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0-5 years of experience
Performed full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic and hematologic laboratory procedures
- Strong knowledge of various analyzers assisting in patient care
- Evaluated and solved problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis
- Provided administrative and technical consulting services on laboratory testing
- Participated in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory
- Differentiated and resolved technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results
0-5 years of experience
Recruited as a key member of the healthcare team specializing in all laboratory processes, focusing on each patient sample to ensure the highest accuracy levels for sample integrity, as well as for overall patient quality care. Operated in a one-person laboratory, holding complete accountability and responsibility for providing accurate solutions very quickly. Communicated across multiple roles and business units, including with Nurses, Imaging Services Technologists and ER Physicians.
- Maximized efficiency in processing patient specimens for billing and testing by effectively utilizing the healthcare program MEDITECH, as well as performing quality control, troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory instruments.
- Achieved consistency in daily operations by training and acclimating new employees to the point of complete self-sufficiency, bringing employees up to speed in a very short amount of time.
- Reduced turnaround times for the most important patient results more than 66%, increasing patient satisfaction which led to higher revenue levels.
- Performed troubleshooting on laboratory instruments without the assistance of a Clinical Field Service Engineer, decreasing overall downtime and improving patient satisfaction.
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed cultures and reported positive tuberculosis results to different counties’ health department and medical centers.
- Performed PCR and DNA-sequence-based confirmatory procedures on cultures and specimens.
- Examined cultures referred for identification using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.
- Participated in proficiency testing and student training in a BL3 setting.
6-10 years of experience
Worked successfully with others on collaborative projects and efforts
- Evaluated and implemented new medical laboratory procedures and techniques
- Collected, evaluated and interpreted quality assurance data to identify areas to improve process efficiency
- Performed root cause analysis to improve quality and laboratory processes
- Assisted in training of new employees
- Assisted in quality assurance and lean projects
- Instructed clinical laboratory students laboratory theory and application
- Supervised and provided technical guidance to employees
0-5 years of experience
Performed tests on acceptable specimens and controls on daily basis according to laboratory established safety guidelines, policies, and procedural protocols as mandated by regulatory agencies (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA).
- Operated and conducted maintenance on analyzers and equipment within each section of the laboratory while keeping working area cleaned/or disinfected.
- Conducted analyzers’ calibrations, ran quality controls of new/or used reagents/ supplies, and did basic troubleshooting as warranted by analyzers’ manufacturers.
- Verified unexpected results, took corrective measures, recorded, and reported the incident(s) to an immediate senior Technologist/or supervisor.
- On timely manner, evaluated, interpreted, and reported test results to physician/or nurse after considering their validity as to their accuracy, precision, and critical values, while keeping in mind patient’s age, gender, culture, emotional, religious, and educational needs.
- Followed general hospital and laboratory policies/ regulations as related to professional behavior, dress code, punctuality, documentation, performance criteria, and safety, privacy, and infection controls at all times.
0-5 years of experience
Received specimens and performs all routinary and special tests in the different departments, such as, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, parasitology, coagulation.
- Records, reports and monitors all patient analysis data following proper documentation and procedure.
- Observed proper handling of specimen and safe disposal biohazard waste.
- Troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation to ensure quality results.
- Documented all maintenance and technical problems per established protocol.
- Inventories and notifies the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
0-5 years of experience
I worked as a bench tech with [company name], where I rotated between the Immunohematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Hematology department. I worked within the scope of Laboratory policies and procedures, contributing to positive outcomes and meeting the vision and cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and laboratory expertise. I cannot overstate the immense amount of experience that I received at [company name] things like: personal responsibility, excellence in quality of work and accuracy, hospital hierarchy and effective team working environment.
- Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.
- Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.
- Quickly mastered Meditech system.
- Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.
0-5 years of experience
Rotated shifts managing chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, reading manual differentials, and running labs in oncology stat lab. Performed manual dilutions on chemistries and manual verifications if outside linearity.
- Proficient in troubleshooting chemistry and hematology analyzers.
- Followed laboratory policy in directing new test verification studies for IgG, IgM, IgA, thyroglobulin, and thyroglobulin antibody. Studies included accuracy, precision, patient comparison, and reportable range.
