Tanikia Perkins
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Reliable Medical Technologist with current ASCP certification and excellent clinical laboratory skills. Successful at conducting and analyzing laboratory assays with high level of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
LRS Healthcare (Trinity Health Grand Haven)
Grand Haven, Michigan
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Perform routine and complex blood bank testing to support patient care, including cross-matching, antibody identification, and compatibility testing for transfusions
- Conduct clinical testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation, ensuring accurate and timely analysis to assist in diagnosis and treatment
- Operate automated hematology analyzers to measure red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet counts, interpreting results for clinical relevance
- Collect and prepare blood samples for analysis, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and storage to maintain specimen integrity
- Analyze body fluids, including blood and urine, to detect the presence of disease markers or abnormal components, providing critical data to physicians
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with quality standards and safety regulations
- Document and report test results accurately in the hospital's laboratory information system, ensuring timely communication to the medical team for patient management
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the availability of blood products and assist in the preparation of blood components for transfusion, including plasma, platelets, and red cells
Laboratory Technician
Vortex Solutions (Maxwell Airforce Base)
Montgomery, Al
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Use of military database to verify patient testing needs Military base access
- Phlebotomy
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new testing procedures and protocols
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times, resulting in improved customer satisfaction
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory methods, leading to increased testing capabilities
Medical Laboratory Scientist | Generalist (Blood Bank)
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, AL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated automated hematology analyzers to measure red blood cell counts, white blood cell counts and platelet counts
- Analyzed and interpreted data from variety of laboratory tests to assist with diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Preserved and maintained accurate patient records by documenting test results in electronic medical records system
- Followed established protocols for specimen handling and processing
- Prepared specimens for analysis by accurately collecting blood samples from patients and applying appropriate labels
- Followed strict safety procedures when handled toxic materials to avoid contamination
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection control and hazardous waste policies and protocols
- Prepared reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
- Set up, clean, and maintained laboratory equipment
- Interpreted medical orders from doctors regarding tests needed for patients
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components
Medical technologist | Generalist (Blood Bank)
American Health Associates
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection control and hazardous waste policies and protocols
- Determined normal and abnormal components by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine and spinal fluids
- Prepared reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group
- Communicated patient results with physicians and nurses within and outside facility
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components
- Established and monitored quality assurance programs and activities to ensure accuracy of laboratory results
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results
- Performed tests on blood and other specimens to diagnose diseases, monitor treatments, and detect substances causing toxicities
- Set up, clean, and maintained laboratory equipment
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques
- Prepared reports, summarizing findings from lab analysis for clinical use by physicians and other healthcare providers
- Selected and prepared specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements, Transfusion etc
Biometric Health Screener
Quest Diagnostics
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Independent contractor performing health screenings at different events
- Conducted cholesterol, blood sugar, iron levels, and BP screenings
- Travelled to various locations
Substitute teacher
Lead Academy Montgomery
Montgomery
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students
- Understood classroom emergency evacuation routes and supervised students during fire drills
- Observed established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help master difficult subjects
- Implemented approved lesson plans to promote integrity of academics
- Graded students' assignments and exams
Screener
Impact Health Biometric Testing, Inc
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed screenings such as health screenings and COVID-19 testing
- Travelled to various locations
Hearing screener
Mednax/Pediatrix
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed hearing screening on medically eligible newborns at East and South Hospital
- Charted results
- Handled administration and billing
- Made outpatient appointments if needed
Reception technician
CSL Plasma
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Checked vital signs of new and returning donors
- Checked hematocrit levels using blood from capillary stick using a micro hematocrit
- Checked protein levels using blood from capillary stick using a refractor
- Assisted donors in self-assessment and educated them on proper health management
- Verified patient information
ED SCRIBE
Scribe America
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Accompanied ED physician to patient rooms
- Observed exams and procedures
- Accurately and thoroughly documented and charted patient HPI in hospital
- Cerner EMR system
- Ensured accuracy in physician documentation
- Assisted nursing and support staff in relaying pertinent information
- Travelled to Baptist East and Baptist South locations
LIBRARY AIDE
South University EDMC
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted librarian in the running of the campus library
- Provided editing and tutoring in APA format essay writing
- Provided light technical support
- Provided excellent service to the campus community
Newborn hearing screener
Natus Peloton
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed hearing screening on medically eligible newborns at East, South, and Jackson Hospital
- Charted results
- Handled administration and billing
- Made outpatient appointments if needed
Asset protection customer host
Wal-Mart
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Prevented product shrinkage by checking customer purchases
- Cross-trained in different departments
- Handled money
- Managed inventory for claims and returns
- Trained new hires
JANITOR
GCA
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Cleaned and maintained college campus
- Trained new employees
Call center representative
Expert Global Solutions
09.2016 - 01.2017
- AT&T representative for mobility cell phone services
- Collected payments using company software
- Handled bill explanation and corrections if needed
- Handled plan changes and sales
Studio manager
Infinity Portraits
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Managed a team of 10 to execute photographic media needs
- Specialized in digital photography using a Nikon 3200 and professional lighting in studio
- Reported daily sales goals
- Calculated sales percentage on a weekly and daily basis
- Handled money
- Handled sales and marketing
SALES PERSON
American Freight
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Retail sales of bedding and furniture
- Analyzed nightly sales percentage and inventory
- Maintained a high sales rate among team
- Worked on a strict commission-based structure
TRAINER
Mom365
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Trained new hires in proper camera use, as well as hospital and company policies
- Created work schedules and monthly meetings
- Analyzed sales and quarterly reports
- Presented photo packages and provided customer service
- Photographed newborns and families in the hospital setting
- Recorded sales and edited photos with company software
Sprint customer service agent
Randstad
09.2012 - 04.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Montgomery, AL09.2019
Skills
- Specimen analysis
- Serology testing
- Specimen collection
- Inventory control
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Urinalysis processing
- Blood bank management
- Coagulation monitoring
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Quality control
- Slide preparation
Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathologist (MLS, ASCP)
- BLS
- MLS (ASCP)
Timeline
Medical Technologist
LRS Healthcare (Trinity Health Grand Haven)
06.2024 - 10.2024
Laboratory Technician
Vortex Solutions (Maxwell Airforce Base)
09.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Laboratory Scientist | Generalist (Blood Bank)
Prattville Baptist Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
Medical technologist | Generalist (Blood Bank)
American Health Associates
08.2022 - 12.2022
Biometric Health Screener
Quest Diagnostics
02.2021 - 01.2022
Screener
Impact Health Biometric Testing, Inc
08.2020 - 01.2021
Substitute teacher
Lead Academy Montgomery
03.2020 - 05.2021
Hearing screener
Mednax/Pediatrix
02.2020 - 08.2020
Reception technician
CSL Plasma
01.2020 - 03.2020
ED SCRIBE
Scribe America
07.2019 - 09.2019
LIBRARY AIDE
South University EDMC
11.2018 - 09.2019
Newborn hearing screener
Natus Peloton
04.2018 - 07.2019
Asset protection customer host
Wal-Mart
06.2017 - 08.2017
JANITOR
GCA
03.2017 - 05.2017
Call center representative
Expert Global Solutions
09.2016 - 01.2017
Studio manager
Infinity Portraits
03.2016 - 05.2016
SALES PERSON
American Freight
08.2014 - 05.2015
TRAINER
Mom365
09.2013 - 05.2014
Sprint customer service agent
Randstad
09.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Auburn University at Montgomery
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University