Nancy Mazzola
St Louis,MO
Overview
62
62
years of professional experience
Work History
MLT ASCP
SSMHC CARDINAL GLENNON
Lake Saint Louis, MO
06.2005 - 05.2020
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized expertise in chemistry and hematology urinalysis coagulation helped train technologist on chemistry architects ran blood gases and was the key operator of both blood gas machines and key operator on Abbott Architects read bone marrows and assisted on them to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assistant Reference technician help doctors to choose the correct testing to send to special testing labs.
MLT ASCP TOXICOLOGY
Barnes Hospital
Saint Louis , MO
06.1998 - 05.2020
Lab Technician
American Red Cross
Saint Louis , MO
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Identified microorganisms present in Type samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Lab Technician
Anheuser Busch
Saint Louis , MO
05.1985 - 09.1998
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
MLT ASCP
Deaconess Hospital
Saint Louis , MO
05.1976 - 04.1985
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Removed excess metal or porcelain and polished surfaces of prostheses or frameworks using polishing machines.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Constructed artificial metal and porcelain teeth with attractive finishes and durable frameworks.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators and other tools.
- Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
- Completed extensive wear tests to assess designs for long-term durability.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Saint Louis Community College Forest Park
St Louis, MO09.1976
Skills
- Mechanical and Electrical Devices
- Word Processing
- Corrective Actions
- Development Activities
- Chromatographic Detectors
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Cell Counts and Differentials
- Results Analysis
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Biology and Chemistry Training
- Abnormality and Disease Detection
- Regulatory Standards
- Aseptic Techniques
- Test Routing Software
- Anomaly Detection
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Microscopic Examination
- Quality Control Analysis
- File Organization and Maintenance
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Specifications Conformance
- Universal Precautions
- Sharps Disposal
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- BAC and Drug Screening
- Volumetric Solution Preparation
- Contributing Team Player
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Experimental Procedures
- Bacteriological Testing
- Standardized Formulas
- Reading Comprehension
- Processing Specimens
- Precise Machinery Control
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Analyzing Test Results
- Mathematical Calculations
- Project Requirements
- Patient Relations
- New Staff Training
- Medical Research
- Medical Interpretation
- Electrolyte Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Bacterial Inoculation
- Chart and Graph Preparation
- Analytical and Scientific Software
- Glucose Monitors and Meters
- Electronic Communication
- Characteristics Analysis
- Data Analysis and Documentation
- Patient Records Documentation
- Procedure Proficiency Tests
- Pathogenic Microorganisms Studies
- Needs Assessment
- Scientific Rules and Methods
- Microorganism Isolation and Cultivation
- Urinalysis
- Hematology
Timeline
MLT ASCP
SSMHC CARDINAL GLENNON
06.2005 - 05.2020
Lab Technician
American Red Cross
06.2001 - 06.2004
MLT ASCP TOXICOLOGY
Barnes Hospital
06.1998 - 05.2020
Lab Technician
Anheuser Busch
05.1985 - 09.1998
MLT ASCP
Deaconess Hospital
05.1976 - 04.1985
Associate Of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Saint Louis Community College Forest Park
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