Scott Fadness
Butte,MT
Summary
Hardworking Laboratory Scientist bringing 40 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
SCL Health
Butte, MT
11.2000 - 12.2021
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Operated Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Serology equipment, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and COLA.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Assisted with completion and submission of regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Education
Laboratory Science
USAF Laboratory School
Wichita Falls, TX08.1988
Skills
- Reagent Mixing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Test Routing Software
- Technician Oversight
- Microscopic Analysis
- Precise Machinery Control
- Blood Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Word Processing
- Safety Monitoring
- Contributing Team Player
- Automated Laboratory Testing
- Results Analysis
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Quality Control Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- New Staff Training
Certification
Montana CLS license..
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
SCL Health
11.2000 - 12.2021
Laboratory Science
USAF Laboratory School