Winifred Clark
Disabled Veteran
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
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Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Night Shift Lead/Technician 40+hrs/week
Western Missouri Medical Center
Warrensburg, MO
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Provides positive leadership and an effective working
Perform other essential duties as assigned. - Accurately performs testing in all departments to include but not limited to Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Microbiology and Blood Banking.
- Handles routine and complex troubleshooting of instruments, quality control and makes appropriate judgements concerning specimen quality.
- Prepares reports for review concerning events and incidents.
- Trainednew hires/students and participates in department competency testing as well as CAP surveys.
- Has working knowledge of CERNER & AMS
- Documents critical values and release results to inpatient and outside parties according to policy and confidentiality guidelines.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Salem Memorial District Hospital
Salem, MO
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals when needed to provide optimal patient care.
- Participated in continuing education activities such as seminars or workshops related to medical technology advancements.
- Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
- Designed and executed laboratory testing to record observations and interpret findings.
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
UPMC St. Margaret
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Generalist Automated testing lab with concentration as a Generalist
- Responsible for every aspect of the lab to include but not limited to Hematology, Chemistry, Coag, Microbiology, Blood Bank and processing
- Excellent communication skills with clinical staff, patients and physicians.
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Conducted microscopic examinations of body fluids such as urine or blood samples.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy prior to analysis or testing of specimens.
- Assisted with the training of new personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Interpreted data from various sources including patient history, lab results, imaging studies.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization.
- Identified discrepancies in test results that may indicate errors in specimen collection or processing methods.
- Provided technical support to clinicians regarding specimen collection requirements or other pertinent issues.
- Developed new methods for increasing efficiency within the laboratory setting.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as CLIA.
- Participated in continuing education activities such as seminars or workshops related to medical technology advancements.
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, GA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
- Prepared reagents, media, stains, solutions, and other materials used in testing procedures.
- Analyzed organizational, civilian and administrative policies and SOPs
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as CLIA.
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Roy L. Schneider Regional Medical Center
United States Virgin Islands, VI
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Generalist position, Blood Bank, phlebotomy as needed, COVID Testing, Chemistry, Coag, Hematology, Urinalysis, LIS
- Analyze body fluids: blood, urine, tissue to record normal or abnormal findings
- Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying cell and cell morphology, blood type and antibody identification as well as compatibility with donor units
- Ensures accountability of specimens received, communication with sending facilities, correct disposition of specimens and requests for testing, and proper handling procedures
- Operate complex analyzers, maintain equipment, perform quality controls and log appropriate data into the lab information system
- Responsible for training junior techs through various departments while minimizing any lapse in communication with physicians and staff to ensure patient result in a timely manner
- Ensures accountability of specimens received, communication with sending facilities, correct disposition of specimens and requests for testing, and proper handling procedures
- Implements requirements for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program which regulates exposure and/or potential exposure to contagious and/or infectious agents
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
UPMC East
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Generalist Automated testing lab with concentration as a Generalist
- Responsible for every aspect of the lab to include but not limited to Hematology, Chemistry, Coag, Microbiology, Blood Bank and processing
- Excellent communication skills with clinical staff, patients and physicians.
- Supervised, managed oversaw, researched and administered program requirements per SOP
- Coordinated the work of others via staff scheduling.
- Identified and analyzed issues, problems and challenges involving departmental policies while providing management with guidelines and regulation.
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Cerner
Lagrange, GA
09.2019 - 12.2019
- In-patient, quality assurance, proficiency and competency testing
- Used clinical/theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret and report lab data
- Maintained current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures, delivered briefings and correspondence to staff for materials, cost and availability of lab data
- Practiced information monitoring, investigation, resolution and hand-off to team members
- Performed other duties as assigned
- Interpreted data from various sources including patient history, lab results, imaging studies.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
DOD Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Womack Army Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed test classified as high priority needing a rapid turnaround time
- Performed a wide variety of test and procedures using instrumentation that is considered elaborate and complex to include but not limited to whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine and other body fluids for microscopic examination
- Worked closely with doctors to ensure proficient, consistent and high quality patient care from informal to formal phase
- Investigated and advised staff at all levels on compliance and effectiveness of equipment at the department level while providing technical advice and assistance
- prepared and entered all specimen and patient data into CHCS and placed specimens on the automated hematology track system, chemistry & coagulation analyzer
- Compiled, extracted, analyzed, maintained & monitored a comprehensive Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) program which met the requirements of the accrediting and licensing agencies for statistical data review.
- Analyzed, reviewed and made recommendations for changes to SOPs, manuals and instructions for new and revised technical, administrative and clerical procedures for the laboratory.
- Consulted with pathologist for diagnosis upon discovery of abnormal cells.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety, analyzed and identified problem area, reviewed progress and provided guidance for staff
Education
BBA - Marketing
Strayer University
Roswell, GA06.2010
Professional References
Rachel Austin, Medical Technology Supervisor, WMMC, 660-262-7453, raustin@emmc.com
Emma CayGill, Medical Technology Laboratory Director, WMMC, 660-262-7453, ecayhill@wmmc.com
Chloe Knoblauch, Medical Tech 1, WMMC,660-262-7453, cknoblauch@wmmc.com
Timeline
Contract Night Shift Lead/Technician 40+hrs/week
Western Missouri Medical Center
06.2024 - 12.2024
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Salem Memorial District Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2024
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
UPMC St. Margaret
07.2022 - 07.2023
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Southeast Georgia Health System
08.2021 - 06.2022
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Roy L. Schneider Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 07.2021
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
UPMC East
01.2020 - 01.2021
Contract Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Cerner
09.2019 - 12.2019
DOD Medical Laboratory Technician 40+hrs/week
Womack Army Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2019
BBA - Marketing
Strayer University
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