Sarah Feller
Pleasant Valley
Summary
Medical Laboratory Technician Intern (CLT NYS-licensure eligible and MLT ASCP eligible) completing clinical internship with graduation expected in May. Experienced in clinical chemistry, UA, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, parasitology and blood bank through hands-on hospital laboratory work. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about supporting patient care through accurate diagnostics and quality laboratory practices. Excited to begin my career and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Family Care
Pleasant Valley
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily routines, ensuring safety and well-being of children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental needs.
- Planned engaging educational activities for children in a nurturing environment.
- Assisted with meal preparation, promoting healthy eating habits for children.
- Managed children's schedules, balancing academic and recreational activities effectively.
- Provided emotional support, fostering a trusting relationship with each child.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment conducive to learning and play.
- Organized educational outings to local parks and libraries to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Managed household duties including laundry, dishes, and light housekeeping tasks.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
Medical Lab Technician Intern
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Performed routine laboratory testing in clinical chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology under supervision
- Operated and maintained automated analyzers, ensuring accuracy and precision through routine quality control and calibration
- Performed patient testing and quality control with various programs such as LIS, Sysmex, Roche, BioMérieux, Werfen, TEG, Bruker, and BD analyzers
- Processed and analyzed patient specimens including blood, urine, stool, and body fluids while following standard laboratory protocols
- Verified and reported test results, recognizing and troubleshooting abnormal or critical values
- Adhered to CLIA, OSHA, and hospital safety regulations to maintain a compliant and safe laboratory environment
- Conducted routine checks on instruments used in the laboratory to ensure proper functioning
- Assisted in specimen collection and handling, ensuring proper labeling and chain of custody
- Collaborated with laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to facilitate timely and accurate patient diagnoses
- Maintained detailed documentation and participated in quality assurance practices
- Gained experience with high-volume testing and fast-paced hospital workflow
- Developed proficiency in troubleshooting instrumentation and resolving discrepancies
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in result validation and data entry
Teaching Assistant
Center for Spectrum Services
Kingston
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted teachers in developing individualized education plans for students who are on the spectrum.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating engaging learning activities for students.
- Collaborated with therapists to implement sensory integration strategies during sessions.
- Monitored and documented student progress against IEP goals, delivering actionable feedback to educators to improve learning outcomes.
- Developed educational materials adapted to meet the unique requirements of each student's disability or learning style.
- Participated in team planning sessions designed to create effective strategies for meeting the educational goals of each student.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to develop appropriate goals for each student's individual program plan.
- Implemented behavior management systems such as token economies or point systems.
- Supported classroom teachers with managing student behavior issues.
- Supervised meal time, toileting, and recreational time.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Rhinebeck
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Processed prescription orders efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications and maintaining inventory levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Operated pharmacy POS software to manage patient profiles and prescription records.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Restocked medicine shelves with new supplies of medications when inventory arrived.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into the inventory system.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Prepared vaccinations for pharmacists.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2026
Skills
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Instrument maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Medical terminology
- Time management
- Documentation practices
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Parasitology identification
- Urinalysis, Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Serology, Coagulation testing
- Specimen collection and processing
- Lab supply management
- Sterilization techniques
- Invoice verification
- Effective communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Reagent preparation
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
Timeline
Medical Lab Technician Intern
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2026 - 05.2026
Private Nanny
Private Family Care
07.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Center for Spectrum Services
01.2023 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Dutchess Community College