Wendy Tucker
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with a background in Core Lab and Transfusion Service, who is dedicated to quality healthcare.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, North Carolina
02.2009 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive blood tests, including, Type & Screens, Antibody ID, Crossmatching, and Antigen typing.
- Process and preserve blood products to provide life-saving support to patients.
- Maintain physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
- Perform analysis, verification, and communication of test results for medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Train new employees on instrumentation operation and maintenance.
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2001 - 03.2006
- Conducted comprehensive blood tests, including Type & Screens, Antibody ID, Crossmatching, and Antigen typing.
- Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
- Processed and preserved blood products for use in life-saving patient treatments.
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - III
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina
07.1993 - 07.2001
- As a MLS III, managed 2nd shift Core Lab team of 20 for 1 year.
- Prepared employee schedules and participated in evaluations.
- Trained new employees.
- Gathered data and specimens for research.
- Performed Hematology, Body Fluids, Chemistry, Toxicology, Urinalysis, and Lipids.
- Analyzed, verified, and communicated critical test results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC06-1993
Clinical Laboratory Science Training - Medical Laboratory Science
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC06-1993
Skills
- Skilled automated instrument operator and troubleshooter
- Problem solver and multiple task manager
- Adaptive team player and conscientious self-starter
Certification
- MT 191528 ASCP 03368017
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
02.2009 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
UNC Rex Hospital
10.2001 - 03.2006
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - III
Duke University Hospital
07.1993 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
North Carolina State University
Clinical Laboratory Science Training - Medical Laboratory Science
Duke University Hospital