Tiyonna Washington
Medical Technologist II
College Park,GA
Summary
Scientific Medical Technologist with 6 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist II
Quest Diagnostics
Tucker, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Ascent for storage and retrieval.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Certify loads to release patient results in a timely manner.
- Occasionally train employees on interpretation and certification of loads.
Medical Technologist I
Quest Diagnostics
Tucker
- Perform biochemical analysis of samples via Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) for monitoring of prescription drug use
- Ensure that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch
- Perform extraction by using the Hamilton Automated Liquid Handling Platform
- Program LC/MS machines to perform quantitative analysis of samples; interpret result data and compile data into reports for submission to certifying team
- Perform and record basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment used in analysis, multi-quant, and Ascent/Indigo
- Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates
- Certify and report out results to the client using Ascent/Indigo
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor
- Maintain production quota over 400 patient samples per day depending on the shipment volume
- Conduct stability studies on different analytes.
Bioinformatics Intern
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena
- Annotated the gene Halothiobacillus neapolitanus c2
- Worked independently and under minimum supervision
- Maintained Biology lab to cleanliness standards by washing and autoclaving dishware.
Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology Laboratory Teacher
Alcorn State University
Alcorn
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed and/or demonstrated various experiments, such as Fermentation, Standard Plate Count, and Aseptic Technique
- Taught lessons relevant to Human Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology
- Prepared lesson plans and lectures relevant to Human Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology, for Oversaw approximately 30 students, per semester
- Prepared lesson plans and lectures for class
- Supervised student on exam day testing for human anatomy/physiology and microbiology lab.
Laboratory Research Assistant
Alcorn State University
Alcorn
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Worked exclusively with the organism Histoplasma capsulatum
- Prepared solutions, agarose gels, working stocks, nutrient broths, 1X TAE and ladders
- Performed various techniques such as titration, dilution, and filtration
- Performed cloning: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Oversaw safe storage and disposal of chemicals
- Restocked various supplies in lab
- Worked with complex laboratory machinery.
Biology Tutor
Alcorn State University
Alcorn
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Prepared students to achieve success on exams, by obtaining upcoming course topics and exams from instructors, and utilizing this data to lead sessions
- Maintained data to inform instructors of questions and problems students presented in the tutoring sessions
- Prepared students to succeed on exams
- Supplied service with speed and accuracy
- Versed in Microsoft Office.
Education
Masters of Science in Biological Science -
Alcorn State University
Alcorn, MSBachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 08.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelors of Science in Biological Science - Pre-Medical
Alcorn State University
Alcorn, MSundefined
High School
Cleveland, MSSkills
Performs routine testing in a high complexity instruments
Activities
- Sigma Alpha Pi, National Honor Society of Leadership, Lorman, MS, 2016, Present
- Sigma Chi Iota, Academic Honors Society, Lorman, MS, 2015, Present
- Beta Beta Beta Honors Society, Lorman, MS, Historian, 2014, Present
- Beta Kappa Chi Honors Society, Lorman, MS, 2013, Present
- Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Lorman, MS, 2012, Present
- Math and Computer Science Club, Loman, MS, Treasurer, 2010, 2012
- Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), Lorman, MS, 2010, 2012
Certification
National Registry of Certified Chemist (Toxicological Technologist)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Medical Technologist II
Quest Diagnostics
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Georgia Southern University
08.2022 - 12.2023
National Registry of Certified Chemist (Toxicological Technologist)
12-2021
Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology Laboratory Teacher
Alcorn State University
05.2014 - 05.2016
Laboratory Research Assistant
Alcorn State University
05.2014 - 05.2016
Biology Tutor
Alcorn State University
05.2014 - 05.2015
Medical Technologist I
Quest Diagnostics
Bioinformatics Intern
Mississippi Valley State University
Masters of Science in Biological Science -
Alcorn State University
Bachelors of Science in Biological Science - Pre-Medical
Alcorn State University
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High School
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