Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Laboratory Technologist

Chemistry ~ Hematology ~ Microbiology ~ Phlebotomy ~ Serology ~ Immunohematology

Lab Equipment Maintenance & Operation ~ Quality Control & Assurance ~ Proficiency Testing

         Extensive experience in phlebotomy, specimen processing, lab equipment calibration and maintenance, diagnostic testing, quality control, and steering constant compliance with JCAHO, hospital policies, and laboratory guidelines.

         Vast experience in procedures related to urinalysis, serology, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

         Excel in troubleshooting, identifying and swiftly resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.

         Outstanding blend of prioritization, organizational, documentation and multi-tasking skills.

         Advanced user of a wide range of LIS (laboratory information systems) and Microsoft Office applications.

         Adept at gram staining, bacterial identification, toxicology testing, infectious disease testing, and verifying test result validity.

         Proven ability to understand and communicate clinical information, work in cross-disciplinary teams, and handle project tasks independently according to demanding schedules.

Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, Florida, 2013 to Present

Medical Technologist (ASCP)

         Directly support physicians in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in patients by performing the complete spectrum of laboratory procedures on analytical specimens.

         Prepare, analyze, validate and report hematology, chemistry, serology, and microbiology results using automated systems and manual methods (e.g. cell counts).

         Accurately interpret positive blood culture gram stains and wet preps.

         Proficiently calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot hematology instrumentation spanning Coulter Beckman DX800s, Iris/AX-4280 ARKRAY Max, Sysmex CA1500, Minividas, Verify Now, and Westcore Stainer.

         Perform chemistry tests with Siemens Dimension RXL, Siemens Dimension Vista, TliIq Rapid Fetal Fibronectin, Advanced Instruments Model 3300 Osmolality, Beckman Airfuge, Ultracentrifuge ACR 90 Rotor, and Roche AVL 9180 Electric Analyzer.

         Conduct microbiology lab testing encompassing Alere Techlab CDiff Quick check COMPLETE Toxin A & B, Meridian illumipro-10 CDiff DNA, Quidel Sofia Flu and RSV, Meridian Immuno Card STAT Crypto/Giardia, Alere Techlab Leuko Ezvue, Cardinal Health Strep (dipstick rapid test), Alere Binax Now Legionella Urinary Antigen Card, Hemoccult SENSA Fecal Occult Blood, Culture Set-up, and BD Diagnostic Bactec FX.

         Demonstrate exemplary skills in serology via RPR antigen card testing, Tox/See kit, Cardinal Health hCG Combo, Rapid HIV 1/2 antibody test, Poly STAT Mono test, and drug testing (therapeutic and drugs of abuse).

Pine Ridge Indian Health Reservation, South Dakota, 2012 to 2013

Medical Technologist (ASCP) (contract)

         Oversaw full-scope chemistry, hematology, and phlebotomy lab testing using state-of-the-art technology encompassing Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Johnson and Johnson) Vitros, Coulter LH, Stago, Bayer Hematek Slide Stainer, Polymedco ESR, serum/urine hCG-STAT, LIS VISTA, Biosite Fetal Fibronectin, Clinitek, and Nova blood gas analyzer.

Tennessee VA Valley Healthcare System, Tennessee, 2012

Medical Technologist (ASCP) (contract)

         Successfully completed contract at Veterans Hospital requiring detailed chemistry and hematology lab tests.

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Professional Experience continued Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

         Administered, validated and reported lab results using Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Vitros 5600, Advia Centaur XP ImmunoSystem, Siemens and Sysmex UF 1000i, Siemens Clinitek Advantus, Sysmex XE 1000 and Sysmex XE 5000, Fiske Micro Osmometer Model 210, Stago STA Compact, Bayer Hematek Slide Stainer, Polymedco ESR, Sure view serum/urine hCG-STAT, ICON Hp, and VistA.

Memorial Hospital Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2011

Medical Technologist (ASCP) (contract)

         Proficiently operated, calibrated, troubleshot and maintained chemistry equipment spanning Beckman LX20, Siemens Centaur, ABL 800, Advanced Instruments osmometer, Hemostat-spun hematocrit, Abbott TDX, Adeza TLi FFN, Amniosure, Amniostat-FLM PG, Cerner LIS, and Datalink 2000.

Providence Hospital Anchorage, Alaska, 2010 to 2011

Medical Technologist (ASCP) (contract)

         Administered, evaluated, verified, and reported chemistry lab results using Beckman DXi 880, Access, DXi 600, DXC 880, osmometer, Avox blood gas analyzer, Cerner LIS, Datalink 2000, iSTAT, and TDX analyzer.

Winchester Medical Center Winchester, Virginia, 2010

Medical Technologist (ASCP) (contract)

         Utilized and maintained Beckman DXi 880, Access, DXi 600, DXC 880, Osmometer, Nova Blood Gas analyzer, urine and serum hCG kits, Refractometer, Troponin iSTAT, and McKesson Horizon LIS to conduct and document broad-based chemistry laboratory tests.

Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2010

Medical Technologist (ASCP) PRN

         Leveraged Meditech LIS and Datalink 2000 applications to fastidiously prepare and process chemistry specimens in temporary role as fill-in during hospital employee walk-out.

Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina, 2008 to 2009

Medical Technologist (ASCP) PRN

         Conducted extremely quality-driven chemistry lab tests using Beckman Coulter LXi, Dimension RxL, Osmometer, Biosite Fetal Fibronecter analyzer, urine hCG kit, Meditech LIS, and Datalink auto-verification system.

Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina, 2002 to 2006

Medical Technologist

         Prepared, analyzed, validated, and reported chemistry lab results, performed phlebotomy, and efficiently inputted data into AAFP-PT computer program.

         Applied solid leadership talents toward training, mentoring and supervising new hires and students.

Walterboro Family Practice, Walterboro, South Carolina, 1997 to 2002

Laboratory Manager

         Analyzed laboratory specimens by using Dimension RxL Max Integrated Chemistry System, Coulter LH, Clinitek, and Prothrombin-Time testing devices

         Performed phlebotomy and conducted tests for pregnancy, mono, strep, diabetes, urine infections and more.

         Spearheaded workplace safety, proper waste management, risk management, inventory control, adherence to standards of practice, and compilation of technical procedure manuals.

         Updated standard operation procedures (SOPs) to reflect regulatory requirements and corporate expectations.

Bachelor's Degree, Health Sciences, summa cum laude, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 2001

Associate Degree, Health Sciences, cum laude, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC, 1997

Associate 03671395, MT 214291, MLT 056469, the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist, State of Florida Dept. of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging opportunity as a Laboratory Technologist and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and can offer 20 years of experience in all aspects of specimen preparation, processing, analysis, verification and reporting. I am also well-versed in lab management, equipment calibration, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance among other areas.

To complement my professional background, my academic credentials include a Bachelor s degree in Health Sciences and an MT (ASCP) credential.

Currently, as a medical technologist at Orange Park Medical Center, I carry out the complete range of lab functions encompassing hematology, chemistry, microbiology and serology. I excel at submitting precise documentation of results and possess highly-developed talents in personnel training, procedural management, and equipment and instrumentation maintenance.

As this is just a sampling of my job history, please refer to the accompanying resume for additional experience. I look forward to speaking with you personally, as I believe the sum of these aforementioned reasons will prove me to be a valuable asset to your hospital. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy