Perform type and screens, DATs, crossmatches, antigen typing on units, phenotyping on patients, ABO rechecks on units, antibody workups, resolution of transfusion reactions, and ABO discrepancies using manual gel, tube, and/or automated methodologies.
Familiar with CAP proficiency testing.
Experience with the Ortho Vision analyzer.
Assisted with the inventory management of reagents and supplies.
Documented communication with nurses and doctors regarding turnaround times.
Reviewed daily surgery schedules and prepared units for patient's with antibody history
Medical Technologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach
02.2024 - 06.2024
Trained under the lead technologist on washing red cells, the Kleihauer-Betke test, and elutions.
Experience using the Echo Lumena analyzer.
Responsible for reviewing OneBlood invoices and preparing monthly wastage reports.
Issued blood products to techs and nurses, and properly verified patient information and the correct product given.
Daily testing of ABORh/antibody screens, blood type confirmations, cord bloods, DATs, and phenotyping using the manual tube method.
Maintained daily temperatures and reagent QC records
Laboratory Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach
06.2022 - 02.2024
Laboratory Assistant in the Blood Bank.
Received specimens for testing, making sure they were properly collected; documented communication with the lab or nurses on redraw requests.
Received blood products and stored them according to temperature requirements.
Assisted techs by answering phone, thawing FFP/Cryo, ordering products, and preparing coolers for massive transfusions or surgery.
Maintained lab inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
Followed up with the lab on STAT orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
02.2024 - 06.2024
Laboratory Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
06.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Florida International University
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
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