Yarsha Jenkins
Cordova,USA
Summary
Demonstrated dedication and expertise as medical lab scientist while pursuing opportunities to expand laboratory science knowledge, enhance leadership skills, and cultivate professional relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Collierville, TN
10.2024 - Current
- Led laboratory operations to ensure timely and accurate test results for patient care.
- Optimized workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in specimen analysis and reporting.
- Collaborated with medical staff to interpret test results and provide clinical insights.
- Developed and revised standard operating procedures to streamline laboratory practices.
- Conducted troubleshooting of complex laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational readiness.
- Maintained high standards of quality control and assurance, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring availability of reagents and consumables for uninterrupted operation.
- Optimized laboratory equipment usage by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, minimizing downtime.
- Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate test results to clinicians for informed decisionmaking.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
Clinical Lab Scientist-PRN
St. Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2023 - Current
- Achieved precise identification of bacteria through effective analysis of respiratory and miscellaneous cultures. Utilized biochemical testing and instrumental analysis to enhance laboratory efficiency. Contributed to microbiology department by adhering to standard operating procedures for reporting results.
Medical Technologist II
Methodist Lebonheur Children’s Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Reported test results promptly while adhering to laboratory quality control procedures and regulatory standards. Assisted in managing resources including productivity, supplies, instruments, and equipment. Completed assigned tasks efficiently in microbiology, virology, and immunology.
Medical Lab Technologist
Idexx Laboratories
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Processed and analyzed clinical samples to identify bacteria and fungi using automated and manual techniques. Conducted diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy specimens. Maintained sample integrity during laboratory testing and accurately recorded and released results following standard operating procedures.
Medical Technologist PRN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Achieved accurate test processing through effective specimen reception, identification, organization, and prioritization. Enhanced laboratory efficiency in core lab and blood bank by executing and reporting tests as requested. Improved quality control and instrument reliability through diligent maintenance and inventory management. Strengthened patient identification protocols to minimize errors and elevate patient outcomes.
Medical Technologist
CQuentia Labs, LLC
Germantown, TN
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Achieved compliance with established procedures and protocols for patient sample processing in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing. Executed molecular biology techniques, including PCR and next-generation sequencing, while maintaining rigorous laboratory practices. Enhanced quality control and assurance processes for specimen management.
Medical Technologist II PRN
Methodist Healthcare
Germantown, TN
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted precise testing of laboratory specimens and communicated results promptly following established protocols. Supported adherence to quality control procedures and compliance with regulatory standards. Assisted in managing resources effectively, including productivity, supplies, and equipment. Organized work tasks to fulfill job responsibilities efficiently. Collaborated with team members to share job responsibilities and provided guidance to student technologists.
Medical Technologist
Oxford Immunotec, Inc.
Memphis, TN
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Achieved accurate tuberculosis testing through T-spot and ELISA methods. Facilitated collaboration among healthcare professionals to address test results effectively.
Medical Technologist I PRN
Methodist Healthcare
Germantown, TN
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Performed evaluations and reported on technical laboratory procedures for patient specimens to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. Supported adherence to established procedures for laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards.
Medical Technologist Student
Methodist Healthcare
Germantown, TN
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted in conducting technical laboratory procedures on neonates, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patient specimens under supervision to support disease diagnosis and treatment. Performed tasks in various laboratory sections including microbiology, bacteriology, blood bank, chemistry, diagnostic immunology, hematology, and toxicology.
Non-Negative Certifying Scientist
Advanced Toxicology Network
Memphis, TN
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Performed certified review of all initial and confirmation data gathered from GC/MS and Olympus analyzers, including verification of all chain of custody documents, quality controls, and calibrations. Ensured initial testing is complete and accurate. Reviewed, certified and accurately reported an acceptable number of non-negative specimens.
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Operator
Advanced Toxicology Network
Memphis, TN
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Operated GC/MS instrument, reviewing and accurately entering data into computer applying quality control rules to all confirmation assays. Ensured that instruments were in optimal working condition, performing and documenting instrument maintenance and keeping the instruments up-dated with current procedural information.
Education
ASCP Leadership Certificate - undefined
Chicago, IL08.2018
Master’s Degree - Clinical Lab Science
University Health and Science Center
Memphis, TN08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
08.2008
Honors High School Diploma - undefined
Overton High School
Memphis, TN05.2003
Skills
- Research education in scientific writing, literature searches, and statistics
- Public speaking and presentation experiences
- Integrity, ethical, and civic-minded
- Knowledge and understanding of numerous laboratory analyzers such as GC/MS Agilent
- Olympus AU Chemistry Analyzer, OTHRO ProVue, Siemens Vista, Aptio Automation, Sysmex
- VITEK, IRIS, Bactec, Hamilton, KingFisher, Tecan, NextSeq 500 Illumina, MiSeq System, Illumina, Beckman Coulter DxH 600, ACL Elite, Vitros 350 and 5600, Cobas Roche &Maldi-Tof
HONORS & AWARDS
Pathway to Professionalism Grant by the Alliance Women Philanthropist Giving Circle, Nominated for Brenda G. Davis Outstanding CLS Graduate Student, National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Senior Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Lab Scientist-PRN
St. Francis Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist II
Methodist Lebonheur Children’s Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2024
Medical Lab Technologist
Idexx Laboratories
11.2020 - 05.2022
Medical Technologist PRN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Technologist
CQuentia Labs, LLC
12.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Technologist II PRN
Methodist Healthcare
09.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Technologist
Oxford Immunotec, Inc.
11.2015 - 09.2017
Medical Technologist I PRN
Methodist Healthcare
09.2015 - 09.2017
Medical Technologist Student
Methodist Healthcare
07.2014 - 09.2015
Non-Negative Certifying Scientist
Advanced Toxicology Network
05.2010 - 05.2013
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Operator
Advanced Toxicology Network
07.2008 - 05.2010
ASCP Leadership Certificate - undefined
Master’s Degree - Clinical Lab Science
University Health and Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Honors High School Diploma - undefined
Overton High School