Quality Control Medical

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Professional clinical Laboratory scientist with over 5 years of experience

equipped with quality theoretical knowledge and real-world practical

application experience. Eager to become an established brand in the

clinical laboratory science field as a recognized leader and subject matter

expert in the clinical research community. Demonstrated ability to build

and maintain critical relationships utilizing clear communication,

persuasion, and diplomacy. High-energy and flexible professional who

thrives in both the independent and collaborative work environments.

KEY STRENGTHS

Leadership ? Skilled knowledge of all laboratory testing methods ? Aseptic

Techniques ? Communication

? Microsoft Office Products ? Organizational ? Professionalism ? Analytical

? Innovation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO June 2008-Present

Medical Technologist

Duties included handling microbial cultures from all body sites isolating

potential pathogens from patients. Other responsibilities included the set

up and interpretation on antibiotic susceptibilities, the monitoring of

internal and external quality control, and the initial plating of specimens

to their primary media. Received specialty training in the field of aerobic

bacteria and mycology.

Key Achievements:

Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients'

conditions.

Implementation of cross-platform integration between an identification

system and lab information system.

Effectively managed a large testing portfolio of 1,270 bedrooms which

included a diverse patient population.

Taught and instructed medical students, infectious disease personnel,

microbiology fellows, and laboratory residents on policy and procedures.

Acted as lead on a number of lab projects including drafting new

procedures, contamination reports, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO September 2005-May 2008

KSLU Radio Mobile DJ Director

Managed a team of ten DJs on campus providing sound and music/event

services to other student organizations on campus. Responsibilities

included scheduling of events and personnel, reconciling invoices, and

client services.

Key Achievements:

Consistently operated under budget

Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO June 2007-November 2007

Phlebotomist

Performed blood draws on in-house patients for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities included monitoring studies and providing exemplary care,

explanation of testing, proper sterilization, and recording of specimens to

lab databases.

Key Achievements:

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, and research

Explained procedures to patients to alleviate concern and assisted with

patient's recovery.

Disposed of biohazard fluids in accordance with laws and standards.

EDUCATION

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science; Clinical Laboratory Science 2008

Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS

American Society of Clinical Pathology Certification Examination - July

2008 thru Current

Certification Maintenance Program - July 2011

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