Molly Duke
The Jackson Clinic PA
Pinson,TN
23
years of professional experience
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Technician with proven expertise at The Jackson Clinic PA, excelling in specimen collection and quality control. Enhanced lab efficiency by streamlining workflows, reducing turnaround times, and training new staff. Committed to patient care and safety compliance, ensuring accurate diagnostic results through meticulous testing and strong collaboration with healthcare teams.
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
23 Years- Collected and processed blood, urine, and specimen samples for routine laboratory testing.
- STAT testing at a walk-in clinic with high volume and fast turnaround time.
- EKG’s
- Drug screen collection
- Phlebotomy
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, X-Ray, and reception
- Able to work independently or with others
- Operated centrifuges, analyzers, and microscope equipment to support accurate diagnostic results.
- Prepared reagents, calibrated instruments, and verified quality control standards before testing.
- Logged patient specimens and test data into laboratory information systems with precision.
- Reviewed results for abnormalities and promptly reported critical values to clinical staff.
- Maintained sterile work areas and followed infection control procedures during specimen collection.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Troubleshooting
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Skills
Specimen collection blood and urine
Can work independently or with others
Quality testing
Phlebotomy techniques
EKG’s
Quality control procedures
Hematology
Urinalysis
Coagulation
Serology
Chemistry
Viral Diagnostic testing
Equipment testing and calibration
Training and mentoring
Test documentation
Laboratory information systems
Microbiology techniques
Data interpretation
Lab instrument maintenance
Quality control
Good laboratory practices (GLP)
Critical
Sample testing
Safety compliance
HIPAA compliance
Microscopic analysis
Equipment troubleshooting
Instrument Calibration
User equipment training
Cell counts and differentials
Procedure proficiency tests
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Jackson Clinic PA
10.2003 - CurrentRead More
Jackson State Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Laboratory Technician
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