TARA WEST
Nixa,MO
Summary
A self-motivated, capable and hard-working laboratory technician having solid knowledge within preservation as well as troubleshooting of laboratory tools and devices. Extremely motivated and professionally qualified medical lab technician with an ASCP certification. I have had 6 years of experience in a hospital as a generalist in a diverse lab setting. Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures. Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead MLT ASCP
Cox Medical Center
Branson, MO
10.2022 - Current
- Hematology Department: Sysmex Xn3000 | Sysmex CS-2500 system (Coag) | MiniiSED
- Urinalysis Department: Iris Urine Chemistry analyzer | Cobas u 411 | UN3000 series
- Chemistry Department: Coulter Dxc/Dxi Chemistry analyzer | Nova Biomedical | Dimension Vista 1500
- Blood Bank: Thermo Scientific Cw3 Cell Washer | ORTHO ProVue
- Microbiology Department: Micro scan plus 96 | Quidel Sofia | Cepheid GeneXpert
- Advised trainees on best practices in the field of medical laboratory technology.
- Identified areas of improvement within the team's processes and procedures.
- Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
- Contributed ideas at executive level meetings on ways to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication.
Education
Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Ozark Technical Community College
05.2018
Skills
- CLIA and OSHA Compliance
- Quality Control
- Lab Testing and Data entry
- Data analysis proficiency
- Hematology analysis
- Training and mentoring
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Document Management
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Inventory Control
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Word Processing
- Phlebotomy
References
- Alexa Drake, MLT (ASCP), 417-3199169, Alexa.drake@coxhealth.com
- Ashley Sherman, MLT (ASCP), 417-251-3004 Ashley.Sherman@coxhealth.com
- BriAnna Anderson, MLT (ASCP), 417-403-6846 Brianna.anderson@coxhealth.com
Timeline
Lead MLT ASCP
Cox Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Ozark Technical Community College
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