Verzelle Kennon
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at IDEXX Laboratories, skilled in equipment calibration and quality control procedures. Adept at training and mentoring staff, enhancing laboratory efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in all laboratory processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Central Bone Technician
Tissue Innovation
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and improving technician training programs.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
Quality Control Technician
Path AI
11.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
Education
Bachelor In Medical Laboratory Science - Environmental Science
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Quality testing
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Equipment calibration
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
08.2022 - 01.2025
Central Bone Technician
Tissue Innovation
06.2018 - 07.2022
Quality Control Technician
Path AI
11.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor In Medical Laboratory Science - Environmental Science
Walden University
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