Zoraida Aranda
Sunrise ,FL
Summary
Seeking a position as a Medical Lab Technologist or Microbiologist, where my skills can be a valuable asset to your organization, and where experience will be further developed and utilized.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
HCA Westside Regional Hospital
Plantation, Fl
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
Medical Technology Generalist
Lee Health System – Cape Coral Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
08.2018 - 11.2023
- Performed complex and basic patient testing
- Performance of daily quality control and entering data, analyzing and troubleshooting
- Full specialization in all kind of microbiologic cultures
Medical Technology Generalist
Lee Health System – HealthPark Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Performance of daily quality control and entering data, analyzing and troubleshooting
- Perform CBC, differential and cell morphology; platelets estimate, reticulocytes using the coulter, Sysmex equipment.
Medical Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
12.2004 - 03.2010
- Responsible for analyses of Biochemical and clinical test.
- Working with different instruments: Vitros, Cobas, Blood gas Gems analyzers.
- Responsible for the analyses of Biological fluid sample by standard operating procedures, as Blood Sugar, Liver, Renal, Heart function test.
Medical Technologist
Gambro Laboratories (DAVITAS Reference lab)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2003 - 01.2006
- Full specialized in perform all kind of microbiologic cultures for renal failure and dialysis patient
- Expertise in miscellaneous tests and Build load of all tests.
- Maintained and Calibrated Laboratory Equipment.
- Excellent skill for Quality Control data maintained
Medical Technologist: Hematology, Chemistry, Serology and Microbiology
Memorial Hospital Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Collect blood, tissue and other lab specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Examination of samples using instrumentation for chemistry like: Fusion 5.0, Vitros 350, Cobas.
- Performance of daily Quality control and entering data, analyzing and troubleshoot.
- Perform CBC, differential and cell morphology; platelets estimate, reticulocytes using the coulter, Sysmex equipment.
- Serology test as Streptococcus, Mono test, HIV test, Hepatitis RPR.
- Microbiology: set up of cultures, antibiotics and sensitivity.
Medical Technologist
Hialeah Hospital
Miami, FL
04.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for Chemical and Clinical Test, analyses of Microbiology, Bacteriology, Fungal, Culture, Microscope, Biochemical analyzer, etc.
Education
Master - Family Psychotherapist
Ecotheos International University
Miami, FL01.2012
Bilingual Education
University Ana G. Mendez
Miami01.2008
Medical technologist - undefined
University Catholic of Manizales
01.1987
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of molecular biology and genetics, bacteriology, chemistry, hematology and Immunohematology as related to public health
- Observes and records growth motility, morphology, and staining characteristics of propagated bacteria and their biochemical reactions on various media
- Prepares case reports of laboratory results
- Maintains various laboratory records and prepares periodic and special reports of laboratory reports
- Remarkable working knowledge of bacteriological agents and standard chemical, bacteriological, parasitological and serological tests and procedures
- Knowledge of basic computers; special programs for labs and hospital as MOCHA, Soft,Carecast, Meditech etc
Certification
Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology and Immunohematology
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with 23 years of experience.
- Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical
- Strong knowledge of standard laboratory methods and equipment collaborating and liaising with health care professionals, industrial/clinical colleagues.
- Undertaking work aimed at helping to prevent the spread of infections within hospitals.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
HCA Westside Regional Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Medical Technology Generalist
Lee Health System – Cape Coral Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2023
Medical Technology Generalist
Lee Health System – HealthPark Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2019
Medical Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
12.2004 - 03.2010
Medical Technologist
Gambro Laboratories (DAVITAS Reference lab)
04.2003 - 01.2006
Medical Technologist: Hematology, Chemistry, Serology and Microbiology
Memorial Hospital Pembroke Pines
01.2001 - 05.2005
Medical Technologist
Hialeah Hospital
04.1997 - 01.1999
Bilingual Education
University Ana G. Mendez
Medical technologist - undefined
University Catholic of Manizales
Master - Family Psychotherapist
Ecotheos International University