Francine Sambogna Objective

Garth, MLT (ASCP)

** **** **** *****.

Flanders, NJ 07836

908-***-****

ace8hq@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced medical lab technologist with ASCP

certification, 15 years of experience as medical lab

technologist and bachelor's degree in biology and

Associate's degree in medical lab technology.

Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended

performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and

resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.

Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely,

quality completion of all lab procedures. Work well under

pressure and time constraints within high-volume

environments. Uncommon ability to remain calm and

efficient in stressful situations.

Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate

situations and act appropriately.

Work Experience

Medical Lab Technologist - Hematology

2/2013 - 4/2014, Idexx Laboratories, Totowa, NJ

Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory

procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and

prevention of disease. Verify, record and report lab

results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with

laboratory policies and laboratory procedures, including

maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments

and work area.

Job responsibility:

Performed Automated, Semi-automated and Manual testing in

Coagulation and Hematology and Quality Control procedures

on Automated and Semi- automated Instruments used for

specimen processing

Documented all problems, troubleshooting, and resolutions

for unacceptable Preventative Maintenance and Quality

Control

Checked Lot numbers and Expiration dates on all reagents

and kits

Followed patient specimen identification procedure

through-out testing process

Prepared patient specimens for testing

Enter test results in Laboratory Information Systems

(LIS), and identify abnormal test results for repeat

testing.

Operated and calibrated an assortment of

laboratory/testing equipment

Maintained daily, weekly, monthly and as needed records

for performance and acceptability of Preventative

Maintenance and Quality Control for all instrumentation

and test procedures

Reviewed, entered and /or verified patient results in

Computerized data systems

Medical Lab Technologist - Chemistry

4/1984 - 12/2004, St. Clare's Hospital, Denville, NJ

Job responsibility:

Processed physician orders and patient requisitions

Operated and calibrated an assortment of

laboratory/testing equipment

Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of

specimens quickly and accurately

Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved

instrument problems

Phlebotomist: 10+ years experience, Performed blood

collection by venipuncture and capillary technique on

patients of all age groups, including infant pediatric

and difficult or hard to draw patients

Medical Lab Technologist - Mircobiology and Hematology

09/1990 - 11/1993, Veteran Administration Hospital,

Lyons, NJ

Job responsibility:

Performed Automated, Semi-automated and Manual testing in

Hematology, Microbiology

Independently managed responsibilities to daily analyze

more than 100 microscopic cultures in a fast paced

laboratory environment with turnaround time of 48 hours

Prepared analysis reports according to the Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in accordance with

quality control procedures

Performed bacterial staining, sterilization techniques,

plating, colony counting and identification

Conducted seminal fluid examinations, urine/stool

analysis, and body fluid examinations

Identified microorganisms by microscopic examination of

physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics

Performed manual Body Fluid Cell Counts and Semen

Analysis

Grade Red Blood Cell morphology

Performed Manual Microscopy for 100 cell [White Blood

Cell] differentials on normal and abnormal Peripheral

Blood and Body Fluid specimens: included identification

of immature and abnormal cells in some leukemia's,

disease states and blood parasites

Communicated and/or discussed with pathologist

Assisted pathologist with Bone Marrow Aspirations

Reviewed results for acceptability [normal, abnormal,

critical or other predefined rules for result matching]

Communicated with physicians and other health care

providers

Prepared patient reports for charting

Reviewed, entered and /or verified patient results in

Computerized data systems

Medical Lab Technologist - Mircobiology

9/1989 - 12/1990, Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, NJ

Job responsibility:

Performed Automated, Semi-automated and Manual testing in

Microbiology

Prepared analysis reports according to the Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in accordance with

quality control procedures

Performed bacterial staining, sterilization techniques,

plating, colony counting and identification

Conducted seminal fluid examinations, urine/stool

analysis, and body fluid examinations

Identified microorganisms by microscopic examination of

physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics

Education

9/1986 - 5/1989: Felician College, Lodi, NJ

BS degree in Biology and AAS in Medical Lab Technician

(GPA: 3.0)

Certifications:

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -- Medical

Lab Technologist (MLT), 1989, Lodi, NJ

Equipment Expertise

Proficient in the operation and general maintenance of

the following:

Hematology: Sysmex XT-2000i, Stago Start 4, Sysmex

NE8000, Coulter STKS, ACL300

Chemistry: Cobas - Abott Axsym Systems, Mira, Hitachi -

717 automatic analyzer, Dimension RXL 200, Paramax, Flex

CX3, STR2, ACAll, CX3, ACA IV

Microbiology: Baxter, Microscan, Bactec NR730, Serology,

EIA (Elisa) Hepatitis, HCG Test, C.Difficle Toxin,

Occult, Blood and IMX Systems

Skills

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Laboratory Information Systems,

Basic Excel

Additional Information

Available for all shifts and extended work hours.

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