- Assisted with comparison studies for instrument to instrument correlation, coagulation studies for new lot verification, new lot studies for QC materials, and linearity studies to verify upper and lower limits on chemistry analyzer.
- Assisted with weekly supply orders.
- Trained multiple new employees.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed tests and reported results to the physician for use in diagnosis, treatment and/or monitoring of diseases
- Performed quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper
- Promoted an effective working relationship within the department to meet the goals and objectives of the unit
0-5 years of experience
Night Shift Charge Technologist: Shift supervision of all departments including acting as Scheduling Coordinator
- Quality Control: Beckman-Coulter chemistry and serology instruments
- Quality Improvement/Process Improvement Team: Initiator of cross departmental training, LEAN project management
- Nurse Liaison Team: Improving hospital relationships across departments
- Revised/wrote urinalysis procedure manual
- Instrumentation: TEG, Sysmex Hematology, Beckman-Coulter DXI 800 and DXC 600, Stago Compact, ACL TOP 500, Biosite, Fisk Osmometer, Manual Chemistry, Hematology, Architect Serology, Blood Banking including antibody identification and irradiation, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Microscopy
- Laboratory Information Systems: WAM, SmarTerm, Molis, HCLL and Compass
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate and troubleshoot quality control and calibration against measurable data daily
- Assist in training/mentoring interns and new employees
- Review and update laboratory procedures
- Interpret test results in regards to quality of specimen and clinical information
- Assist with new instrumentation workup and correlation studies
- Collaborate weekly with workflow team to reevaluate laboratory processes
0-5 years of experience
Performs clinical laboratory tests pertinent to hematology, chemistry, coagulation, serology, microbiology, immunology and blood bank
- Calculate test records and measure prescribed quantities of samples
- Evaluate quality control information against measurable data
- Set up, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Report results including critical values to physicians in a timely fashion
0-5 years of experience
Receive specimens and log accession numbers into the Microbiology Department
- Process Microbiology and AFB specimens and plant on appropriate media
- Prepare slides and interpret smears using Gram, Acridine Orange, Calcofluor White, Modified Acid-Fast, and Acid-Fast staining methods
- Perform Rapid Flu/RSV, and Strep A Testing
- Report smear results and make critical calls as specified by the Critical Calls Procedure
- Perform and document quality control results
- Prepare reagents and stock supplies as needed
0-5 years of experience
Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, microbiology, blood-bank, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge. Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures. Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.
- Validates and reports results of tests performed.
- Delivers patients reports according to times indicated in policy and collection manual. Assists with orientation and teaching students and new employees.
- Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
- Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include universal precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard
0-5 years of experience
Perform technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, and hematologic) and preparing reports of findings.
- Conduct qualitative analyses of environmental water samples using coliforms.
- Conduct serological testing on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea samples using DNA amplification.
- Provides teaching and education to ops students and other personnel.
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment to ensure the quality of work.
0-5 years of experience
Analyze body fluids and record normal or abnormal findings
- Study blood samples for use in transfusions
- Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment
- Use automated equipment and computerized instruments
- Log data into LIS from tests ordered by physicians and surgeons
- Discuss patient results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for performing tests and reporting results to physicians for use in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring treatment of diseases
- Perform tasks, duties, and complex tests in chemistry according to the laboratory protocols and procedures to include routine chemistry, microbiology, reference department and Point-of-Care tests.
- Trained in Microbiology to set-up and plating culture specimens and perform rapid tests such as Rapid Strep, HIV, RSV, Monospot, and Influenza tests.
- Trained and experienced in Point-of-Care testing such as One-Touch glucometer checks that bring convenient testing and real time results to patients quickly and efficiently.
0-5 years of experience
Multi-parametric analysis for antigen profiling of malignant cell populations to detect/diagnose disease and monitor cancer.
- Expert operation of biomedical instruments including five flow cytometers, cell sorter,
- Process 50+ clinical samples daily for flow testing.
- Adherence to excellent laboratory practices.
0-5 years of experience
Perform clinical laboratory tests pertinent to hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, immunology and blood bank
- Calculate test data and measure prescribed quantities of samples
- Evaluate quality control information against measurable data
- Set up and maintain laboratory equipment
- Provide consultancy services regarding specific fields
6-10 years of experience
Worked in polyvalent laboratory (Microbiology, Hematology, Biochemistry and Parasitology)
- Leadership responsibility, especially for the Microbiology department; working on samples from different departments of the hospital.
- Worked within all departments of the laboratory
- Was in charge of sample shipping responsibilities
0-5 years of experience
Process, prepare and audit specimens for laboratory testing and/or shipments per protocol adhering to IATA/Hazmat guidelines
- Performs routine tests using chemical and biological investigative procedures.
- Assist the Laboratory Director in analyzing problems and formulating corrective actions to be taken.
- Perform CLIA waived tests and the associated quality control as defined in the laboratory’s work instructions.
0-5 years of experience
Collect and process patient specimens and produce accurate, reliable results in a timely manner
- Perform daily quality control, instrument maintenance, statistical analysis, and quality assurance procedures
- Worked with laboratory manager to start a microbiology department from the ground-up
- Collaborate with members of other departments to maximize patient care
0-5 years of experience
Performing blood cell counts, platelet counts using manual and automated techniques, reticulocyte count, eosinophil counts
- Testing for abnormalities in blood coagulation and platelet function; performing “sickle screening”
- Performing physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine
- Communicates essential and critical laboratory data as rapidly as necessary for optimum patient care
6-10 years of experience
Detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the following departments: Clinical Chemistry, Clinical hematology, Clinical Microbiology, Blood bank, Urinalysis and immunology
- Testing of different types of patient specimens such as urine, blood, spinal fluid, and other body fluids to aid in the diagnostic, and monitoring of diseases.
- Analyze specimens to screen for the HIV antibodies and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Type and cross match blood products such as platelets, packed cells and plasma for compatibility studies and transfusion.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring and serum testing of electrolytes and complete metabolic panel.
- Making cultures of samples to check the presence of microorganisms.
- Interpretation of the results and sending them to the physicians or to the pathologist for any abnormalities.
- Quality control and calibration of the machines daily prior to the testing of patient samples in order to ensure proper functioning.
0-5 years of experience
Perform diagnostic medical testing, and report data for clinical trials and clinical research.
- Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform quality control testing on chemistry analyzers, cell counters, and immunoassay instruments
- Perform quantitative biomarker analysis through use of cell counters, spectrophotometry, nephelometry, ion-selective electrodes, chemiluminescence, ELISA, and high performance liquid chromatography
- Use microscopic analysis to identify pathologically significant conditions in blood and urine samples.
- Perform validation studies on new automated tests and manual assays to determine accuracy, precision, analytical measurement ranges, and lower limits of quantitation
- Analyze quality control data to detect shift and drifts, troubleshoot Westgard violations, perform lot to lot analysis, and establish means, and standard deviations for new reagents
- Write, edit, and revise standard operating procedures, and other laboratory documentation
- Adept in the use of standard laboratory equipment including balances, pipettes, centrifuges, pH meters, fume hoods, glove boxes, autoclaves, polar, phase-contrast, and bright field microscopes
- Ability to conduct research, develop experiments, and analyze data to test hypotheses
- Excellent technical writing skills, and ability to adapt terminology for less technical audiences
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
0-5 years of experience
Perform pre-analytical inspection of clinical specimen before testing.
- Perform laboratory testing on clinical specimen.
- Analyze the laboratory results and report the results to authorized individuals.
- Perform Daily Quality Control on all the instruments to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing.
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all the instruments to ensure the reliability of laboratory testing.
- Perform troubleshooting on instruments when necessary.
- Perform blood gases on code situations including femoral, brachial and radial draws.
- Perform venous and arterial phlebotomy.
6-10 years of experience
Performed testing on patient samples
- Performed maintenance on all laboratory equipment
- Teaching/training MT students
- Generalist throughout entire Laboratory and auxillary labs
0-5 years of experience
- Isolate, identify and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing on pathogenic microorganisms isolated from clinical specimens.
- Process and inoculate appropriate culture media for all specimens submitted to Microbiology for testing.
- Operate and troubleshoot Vitek2 automated instrument.
- Perform, read and result gram stains requested from all clinical specimens.
