Valerie Maloney
Greenbelt,Maryland
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Immunochemistry and Phlebotomy. Familiar with CDC, CLIA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering many years of clinical expertise.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Infectious Disease
Walter Reed Army National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
02.2017 - Current
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods, using CHCS.
- Operated Panther, Cobas 6800, Bactec, Pheonix, Maldi-Tof, Biofire, Gene Xpert, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Anaylyze and communicate communicable disease data to infection control.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Generalist cm.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiology Technologist
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glenn Burnie, MD
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Chemistry
National Institutes Of Health
Bethesda, MD
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods, Soft
- Operated, Roche-Cobas, Simens-X-Pand-Dimensions exl-200, Nova 8-series, Iris Ichem Velocity, IQ Elite, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures, parallel testing
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Suburban Hospital Healthcare System
Bethesda, MD
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods, using Meditech, McKesson and Soft.
- Isolate and identify micro-organism from a variety of clinical specimens
- Morphological ,biochemical and instrumentation using Microscan, Gene X-pert, Bactec 9240 and PBP2 techniques.
- Participates in training of Medical technologist students, new employees on rotation.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist/Core Team Leader
University Of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
06.2000 - 08.2008
- Review QC and determine acceptability by applying guidelines of QA/QC.
- Evaluate plates for pathogenicity, susceptibility by Vitek -2and Kirby-Bauer techniques.
- Perform simple to complex laboratory testing and procedures within microbiology , Virology and Molecular.
- Attend and deliver in service training programs to staff and for profession growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Marymount College
Tarrytown, NYAssociate of Science - Medical Laboratory Specialist
School of Healthcare Science, USAF
Wichita Falls, TexasSkills
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Generalist
Maintain high standards of quality control
Utilize such instruments as Panther, Cobas, Biofire, GeneX-pert, Maldi-Tof, Pheonix, Bactec
LIS used CHCS, SOFT, Meditech, Cerner Millineum
- Microorganism Isolation
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Testing and Analysis
- Infection Control, MDRO, ESBL, MRSA, VRE
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- QC Reporting
- Lab Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
United States Air Force, Honor Graduate Phase II, Honorable discharge
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)cm
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Infectious Disease
Walter Reed Army National Military Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiology Technologist
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Chemistry
National Institutes Of Health
06.2015 - 06.2016
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Suburban Hospital Healthcare System
08.2008 - 06.2015
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist/Core Team Leader
University Of Maryland Medical System
06.2000 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Marymount College
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Specialist
School of Healthcare Science, USAF
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