Robin Canode

• Served as a sole technologist for Pediatric Associates of Mobile clinic, managing pediatric specimen registration, collection and processing to ensure timely lab results, often assisting nurses in the clinical setting, and having close collaboration with physicians.
• Performed clinical laboratory generalist duties at SMH across urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry, microbiology, and serology to support inpatient and outpatient diagnostics.
• Executed CBC differentials, spinal fluid counts, chemistry calibrations, urine microscopy and rapid tests (strep/RSV/flu/COVID) to maintain diagnostic accuracy.
• Performs routine chemistry testing as required,utilizing the Ortho Vitros 7600 analyzers,performing QC,troubleshooting and maintenance as needed. Calibrating analytes and troubleshooting QC that fall outside limits before patient testing.
• Meets the CLIA standards for moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of chemistry and special chemistry using the regulatory guidelines established by OSHA,CLIA and CAP.
• Demonstrates flexibility availability in assuming additional responsibilities.
• Maintains compliance for mandatory training and adheres to SMH policy.
• Uses appropriate problem solving approach for instrument troubleshooting.
• Consistently documents in an accurate, timely manner according to SMH policy.
• Documentation consistently supports quality and best practice standards to preserve specimen integrity.

Lead Tech responsible for calibrations, and performing maintenance on two Siemens Dimension RxL Max analyzers to ensure accurate chemistry results.

• Trained laboratory scientists on ACT and blood glucose testing, improving staff competency and test consistency.
• Administered exams and practical training for rotating students in coordination with lead Teaching Tech.
• Managed reagent ordering and organization to maintain inventory readiness and prevent stockouts.
• Processed reference lab send-out tests, ensuring proper documentation and timely sample transfer.
• Ran core lab ACT samples as lead and primary technologist, maintaining test throughput for in-lab patients.
• Collected outpatient and inpatient blood specimens as needed, supporting the phlebotomy team with clinical sample flow.
• Performed manual hematology differentials, platelet counts, spinal/body fluid counts, and parasite identification.
• Prepared tissue samples for Cytology department initial processing to support diagnostic workflow.
• Conducted manual serology card tests including Mono, RPR, and β-hCG with accurate result reporting.
• Operated as Heart Team OR Technologist running surgery lab QC and delivering blood gas, Hgb, Hct, and electrolyte results in real time.
• Calculated heparin and protamine doses from patient charts and provided arterial line sampling and real-time lab support to perfusionists.
• Responded on-call for emergency CABG procedures, providing urgent intraoperative laboratory testing and support.