Willerm Jean
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Professioonal, well-versed in performing tests such as urinalysis, blood gasses and blood smears. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 11 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Scripps Mercy Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned duties from inception to completion
- Perform specimen analysis in an efficient and accurate manner
- Serve as primary contact for the team, educating patients on process and reviewing all data
- Record results on appropriate worksheets and in assigned software
- Utilize various electronic data processing systems to generate correspondence
- Display excellent written/verbal communication skills while working independently to complete assignments
- Conduct quality control, instrumentation, and calibration, and troubleshooting, following established principles and methods
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians and other members of the clinical staff
- Strictly adhere to quality assurance programs in support of accurate lab results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Zoetis Reference Laboratory
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepares materials for chemical analysis and analyzer maintenance using manual and automated pipettes
- Follows standard operating guidelines to maintain accurate results
- Solves complex problems with materials, technology, or processes to improve and achieve desired outcomes
- Performs sample dilutions and adjust to measured volumes
- Documents new and existing processes while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Utilized lateral flow testing techniques in the detection of pathogenic agents
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment and maintained appropriate logs and documentation as necessary.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Brown University School of Public Health
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Contributed to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards
- Complied with governmental and accreditation regulations
- Collected blood/research samples from participants according to laboratory policies and procedures and utilized ELISA based instrumentation to analyzes participant samples
- Labeled and recorded test tubes, logs procedures in a logbook, and schedules procedures as necessary
- Maintained required records, reports, and statistics as directed
- Utilized and maintained clinical trial databases to inventory samples and stored relevant specimen data
- Worked closely with multiple faculty members and other research team members on a wide range of project-related tasks, including data collection, drafting of reports, organization of project materials, and assistance with development of research proposals
- Assisted the Lead Coordinator and Principal Investigator with project reports and helped report updates
- Helped to prepare and update SOPs
- Helped with routine lab management duties.
Medical Laboratory Technician
South County Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Collected and process donor samples for processing and testing
- Maintained active communication with other service areas to ensure accurate documentation and quality
- Issues blood products upon request by performing an accurate clerical check of patient and donor information by cross-referencing request with blood bank files according to standard operating procedure
- Utilized ELISA testing techniques in the detection of antibody in human blood
- Performs crossmatch of patient specimens and donor blood for transfusions by using tubes, centrifuges, and specimens from patients and donors
- Performed antigen and antibody testing in accordance with standard operating guidelines.
Interpretation Scientist
Dominion Diagnostics
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Prepared samples for analysis using complex toxicology instrumentation, including automated liquid handlers, and LC-MS/MS analyzers
- Performed diagnostic testing procedures to identify and quantify the level of specific drugs in body fluids
- Aided physicians in identifying and monitoring illicit and prescribed drug use
- Conducted diagnostic testing in high volume core lab
- Assisted in the validation and implementation of new laboratory testing instruments
- Aided in the start-up of the blood lab department
- Evaluated and documented the competency of new testing personnel
- Provided COVID-19 tests including COVID RT-Swab tests, COVID Rapid Antigen test, and COVID antibody rapid tests.
Assistant Quality Assurance Personnel
Naval Branch Health Clinic
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed complex laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids
- Adhered and promoted adherence to laboratory policies
- Processed specimens received from other medical departments
- Supported to other Naval medical facilities
- Responsible for accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test results and quality control
- Communicated with physicians and medical personnel
- Disposed of specimens that have been contaminated
- Performed biological/microbiological examinations on clinical and environmental specimens to detect and identify any microbial agents of disease
- Performed record keeping and created purchase orders, ordered supplies, and assisted with laboratory maintenance as required
- Prepared and updated written reports and procedure manuals
- Monitored and ordered laboratory supplies, reagent, and control non-contracted laboratory products
- Tested and released samples requiring microbiological analysis
- Performed routine and specialized testing in bacteriology including reading cultures and susceptibility testing of urine and respiratory specimen
- Performed POCT at patient bed side such as bleeding time
- Performed post vasectomy / infertility testing and microscopic examination of urine.
Assistant QA Personnel/ Urinalysis Section Supervisor
Naval Health Clinic New England
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Assisted in the managing of the College of American Pathologist (CAP) proficiency testing program for the department
- Identified training needs and assured that everyone performing tests received regular in-service training and education
- Maintained a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program appropriate for the laboratory testing performed
- Prepared a comprehensive competency assessment plan and evaluated and documented the competency of testing personnel
- Assisted in providing training on molecular biology and/ or microbiology topics including sample collection and analysis
- Performed hematology and coagulation diagnostic testing, including CBC with differential cell count and PT/INR testing
- Performed molecular testing/ identification of vaginitis using the BD Affirm microbial identification system
- Helped with management and control of quality assurance processes
- Processed quality audits and quality assurance
- Established performance standards, employee training and development, determining employee responsibilities, evaluating performance, and rewarding as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2020
Associates of Science in Health Sciences -
George Washington University
Washington, DC01.2015
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Quality testing
- Molecular diagnostics
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Procedures
- Lab testing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment Calibration
- Laboratory Information Systems
Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (Medical Laboratory Technician Certification), 2013
- California Department of Public Health Certified (Medical Laboratory Technician), 2022
- CITI PROGRAM: Group 1: Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers and Key Personnel Certification
- CITI PROGRAM: GCP- Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research certification
Military Experience
United States Navy, Honorable Discharge, 2011-2016, Petty Officer 3rd Class
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Scripps Mercy Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician
Zoetis Reference Laboratory
08.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Brown University School of Public Health
04.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
South County Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
Interpretation Scientist
Dominion Diagnostics
08.2016 - 07.2021
Assistant Quality Assurance Personnel
Naval Branch Health Clinic
07.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant QA Personnel/ Urinalysis Section Supervisor
Naval Health Clinic New England
03.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
Grand Canyon University
Associates of Science in Health Sciences -
George Washington University
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