Xavier Smith
Powell,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Technologist 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 12 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Cleveland Clinic
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
BLOOD BANK TECHNICIAN
University Hospital
- Testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and antibody identification
- Investigating abnormalities such as hemolytic diseases of the newborn, hemolytic anemias and adverse reactions to transfusion
- Supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies (diseases affecting blood clotting), for example, or candidates for organ and cellular transplantation/therapy
- Performing blood collection and processing, including selecting donors, collecting blood, typing blood and molecular testing
- Performing viral marker testing to ensure patient safety
- Managing patient blood.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Cleveland Clinic
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- Blood banking
- Laboratory testing
- Specimen collection
- Hematology testing
- Quality control
- Training and mentoring
- Hematology
- Urinalysis testing
- Chemistry testing
Certification
AMT Certified
Timeline
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Cleveland Clinic
BLOOD BANK TECHNICIAN
University Hospital
PHLEBOTOMIST
Cleveland Clinic
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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