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Ryan Tarango

Lubbock

Summary

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) with over one year of clinical laboratory experience at a major health system. Skilled in hematology, chemistry, and microbiology testing, with additional experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing. Proficient in Cerner LIS and trained on multiple modern analyzers. Dedicated to accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in high-volume labs. Seeking travel assignments to broaden expertise and support diverse healthcare facilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

University Medical Center Health System
08.2024 - Current
  • Perform diagnostic testing in hematology, chemistry, and microbiology departments.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, including Cobas 6000, Sysmex XN-1000, Clinitek Advantus, and Meridian Bioscience BreathID.
  • Conduct quality control and ensure CLIA and CAP compliance.
  • Collect and process specimens, including phlebotomy.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.

Emergency Medical Scribe

Texas Health Resources Rockwall Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
  • Used EPIC to input information into computerized patient record system.
  • Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
  • Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Science

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08-2024

Skills

  • Core Skills: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, CLIA & CAP Compliance
  • Laboratory Information Systems: Cerner
  • Instruments (Job Experience): Cobas series, Sysmex XN-1000, Clinitek Advantus, Meridian Bioscience BreathID
  • Instruments (Clinical Training): DxU Iris Workcell, iSED (ESR), ACL TOP, Sysmex DI-60 Cellavision, Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200, Abbott ARCHITECT series
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Specimen handling
  • Infection control
  • Equipment operation
  • Reagent preparation
  • Quality control
  • Recordkeeping requirements

Certification

  • ASCP Board of Certification, MLS(ASCP)

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

University Medical Center Health System
08.2024 - Current

Emergency Medical Scribe

Texas Health Resources Rockwall Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022

Associate of Arts - Science

Eastfield College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center

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