Shelby Cone
Nashville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Lebanon, TN
05.2022 - Current
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations governing laboratory operations such as CLIA and OSHA.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities including any issues encountered during testing.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of reagents, supplies, and other materials needed for laboratory operations.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Managed the workflow of specimens in the laboratory, ensuring timely processing of requests.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals, reagents and biological samples in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Entered data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- Participated in proficiency testing programs designed to maintain high-quality standards in the lab.
- Kept patient information properly secured and confidential.
- Investigated and troubleshot problems with equipment to diagnose malfunctions and complete basic maintenance.
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Tested samples within required timeframes and following appropriate standards, logging results in files.
- Analyzed samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Performed laboratory tests and analyses on blood, urine, and other body fluids samples using automated equipment.
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations governing laboratory operations such as CLIA and OSHA.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Developed, standardized or modified tests used in analysis of specimens or medical laboratory experiments.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Fortis Institute
Nashville, TN02-2021
Skills
- Quality Control Management
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Data Interpretation
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Lab Testing
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
Certification
- AMT certification 04/2021
- TN State Licensure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Fortis Institute
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