Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Victoria Thomas

Woodville,MS

Summary

Reliable and dedicated Laboratory Technician with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MLT

Field Memorial Community Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintains quality control, calibrations and maintenance throughout night shift.
  • Uses Maintenance Manuals and/or Manufacturer telephone Technical Support services to troubleshoot problems.
  • Performs Phlebotomy and lab testing in all departments for ER and Medical-Surgical floor patients.
  • Collection and processing of Blood Bank samples for transfusions.

MLT- Travel

Stability Healthcare
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed all night shift quality control and calibration procedures.
  • Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Supervised and instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
  • Ran all tests in each ER laboratory department.

MLT

Baptist Medical Group
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Phlebotomy and specimen collections.
  • Ensured accurate testing, documentation and reporting of lab results for clinical departments including Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology and Urinalysis.
  • Supervised and instructed new technicians.

MLT

UMMC- The Cancer Institute
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Received, ordered, and processed patient specimens from the Hematology/Oncology Cancer Institute as well as external clinics.
  • Coordinated the shipment of specimens to appropriate performing labs.
  • Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
  • Processed specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, and dilutions.
  • Consulted with doctors upon the identification of abnormal/immature CBC cells.
  • Cut, stained and mounted bone marrow samples for assessment by pathologist.
  • Performed chemistry, urinalysis, and bone marrow preparation for blood units release.
  • Supervised or instructed new technicians in Receiving, Hematology, Chemistry and Urinalysis departments.

MLT

UMMC- Molecular Pathology
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Transferred from Cancer Institute to Molecular Pathology to assist in molecular testing during COVID Pandemic.
  • Conducted manual and robotic DNA extraction/PCR tests.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss project progress with other team members.

MLT

UMMC- The Mind Center- (Aric Study)
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collected, processed, and handled blood and other specimens following established research laboratory protocols.
  • Analyzed specimen abnormalities and determined root causes of rejections.
  • Managed labeling, storing and freezing of all specimens prior to shipment.
  • Maintained a log of all sample information throughout the courses of research projects.
  • Coordinated the procurement and arrangement of laboratory supplies to support the establishment of a new laboratory for an expanding research program.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
12-2016

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Equipment Testing and Calibrations
  • Coagulation, Hematology and Blood Bank
  • Blood and Urine Analysis
  • Chemistry and Immunology

Certification

MLT ASCP Board of Certification, 07/2026

References

  • Sergio Velasco, 1 (831) 776-8070, Exceptional Community Hospital- Yuma, AZ
  • Karim Moshrefi , 1 (817) 307- 4699, Exceptional Community Hospital- Yuma, AZ

Timeline

MLT

Field Memorial Community Hospital
03.2025 - Current

MLT- Travel

Stability Healthcare
05.2023 - 08.2023

MLT

Baptist Medical Group
05.2022 - 03.2023

MLT

UMMC- Molecular Pathology
11.2020 - 08.2021

MLT

UMMC- The Cancer Institute
03.2020 - 12.2021

MLT

UMMC- The Mind Center- (Aric Study)
02.2017 - 06.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Victoria Thomas