Taylor Yamek
144 Erten Street, Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist well-versed in performing tests such as Blood Bank, urinalysis, blood smears, routine chemistry tests, and coagulation testing. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. I am CPT-1 certified.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Los Robles Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with CLIA and CAP standard operating procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Kept equipment maintained, and organized inventory stock to maximize performance.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Conducted Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Blood Bank tests regularly.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Reviewed manual blood bank cards, and tracked blood bank QA
- Performed manual entry review
- Performed CAP surveys
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with CLIA and CAP standard operating procedures.
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Operated Siemens Vista, Siemens CS-2500, Beckman Coulter DxH 600, DxU Iris Workcell and other point of care instruments, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Loma Linda Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Ran Quality Control on all lab testing, and performed maintenance on lab instrumentation.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues with laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and disruptions to productivity levels.
- Clinical rotations in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood Bank, coagulation, mycology, microbiology, PCR, and mass spectrometry.
- Operator of sysmex XN-3100, Roche Cobas 8000, Iris DxU, Ortho Vision, Kiestra BD
Medical Assistant
CareNow Urgent Care
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA06.2017
Skills
- Hospital Laboratory Experience
- Emergency Team/ Trauma team experience
- Instrument Calibration
- Quality Control
- Specimen collection
- Documentation skills
- Specimen Processing
- Blood Banking experience
- Cleaning protocols
- Sample testing
- Safety regulations
- Urinalysis
- Hematology
- Equipment operation
- Multitasking abilities
- CAP Proficiency Surveys
Certification
American Society of Clinical Pathologists International (ASCP)
CMA-certified medical assistant
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Los Robles Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Loma Linda Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
CareNow Urgent Care
03.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California Lutheran University
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