Abeba Habte 678-***-**** (cell)

*** ******* ***** 770-***-**** (Home)

Lilburn, GA. 30047 E-mail ac1spe@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Experienced medical technologist with ASCP certification, twenty four years of experience as Grady Healthcare System lab technologist and bachelor's degree in medical technology. Searching for a challenging position with a well-established and progressive institution that will allow me to utilize my academic knowledge, skills, and experience.

Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with applauded performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Technologist

03/1993-Present, Grady Healthcare System, Atlanta, Ga.

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 government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. 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.

Key Contributions:

Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, special hematology, hemoglobin electrophoresis, bone marrow, urinalysis, Coagulation, special coagulation, serology and, bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.

Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids).

Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.

Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.

Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety and risk-management guidelines.

My extensive experience in the lab contributes to achieving turnaround time goals for the lab. With my diverse skills and expertise in the lab, I am often used as a trainer for new employees and students. I am a resource as an educator for the MT student trained at my facility.

07-199*-**-**** University Medical Center.Jacksonville, Florida.

Key Contributions:

Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.

Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.

Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.

Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines

Instrumentation used

DXH 800 analyzer system,DXH slide maker stainer, DXH coulter Analysis System Track with work rack builder, Iris Chem Velocity,/IQ200Elite, Cellavision DM9600,ACL TOP 700 CTS, Capillary Sebia2 Flex Piercing, Roller 20PN, Semen’s PFA/100 and more.

EDUCATION

B. S. Medical Technology Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA. 1989 - 1992

Associate Degree in Arts Miami-Dade community college, Miami, Fl. 1984 - 1987

CERTIFICATION

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory scientist (MLS), 1992

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