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Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)Albany, OR Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEMedical technologist currently assisting medical laboratories with their staffing shortages. I offer a dependable, well experienced work ethic that provides providers timely results for all patient types. In addition, my mindset is the kind of detail-oriented, calm under high pressure that is needed for challenges and situations that often arise in the lab. Frequently, unique patient cases arise that require critical thinking and in-depth knowledge of lab techniques. Using these I provide fast and accurate results essential to quality driven healthcare.Authorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceMedical Laboratory Scientist TravelerNavajo Health Foundation Sage Memorial Hospital, Soliant Health - Ganado, AZ December 2023 to February 2024Generalist duties, phlebotomy as needed.Left on completion of contract.Medical Technolgist Traveler, Soliant HealthcarePortland Adventist Medical Center - Portland, ORJune 2023 to December 2023Generalist duties to include Blood Banking, Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology and Urinalysis.Left upon completion of contract.Medical Technologst Traveler, LRS HealthcareBaptist Memorial Hospital for Women and Children - Memphis, TN May 2022 to June 2023Generalist Lab duties with emphasis in critical neonatal, pediatric and obstetric patient testing. Heavy blood banking volume and advanced antibody identification. General lab duties including Chemistry, Hematology, Serology Blood Bank and limited Microbiology. Helped troubleshoot advanced Chemistry analyzer issues. Left upon completion of travel contract.Medical Technologist Traveler, LRS Healthcare/Staff Tennova Hospital Clarksville - Clarksville, TNAugust 2021 to May 2022Chemistry lead. Charge tech for night shift. General lab duties including Chemistry, Hematology, Serology and limited Microbiology. Assisted Chemistry supervisor with managerial duties related to department and performed advanced maintenance on analyzers as needed. Helped update policies and training procedures. Assisted in operation of the hospital morgue during peak pandemic period. Left upon completion and acceptance of travel contract. Medical Technologst Traveler, LRS HealthcareMCKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER - Springfield, OR April 2021 to July 2021Generalist position including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Serology and limited Microbiology. Heavy blood banking responsibilities due to large volume of open heart and elective surgeries performed at this facility. Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance performed on various analyzers in the lab. Helped validate new assays, middleware programs, QC and test validation. Left upon completion of travel contract.Medical Technologst Traveler, LRS HealthcareCURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL - Gold Beach, OROctober 2020 to April 2021Generalist position including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Serology and limited Microbiology. Helped validate new assays, QC and analyzer test reagents. Trained and mentored new Technologists as needed. Troubleshooted any analyzer issues and performed as needed QC and analyzer maintenance.Left upon completion of travel contract.Medical Technologist LeadSAMARITIAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL - Albany, ORMarch 2020 to October 2020Managed Chemistry department. Assigned and submitted CAP proficiency testing. Investigated root causes and corrected any deficiencies discovered. Worked as a generalist in multiple departments in the lab. Took inventory of all Chemistry and various lab materials and ordered as needed. Investigated and solved mechanical issues with analyzers. Validated and paralleled new assays and miscellaneous tests for Chemistry department. Linearity studies. Evaluated Levy-Jenning chart QC data and adjusted if any trends or issues were noted. Performed assay calibrations as needed. Performed full range of manual and automated test procedures across multiple laboratory departments including Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, and limited Microbiology. Left after 6mo review results and pursued travel contracts. Medical technologst/Chem LeadWARNER HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES - Clinton, ILMay 2016 to January 2020Lead Chemistry tech responsible for calibrating, maintaining analyzers. Performed daily controls according to manufacturer recommendations. Updated QC logs and charts. Assisted with performing QA/ correlation studies related to Chemistry assay performance. Responsible for managing Chemistry inventory and communicating with supply vendors when necessary. Writing and updating policies and procedures.Performing precision, accuracy and correlative studies on I-STAT POC analyzer. Carried out blood typing, antibody screening and cross matching of blood in both trauma and routine patients. Reviewing and entering both arterial blood gas and Urinalysis results manually. Performed various phlebotomy in trauma, inpatient and outpatient settings. Processed send out specimens and communicated with send out reference labs on behalf of providers to assist with correct test ordering to provide better service to patients. Left to pursue various career opportunities in Oregon. Medical Technologist, Traveler to Perm, KA Recruiting Jackson County Memorial Hospital - Altus, OKOctober 2013 to May 2016Responsible for supervising and running all lab departments with minimal staff on third shift. Performed daily maintenance and QC on multiple analyzers.Investigate QC problems and determine root causes and possible trends in data. Charge tech on third shift. Trained and mentored new staff and students. Left to be closer to terminally ill family member. Career BreakSpringfield, ILOctober 2012 to October 2013Focused on taking care of ill family member and college courses. Medical TechnologistSpringfield Clinic - Springfield, ILAugust 2010 to October 2012Collect, prepare and analyze various patient specimens for outpatient and send out testing. Verify, record and report lab results. Ensure compliance with all state and federal laboratory regulations. Maintained cleanliness and organization of the lab and analyzers. Helped run multiple small satellite labs independently every other weekend and as needed for staffing shortages. Left upon acceptance of travel contract.Laboratory Technician II/ Blood Component Production Specialist Central Illinois Community Blood Center - Springfield, IL August 2006 to October 2010Manufactured various components from whole blood donations. Performed advanced procedures and techniques including leukoreduction, irradiation washing and de-glyis of blood and blood products. Performed various QC procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and AABB regulations and standards. Assisted with blood product delivery and logistics to client facilities and donor send out testing. Left to focus on school and care of ill family member. Phlebotemist/ Lab AssistantMemorial Medical Center - Springfield, ILJuly 2005 to October 2006Performed routine and advanced venipuncture in acute, chronic and outpatient settings. Processed samples for multiple laboratory departments and checked send out sample for accuracy and completeness prior to shipping. Managed phone calls and answered laboratory related questions. Left to focus on degree related job.EducationBS in CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCEUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD - Springfield, IL May 2010AS in PRE-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYLINCOLNLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEMay 2007Skills In-depth clinical knowledge and practical laboratory experience Calm under pressure High professional ethics Problem solving Taking initiative confidently Microbiology Venipuncture APIs Middleware Phlebotomy Hematolgy Clinical chemistry Immunology Immunohematolgy Hemostasis Advanced Lab Analyzer Training/Troubleshooting Laboratory information management systems Management Charge Technologist Serology UrinalysisAwardsScholarship for Clinical Laboratory ScienceAugust 2007Central Illinois Community Blood CenterScholarship for Clinical Laboratory ScienceAugust 2008Central Illinois Community Blood CenterCertifications and LicensesASCP Certification |