0-5 years of experience
- Generalist in hospital laboratory perform diagnostic tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Serology, and Microbiology departments
- Order tests through LIS and receive patients
- Perform phlebotomy and EKG on ICU/ER patients and outpatients
- Consult nurses and phlebotomists on test processing and sent-outs
0-5 years of experience
- Perform testing on various biological specimens
- Interact with medical staff to resolve any problems
- Perform maintenance and daily quality control on instruments
- Set up comparisons and correlations between instruments and core laboratories
6-10 years of experience
- Perform technical laboratory functions including the diagnostic testing of blood and other body fluids & venipuncture.
- Instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
- Collect drug screens, including urine and hair samples.
- Perform and Maintain OSHA audiograms.
6-10 years of experience
- Maintain and implement new quality control and quality assurance methods.
- Aide in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of patient diseases.
- Complete routine maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy.
- Operated Coulter hematology analyzer, Roche cobas chemistry analyzer, and Siemens MicroScan Walkaway.
0-5 years of experience
Perform laboratory testing and procedures in any/all areas of the laboratory.
- Evaluate results for clinical significance and validity, with minimal technical supervision.
- Identify atypical/abnormal results requiring additional follow up.
- Ensure quality control is acceptable and instrumentation is functioning within defined limits.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzing blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques.
- Reviewing initial data that reveals, for example, white or red blood cell abnormalities.
- Making decisions on further Hematological analysis.
- Assisting colleagues in the interpretation of test results.
- Selecting appropriate techniques for different types of Hematological analysis.
0-5 years of experience
- Assist customers with any queries regarding the protocols of the labs and the tests their doctors requested.
- Performed quality control on a daily basis.
- Perform routine lab procedures and also set up samples for testing.
0-5 years of experience
Lead Tech performing Generalist duties in Core Lab and Blood Bank
- Assist with Maintenance, Calibration and Quality Control in different departments of the core lab including Blood bank
- Recently assisted in implementation of the ProVue; Blood bank analyzer (i.e. Validation and Correlation)
- Assist with training new employees, proficiency testing and competencies in Core Lab and Blood bank and other miscellaneous duties in the different areas of the Lab where my assistance is needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed laboratory samples in the areas of Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Body Fluids using both manual and automated methodologies
- Lead Technologist when the supervisor is unavailable
- Training of new employees and students
- Complete administrative duties
- Complete inventory on a bi-weekly basis
0-5 years of experience
Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis.
- Conduct lab tests in the areas of microbiology although also licensed in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and immunology.
- Preparing specimens for microscopic examination; perform laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.
- Expedite critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance.
6-10 years of experience
Execute and analyze tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, and immunohematology to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
- Prepare specimens and perform testing in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work areas.
- Interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis and clinical condition in order to explain test
- Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids).
- Ensure test-result validity before recording and reporting results.
- Communicates stat and critical lab results and prolonged instrument malfunctions causing delays in test results to physicians, nursing units and other appropriate medical personnel.
- Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintain
- Perform routine and advanced maintenance and analyze/instrument troubleshooting activities.
- Accurately prepare reagents, and maintains proper inventory of laboratory section supplies with appropriate cost
- Maintain knowledge of ordering testing, performing testing, resulting testing and calling up various reports to assist in completing testing and the management of workflow.
6-10 years of experience
- Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
- Verify and report lab results on all performed tests.
- Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures
- Routinely perform venipuncture specimen collection
- Maintain the cleanliness and supplies of lab equipment, instruments and work areas
- Maintain proficiency in Clinical Chemistry, Blood bank, Hematology, and Microscopy
- Maintained proficiency with via CAP specimens in blood bank, manual differentials, urine microscopy and gram stains
6-10 years of experience
- Produces accurate test results in the Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Serology departments
- Maintains adequate staffing, delegates tasks and communicates effectively when assigned the role of the laboratory’s weekend and holiday administrator
- Resolves personal disputes while maintaining a diplomatic problem solving demeanor
- Assists with scheduling and massaging the budget to maintain proper laboratory operations
- Trains new employees and students on the instrumentation and the laboratory information system
- Collects and analyzes data for the laboratory’s process improvement and the implementation of new instruments
- Writes and updates standard operating procedures of the laboratory
- Coordinates educational activities for reward programs such as Lab Week
- Monitors QC, calibrations and inventories of the respective departments
- Communicates results to physicians, nurses and other appropriate healthcare personnel
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