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
2025.03 - 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
2023.05 - 2023.08
- 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
2022.05 - 2023.03
- 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
2020.03 - 2021.12
- 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
2020.11 - 2021.08
- 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)
2017.02 - 2018.06
- 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, MS2016-12
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
2025.03 - Current
MLT- Travel
Stability Healthcare
2023.05 - 2023.08
MLT
Baptist Medical Group
2022.05 - 2023.03
MLT
UMMC- Molecular Pathology
2020.11 - 2021.08
MLT
UMMC- The Cancer Institute
2020.03 - 2021.12
MLT
UMMC- The Mind Center- (Aric Study)
2017.02 - 2018.06
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Copiah-Lincoln Community College