Objective: Obtain a generalist position as a medical technologist in a
clinical laboratory setting
Education:
Heritage University at Toppenish, Washington
Graduated: August 2013 Clinical Laboratory Science Certification
Program GPA: 3.75
. Program includes an eight month internship experience in two
different hospital laboratories including the following
departments: Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunohematology (Blood
Bank), and Hematology
. Intensive program with an emphasis in laboratory leadership and
management skills to include CAP inspector certification
training, performing a mock CAP inspection, organizing and
teaching a P.A.C.E session, career professional recruitment
project, and participating in a methods validation study
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Graduated: May 2010 Bachelor of Science in Biology
GPA: 3.75
. Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.7-3.9)
. Dean's List Award Winner (minimum 3.5 GPA) for 9 out of 10
semesters
. Elected officer for the Pre-Medicine Honor Society and Alpha
Epsilon Delta Pre-Professional Honor Society
. Ranked top 15% of students that were awarded a B.S. in Biology
from The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Certifications:
American Society of Clinical Pathology
Certified: August 30, 2013
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
MLS(ASCP)CM 246527
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified: September 2011 Certified Personal Trainer
American Heart Association
Certified: August 2011 Certified Basic Life Support
with AED Instructor
Work Experience:
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital & Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac
Center
Yakima, Washington
Medical Laboratory Science Intern
January 2013- Present
. Operate all laboratory analyzers and perform manual testing
methods in all of the following departments with minimal
supervision: Chemistry, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Coagulation,
Hematology, and Microbiology
. Perform quality control testing and execute corrective action
when necessary
. Follow established protocols and procedures in a timely manner
. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments
. Process, prepare, verify, interpret, and communicate laboratory
test results to providers
. Major instruments include: Siemons Dimension Vista 500, Triage
Meter Pro BNP, MedTox Scan Urine Drug Screen, ABL 800 Flex,
Beckman Coulter Unicel DxI 600, DxC 660, DxC 600, Vitros System
Immunodiagnostics ECiQ, BioRad D-10, Advanced Micro Osmometer
3300, Adeza TLiQ fFN, Beckman Coulter Access2 Immunoassay
System, 3100 Sweat Chek, BD Max PCR,
bioM rieux Clinical Diagnostics Vitek2, BD BACTEC, Beckman
Coulter DxH, ESR miniexcite, Hemocytometer, Shandon Cytospin,
Wescor Aerospray Slide Stainer, Iris, Urisys 1800, Excyte20
Vital Diagnostics ESR, Beckman Coulter LH 750, PFT 100, ACT, ACL
Top 500
Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Medical Technician
November 2010- July 2012
. Perform phlebotomy by venous and capillary collection methods
. Process specimens, order labs, and reroute specimens to correct
departments for testing
. Manage a team of phlebotomists during morning ward rounds
. Train newly assigned laboratory personnel in phlebotomy, ward
rounds, and processing areas
. Teach Basic Life Support with AED courses to certify department
personnel in CPR requirements
. Perform outpatient reception duties such as answering phones,
checking in patients, and accepting patient specimens
. Communicate with other departments regarding laboratory testing
status, test requirements, and testing procedures
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Student Success Center/ Career Center Student Lead Assistant II
November 2009- May 2010
. Manage a team of student assistants
. Create employee schedules, assign tasks, discuss semester
evaluations, lead team meetings, motivate student employees, and
resolve office complaints from customers
. Hire and train new employees, create job announcements, review
applications, interview applicants, and create training
materials for new employee orientation
. Utilize Microsoft Excel to create a new statistics system to
monitor student appointment traffic and web traffic in the
Career Center
Student Success Center/ Career Center Student Assistant I
June 2007-May 2010
. Schedule student advising appointments, answer and return phone
calls, use email to correspond with employers, students, and
office staff
. Schedule interviews with UCCS students and employers seeking
students for job openings
. Coordinate with UCCS for campus career event reservations
. Organize and arrange job fairs on campus to include promotion
events for employers and UCCS students
. Collect event fees, service fees, and process payments
. Aid employers with marketing job openings for UCCS students
. Conduct internet research to find new employers and job openings
for UCCS students and alumni
Summary of Additional Skills & Attributes:
. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint,
and Laboratory Information Systems SoftLab and CHCS
. Experience in performing arterial blood draws, phlebotomy, medical
office front desk, and medical laboratory processing
. Strong leadership, and communication skills with diverse groups of
individuals
. Excellent analytical and assessment skills that can be applied to
creating innovative solutions
. Quick learner and adaptable under various work conditions