Paighton Armentor
Pineville,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist skilled in laboratory testing, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Committed to ensuring specimen integrity and effective communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lasalle General Hospital
Jena, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed laboratory tests to provide accurate diagnoses for patient conditions.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Analyzed blood samples using advanced testing methods and protocols.
- Maintained compliance with safety standards and regulations, ensuring a safe laboratory environment.
- Prepared specimens for analysis following established procedures and guidelines.
- Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to communicate test results and facilitate informed patient care.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Christus Health
Alexandria, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine and specialized laboratory tests for patient diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Performed quality control checks to validate test accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret test results, enhancing patient care decisions.
- Documented and reported laboratory findings in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated specimen integrity before processing to ensure valid results.
- Adhered to safety regulations while handling hazardous materials in the lab environment.
- Trained new staff on laboratory protocols and safety procedures, improving compliance and operational efficiency.
- Performed data entry into the laboratory information system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Lousiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA12-2024
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Lousiana State Univeristy At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Lafayette, LA05-2020
Skills
- Laboratory testing and quality control
- Specimen collection and equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis and problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- LSBME Louisiana License
- ASCP Certification
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lasalle General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Christus Health
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Lousiana State University At Alexandria
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Lousiana State Univeristy At Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School