Tomeka D. Mcleod
Burlington,NC
Summary
Skilled laboratory scientist with significant expertise in diagnostic testing and quality control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical teams, ensuring accurate and timely results. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of laboratory protocols and safety standards. Highly focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through precise data interpretation and problem-solving.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted laboratory tests and analyses to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance the accuracy of test results and reduce turnaround times.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures, best practices, and safety measures to promote a cohesive team environment.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other bodily fluids to ensure accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained advanced laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety protocols.
Phlebotomist III
PathGroup
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Phlebotomy
- Customer Service
- Specimen Processing
- Hematology
- Manual Differential
- Problem Solving
Medical Laboratory Technician
Guilford Co. Public Health
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Generalist: Chemistry, Hematology, RPR, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Panther for DNA testing
- Specimen Processing for State and Quest, Phlebotomy
- SURRG for CDC
- Problem Solving
Medical Laboratory Technician
Person Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Generalist: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology
- Specimen Processing
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
Medical Laboratory Technician
UNC Healthcare
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Process specimens(Pouring off and spinning down)
- Unpacking specimens received in lab
- Problem resolution
- Training new employees
- Customer Service
Medical Laboratory Technician
Solstas Lab Partners
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Perform wet preps and genprobes
- Perform stool kit testing for C. Difficle, H. Pylori, and Fecal Lactoferrin
Laboratory Technician
On Assignment Temporary
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Performed phlebotomy on adults and children.
- Performed wet mounts, prosthetic secretions, urine dipsticks, urine microscopic, KOH skin preps, automated Hematology and urine pregnancy tests. Performed centrifugation and pour-offs. Performed daily and monthly QC and surveys.
- Packaged specimens to be sent to Cornerstone Lab and LabCorp
Lab Services Team Leader
Laboratory Corp. of America
11.2001 - 12.2005
- Performed centrifugation and pour-offs. Packaged specimens to be sent to the State Lab and LabCorp.
- Ordered and maintained supplies. Scheduled and trained employees.
- Performed CAP and Accutest surveys, urine pregnancy tests, urine dipsticks, wet mounts, urethral smears Gonorrhea and urine cultures, automated CBC, and phlebotomy on adults and children.
- Performed QC, maintained monthly testing totals, helped to implement new procedures and protocols, wrote training manual for new employees, acted as liaison between the Health Dept. and LabCorp.l
Medical Laboratory Technician
UNC Chapel Hill
10.1998 - 11.2001
- Processed specimen to be delivered to appropriate departments
- Centrifuged specimens when necessary
- Poured off specimens when necessary, sometimes using a specimen hood
- Cleaned and autoclaved glassware
- Customer Service
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
08.1995 - 10.1998
- Performed wet preps and genprobes
- Interpreted bacterial growth on appropriate media
- Performed affirmatory testing on bacteria
- Set-up specimens on appropriate media
- Performed gram stains
- Set-up viteks
Education
A.A.S. - Medical Laboratory Technology
Alamance Community College
Haw River, NC05.1994
Associate in Arts - undefined
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC07.2012
Skills
- Familiar with Siemens Exl, Beckman Coulter ActDif, Becman Coulter LH 750, Clinitek Atlas, Clinitek Advantus, Sysmex UF1000i, BioMerieux Vitek, Coulter, Olympus, Elx800, Bartels Prime, System Baxter, Kirby-Bauer Stampers, Sysmex k4500, Sysmex CA1000, Clinitek 100, Beckman Coulter AcT5, ABX Minos STE, ABX Helios, Hologic Panther, computer, fax machine, multiline telephone, ten-key calculator, microscope, and centrifuge
Certification
American Society of Clinical Pathologist-ASCP Dec 1994.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
12.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist III
PathGroup
03.2019 - 07.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Guilford Co. Public Health
04.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Person Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
UNC Healthcare
04.2014 - 02.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
Solstas Lab Partners
10.2012 - 03.2014
Laboratory Technician
On Assignment Temporary
01.2007 - 05.2009
Lab Services Team Leader
Laboratory Corp. of America
11.2001 - 12.2005
Medical Laboratory Technician
UNC Chapel Hill
10.1998 - 11.2001
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
08.1995 - 10.1998
Associate in Arts - undefined
Alamance Community College
A.A.S. - Medical Laboratory Technology
Alamance Community College