TERESA CALDERON
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Skilled Medical laboratory technician with 5+ years of experience in sample processing and critical value analysis. Maintains high-quality standards and accurate results through detail-focused workflow management. Strong bilingual communication and critical thinking skills support effective lab documentation and coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Lancaster, California
07.2025 - Current
- Processed patient specimens in Kaiser Permanente laboratories using strict accessioning standards.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment and confirmed instrument performance before routine testing.
- Conducted quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure test accuracy.
- Performed quality control checks on analyzers to ensure compliance with Kaiser Permanente laboratory protocols.
- Identified discrepancies in test results to address potential specimen collection or processing errors.
- Reported critical specimen concerns to nurses and care teams at Kaiser Permanente.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Entered test results accurately into laboratory computer systems.
Medical Lab Technician
Palmdale Medical Regional Center
Palmdale, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated informed decisions on sample collection and specimen handling to enhance workflow accuracy.
- Coordinated sample collection and specimen handling processes to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Improved sample collection and specimen handling decisions to strengthen workflow accuracy.
- Oversaw sample processing and testing activities to maintain laboratory standards.
- Applied knowledge of critical values and delta checks during result review.
- Used critical value and delta check knowledge to support timely result review.
- Enabled safe result review through critical value and delta check awareness.
- Completed daily analyzer maintenance and quality control checks.
- Managed daily analyzer maintenance and quality control practices for reliable instrument performance.
- Supported analyzer readiness through daily maintenance and quality control tasks.
- Maintained precise records and entered reporting data for comprehensive laboratory documentation.
- Produced accurate records and reporting data through careful documentation.
Medical Lab Technician
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Sample testing
- Collection and interpretation of data
- Maintained accurate records and reported data to support diagnostic accuracy
- Maintained knowledge of critical values to ensure timely interventions for patient care
- Daily instrument maintenance and quality control
- Decided on optimal methods for sample collection and handling to ensure integrity
Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Palmdale, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Proper patient identification before drawing patients blood specimen
- Transported specimen samples to laboratory, ensuring timely delivery for accurate testing
- Processed specimens by canceling, ordering, or adjusting patient orders per doctor's request to maintain workflow
- Assisted microbiology lab with sample preparation and analysis to support accurate diagnostic results
Education
Certificate - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA09-2026
Bachelor's degree - clinical Lab Science
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
10-2024
AA - Liberal Arts and Science
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
US06-2020
General Education -
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
US06-2017
High school diploma - General Studies
HAROLD MCALISTER HIGH SCHOOL
US06-2007
Skills
- Laboratory Workflow Management
- Quality control testing
- Clinical Compliance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual Communication
- Teamwork
- Active Listening
Personal Information
Title: CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST
Certification
- ASCP CLS Certified License and CDPH CLS License
- ASCP MLT Certified License and CDPH MLT License
SUMMARYANDQUALIFICATIONS
- Fast learner
- Hardworking detail oriented and able to multi-task effectively.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kaiser Permanente
07.2025 - Current
Medical Lab Technician
Palmdale Medical Regional Center
02.2022 - Current
Medical Lab Technician
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
College of The Canyons
Bachelor's degree - clinical Lab Science
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
AA - Liberal Arts and Science
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
General Education -
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
High school diploma - General Studies
HAROLD MCALISTER HIGH SCHOOL