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Sadie Garza

Houma,LA

Summary

With 6 years of clinical laboratory experience, I am a compassionate laboratory technician that is reliable and hardworking. I work well under pressure and have great team collaboration and communication skills

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Lab Technician

Lcmc Health
Metairie, LA
07.2024 - Current
  • Verified the accuracy of test results before releasing them to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured accuracy of results by evaluating quality control data.
  • Operated sophisticated lab instruments and equipment to analyze specimens.
  • Followed established safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Prepared specific send-out lab samples for shipping to outside vendors.
  • Assisted in the training and orientation of new staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
  • Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.

Medical Lab Technician

The Urgent Care - Veterans
Metairie, LA
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Performed DNA extraction and purification from various biological samples using automated robotic systems.
  • Prepared reagents, buffers, and other solutions necessary for molecular biology experiments.
  • Processed patient specimens according to standard operating procedures.
  • Used multi-channeled pipettes for plating patient samples to prepare for testing
  • Recorded test or medical data for reports using narratives, charts or graphs.

Medical Lab Technician

Leonard Chabert Medical Center
Houma, LA
12.2020 - 11.2023
  • Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Ensured accuracy of results by evaluating quality control data.
  • Adhered to safety standards while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
  • Performed laboratory tests, such as blood counts, urinalysis and culture tests, to detect abnormalities in patients' samples.
  • Operated sophisticated lab instruments and equipment to analyze specimens.
  • Prepared reagents, solutions and supplies to conduct lab tests.
  • Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
  • Assisted in the training and orientation of new staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Performed quality control checks on test results, identifying and rectifying discrepancies

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Lab Technician

Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA
05-2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Skills

  • Time management
  • Employee training
  • Equipment operation
  • PCR techniques
  • Hematology
  • Coagulation testing
  • Chemistry testing
  • Urinalysis testing
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Louisiana License
  • ASCP Certified

Timeline

Medical Lab Technician

Lcmc Health
07.2024 - Current

Medical Lab Technician

The Urgent Care - Veterans
12.2023 - 01.2025

Medical Lab Technician

Leonard Chabert Medical Center
12.2020 - 11.2023

Associate of Science - Medical Lab Technician

Fletcher Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Terrebonne High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Nicholls State University