Sonia Miller
Miami,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Lead Technologist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Baptist Main Hospital
07.2010 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations. Key operator for Centaurs and Architect.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use for Centaurs.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results. Part of the QC team at BHM Chem Dept.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
Medical Technologist
South Miami Hospital/ Chemistry Department
10.2005 - 07.2010
- Checks off QC as it comes off the instrument
- Releases all results and calls all critical values to appropriate floor or department
- Loads specimens onto Vista and helps out other tech when needed
- Answers the phone in the department and direct them appropriately.
Medical Technologist
South Miami Hospital/ Transfusion Services
10.2005 - 07.2010
- Performs Type and Screens, Crossmatches, antibody Identifications, DAT, preparation of plasma products and platelets for adults and neonatal patients
- Performs inventory and ordering of products to maintain a constant supply of products
- Trained and helps in the appropriate maintenance and running of Echo (blood bank instrument that performs T&S)
- Reviews billing statement from blood bank suppliers before they are turned over to manager for review
- Occasionally is asked to be in charged when Manager is not available.
Medical Technologist
South Miami Hospital – Hematology Department & Coagulation
10.2005 - 07.2010
- Performed CBC’s and Diffs , pt, ptts etc and all the tests required for a smooth run of the Department
- Trained all staff on SYSMEX XE 2100 for daily operations and QC
- Was asked to do special projects by Manager when help was needed
- Took part in ordering supplies and review QC performance of reagents and controls
- Responsible to check QC for completeness and print it out for manager and send it off to SYSMEX XE 2100 for review.
Medical Technologist/ Generalist
Baptist Hospital of Miami
02.2000 - 10.2005
- Worked in all areas of the Laboratory
- Performed all appropriate tests required of each department assigned including Emergency Lab
- Occasionally was left in charged during 2nd shift.
Medical Technologist Generalist
Mecklenburg Medical Group
03.1999 - 01.2000
- Performed all testing in every department of the lab
- Helped out the Phlebotomist when needed
- Performed all required maintenance in all instruments.
Medical Technologist/ Generalist
Union Regional Medical Center
07.1989 - 03.1999
- Performed all required tests required in all departments including blood bank
- Helped phlebotomist when needed
- Answer the phone, helped out outpatients
- Performed autologous phlebotomies when required
- Was always available when short staffed.
Education
Bachelors of Biology -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.1997
Associates in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology -
Miami Dade Community College
08.1989
Associates in Arts in Biology -
Miami Dade Community College
05.1987
High school diploma -
El Sagrado Corazon, “El Frances”
01.1978
Skills
- Quality Control review
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Instrumentation calibration
- Policy compliance
- Electrophoresis Techniques
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Supervisor license in all areas
Certification
- Medical Technologist ASCP certified
- Medical Technologist State of Florida
- Supervisor Florida state license in all areas
Relatedcapabilities
- Proficient in Hematology: cbc’s, diff’s, sed rates, mono tests, has performed weekly and monthly maintenance on Sysmex XE 2100.
- Proficient in Coagulation: pt, aptts, mixed studies etc, has performed weekly and monthly maintenance on Stago Sta compact.
- Proficient in Transfusion Services: T&S and crossmatches, antibody ID’s etc for adult and neonatal patients. Has trained staff on Echo and performs daily inventory.
- Proficient in Chemistry: bmp, cmp, liver, renal etc, has been trained on Siemens Vista instrument, calls critical values after verification.
- Proficient in Microbiology: strep A, plating of specimens according to sources. Gram Stains, stool work up, blood cultures etc.
Phone
786-395-4358
Affiliations
- ASCP
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Baptist Main Hospital
07.2010 - Current
Medical Technologist
South Miami Hospital/ Chemistry Department
10.2005 - 07.2010
Medical Technologist
South Miami Hospital/ Transfusion Services
10.2005 - 07.2010
Medical Technologist
South Miami Hospital – Hematology Department & Coagulation
10.2005 - 07.2010
Medical Technologist/ Generalist
Baptist Hospital of Miami
02.2000 - 10.2005
Medical Technologist Generalist
Mecklenburg Medical Group
03.1999 - 01.2000
Medical Technologist/ Generalist
Union Regional Medical Center
07.1989 - 03.1999
Bachelors of Biology -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Associates in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology -
Miami Dade Community College
Associates in Arts in Biology -
Miami Dade Community College
High school diploma -
El Sagrado Corazon, “El Frances”
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