Samantha Silva
Fall River,MA
Summary
Detail oriented ASCP certified medical laboratory technician with a strong focus on quality. Highly reliable and diligent in completing laboratory procedures in a timely manner, while complying with procedure and safety guidelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
New London, CT
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Identified microbial organisms through analysis of culture characteristics and biochemical tests, mainly urine cultures.
- Prepared bacterial samples for identification by PCR techniques.
- Analyzed specimens using a variety of microbiological techniques such as Gram staining, plating, and biochemical testing.
- Analyzers utilized were Bruker MALDI-TOF, Microscan, Verigene for stool and respiratory specimens, and Cepheid.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures.
- Follow diverse microbiology methods and SOPs to detect the presence or absence of pathogens in urine, respiratory, blood, and wound cultures.
- Prioritized lab testing and other duties to assure optimal efficiency and timely reporting of results.
- Analyzers utilized were Panter/Fusion, Verigene for blood cultures and stool, Cepheid, Bruker MALDI-TOF, Vitek, and Illumigene.
Education
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2017
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Gram Staining
- MALDI-TOF
- PCR
- Follow SOPs
Certification
- ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 07.2024
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Cape Cod Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Bristol Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bridgewater State University