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Shakima Q Johnson
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Experienced Medical Technologist with a strong focus on blood bank operations. Proficient in operating and maintaining equipment for testing and analyzing blood, body fluids, and tissue samples. Equipped with extensive training, a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, and ASCP BB certification to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment for critical patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Travel Medical Technologist
Christiana Care Health System
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
Travel Medical Technologist
Northwestern Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
Medical Technologist
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Operated Grifols Erytra laboratory equipment, and adhered to strict maintenance schedules.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Cerner for storage and retrieval.
Medical Technologist
Cooperman Barnabas Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Obtained and analyzed routine type and screen samples according to specific diagnostic criteria.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
Medical Technologist
East Orange General Hospital/ Carewell Health
03.2010 - 11.2022
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
- Operated, calibrated and maintain instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Medical Technologist
Saint Michael's Medical Center
11.2009 - 11.2022
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University Of Medicine & Dentistry
Newark, NJ01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ01.2008
Skills
- ASCP(BB) Certified
- BLS Certified
- Phlebotomy knowledge
- Trained in HIPAA compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Beckman LX-20
- ACL Advance
- Elite Pro
- Coulter LH 700
- Vitros 5600
- Atlas Urinalysis System
- Iris Velocity
- Biosite Triage
- ACL TOP 300/500
- Sysmex XN_2000
- Unicell DxH 600
- Clinitek Novus
- Grifols Erytra
- Cepheid GeneXpert
- BACT Alert
- Immucor Neo Iris
- Immucor Echo Lumena
- Sysmex CS 2500
- GEM 4000
- Diasorin MDX
- Verigene Nanosphere
- Erytra Elfexis
- Iris IQ 200 Select
- IChem Velocity
- Architect Plus i1000SR
- Unicell DXC 600I
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- ASCP (BB) 3136
- BLS Provider
Timeline
Travel Medical Technologist
Christiana Care Health System
04.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Medical Technologist
Northwestern Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Technologist
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
09.2019 - 11.2022
Medical Technologist
Cooperman Barnabas Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2022
Medical Technologist
East Orange General Hospital/ Carewell Health
03.2010 - 11.2022
Medical Technologist
Saint Michael's Medical Center
11.2009 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University Of Medicine & Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Bloomfield College
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
afternoon
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Software
Orchard Software
Citrix
SoftLab
Cerner
Meditech
SunQuest LIS
Orchard Harvest LIS
Centricity
Sorian
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