Sara Smith
Manassas,VA
Summary
Scientific Medical Technologist with 22 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist, Molecular Biology
Quest Diagnostics
08.2001 - 04.2023
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies, inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Identified over 100 patients per day and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patients from adverse errors.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Windows Microsoft for storage and retrieval.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Banner Pharmacaps
01.1996 - 08.1997
- Prepared over 50 samples per day for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Lab Support
11.1995 - 01.1996
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA05.1993
Skills
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Knowledgeable in Windows Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Performs High Quality Lab Work
- Precise and Accurate with Assays
- Sterilization techniques
- Lab test analysis
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- PPE Compliance
- Laboratory procedures
Timeline
Medical Technologist, Molecular Biology
Quest Diagnostics
08.2001 - 04.2023
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Banner Pharmacaps
01.1996 - 08.1997
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Lab Support
11.1995 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Juniata College
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