrumentation systems.
- Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
- Implemented and maintained quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
- Interpreted test results and prepared detailed reports for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Cebu Doctors' University
Cebu, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Specimen Collection
- Data Interpretation
- Quality Control Management
- Specimen analysis
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Critical Thinking
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Awarded as Most Outstanding Intern during my clinical rotation.
Certification
- AMT ID# 146211
- CLINICAL LABORATORY SUPERVISOR SU 54557 EXPIRES AUG. 31, 2026
Custom
REFERENCE
Peachy Banawan
Medical Technologist
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
tel.no. 352 -201-0114
Febie Basilia
Medical Technologist
Orlando Health- South Lake Hospital
Tel. no. 863-458-0796
Ryan Proctor
Retired Laboratory Director
Medina Regional Hospital
Tel. no. 830-741-1444
Timeline
Medical Technologist Generalist /Senior Microbiologist
Medina Regional Hospital/
02.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Core Lab
University Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Cebu Doctors' University
- AMT ID# 146211
- CLINICAL LABORATORY SUPERVISOR SU 54557 EXPIRES AUG. 31, 2026
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