Melissa Leighty

**** *** **** ******, **** ***, Louisville, KY 40220

Cell: 502-***-**** : acdbgr@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Medical Laboratory Technician with twenty years of experience, skilled in performing, conducting and analyzing

laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.

Certifications

Successfully completed technical school and training for Medical Laboratory Specialist and Phlebotomy in the United

States Air Force. Received certificates of completion on June 8, 1992.

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Professional Experience

Medical Laboratory Technician

January 2008 to Current

Medichieve Associates/JHSMH/KOH – Louisville, KY

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures. Performed

highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.

Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results

reporting.

Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.

Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments.

Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel. Performed

diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.

Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.

Identified fungi present in bodily fluids and skin scrapings.

Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, coagulation time and clot retraction time.

Created worksheets and logged samples correctly into the computerized tracking system.

Ordered supplies, obtained pricing and quotes, and prepared purchase requests. Performed

specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.

Oriented new technicians to the proper operation and function of the automated interpretation machine.

Medical Laboratory Technician

June 2000 to January 2008

Norton Healthcare, CMA – Louisville, KY

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures. Performed

highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.

Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results

reporting.

Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.

Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments.

Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel. Performed

diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.

Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, coagulation time and clot retraction time.

Medical Laboratory Technician

June 1996 to June 2000

PIMA/MedEast Physicians – Louisville, KY

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.

Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results

reporting.

Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, coagulation time and clot retraction time.

Medical Laboratory Specialist

July 1992 to September 1995

USAF – Hickam AFB, HI

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures. Performed

highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.

Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results

reporting.

Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.

Oversaw the complete identification, confirmation and sensitivities on mycobacteriology and mycology

specimens from both state and private facilities.

Isolated, identified, typed and grouped bacteria and fungi present in bodily fluids, autopsies, skin scrapings and

surgical specimens.

Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, coagulation time and clot retraction time.

Education and Training

American InterContinental University 2007

Louisville, KY, USA

Business Administration

Associate of Arts

Relevant coursework: Fundamentals of Communication, Strategic Sales, Retail Marketing, etc.

USAF Technical Training 1992

Shepherd AFB, TX, USA

Medical Laboratory

Certification for 7GAF Medical Laboratory Technology

Coursework in Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical and Medical Microbiology, Serology, Hematology,

Immunology, Phlebotomy, and Medical Readiness.

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