Medical Laboratory Quality Control
Resume:
Diana Gabriela Lake
Puyallup, WA 98375
***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVES
A position as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
SUMMARY
USN Hospital Corpsman operating in healthcare industry. Over 4 years of medical laboratory technician.
Results-driven, metrics focused with demonstrated ability to lead organization to deliver beyond expected projections.
Recognized for outstanding organizational leadership, innovation, integrity and superb leadership and communication skills.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE August 2018
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
ASSOCIATE IN HEALTH SCIENCE May 2014
George Washington University
Washington, DC
EXPERIENCE
NAVAL BRANCH CLINIC EVERETT, EVERETT, WA
August 2015- March 2018, 40 hours per week.
Lead Tech, Core Laboratory
As the only laboratory technician on location responsible for all results reported, including specialized tests, reference laboratories test, and respond to critical and abnormal results.
Performed phlebotomy on outpatients and appropriately responded to adverse reactions.
Accessioned, and efficiently processed blood and body fluid specimens from all areas of the clinic and Naval Reserve centers in the area.
Monitors patients’ specimens thru pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases and improves process if errors or interfering factors negatively affect the quality of patient laboratory results
Researches laboratory data and clinical patient information for health care providers to aid in diagnosis of patient or confirmation of laboratory results.
Calibrates, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots Beckman Coulter HMX hematology analyzer and Siemens clinitek advantus urine chemistry analyzer.
Performs quality control and diagnostic testing for Hematology, Urinalysis and Serology specimens.
Assists in the review and maintenance of all quality control records, Levy Jennings reports, and instrument maintenance records.
Utilized CHCS and MHS Genesis computer system to log in samples, order lab tests, enter, file, and certify lab results, cancel and modify orders, retrieve patient results using patient lab inquiry; generate, send, and receive transmittal lists.
Prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories.
Assisted in the implementation of a new laboratory information system (MHS Genesis) by performing validations, reviewing and updating SOPs and training providers and nurses on new LIS procedures.
Accurately completes proficiency competency assessments for hematology, urinalysis, and serology assuring compliance with CAP.
Trained and supervised 8 phlebotomy extern students.
NAVAL HOSPITAL ROTA, SPAIN
July 2013-August 2015, 40 hours per week.
Lead tech, Core Laboratory
Oversaw13 technicians in the processing, testing and review of 3,500 specimens with zero discrepancies.
Reviews and maintains quality control records, Levy Jennings reports, and instrument maintenance records for CELL-DYN Ruby hematology analyzers, SQA-V Gold semen analyzer, and Siemens clinitek advantus urine chemistry analyzer.
Reviews reported patient results for correctness as mandated by College of American Pathologists (CAP), and responds to critical lab values and abnormal results.
Collaborated in the implementation of new reference laboratory for mail-out samples (LabCorp) that resulted in improved patient care.
Maintained accurate specimen analysis and results through precise documentation and daily quality control performance and review.
Oversees, distributes, analyzes, results, and maintains CAP proficiency testing surveys. Investigates unsatisfactory CAP results and provides training if deficiencies are noted.
Successfully performed CAP surveys with a 100% pass rate contributing to re-accreditation.
Trained 13 technicians in hematology, urinalysis, serology and mail-outs procedures and quality control to guarantee consistency of accurate testing and results.
Authors and modifies Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for hematology, urinalysis and serology benches as required.
Organized hematology quality control files for better review during the 2015 CAP inspection.
Capable to accommodate the various departments of testing including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and patient accessioning and processing. Different analyzers utilized for each department.
Prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories. Prepares and ships HIV specimens to the Center of Disease Control. Orders tests on-line for reference laboratories.
Responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Words, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider Instructor (BLS)
Data Collecting and Analyzing
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
American Society for Clinical Pathology 2013- Current
Basic Life Support for Provider 2011– Current
CERTIFICATION AND AWARDS
Honorable Discharge from active duty military service
ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology
MLT- Medical Laboratory Technician
BLS - Basic Life Support
Technician of the month Everett, WA 2017
Technician of the month Rota- Spain 2014
Letter of commendation 2013
Navy and Marine corps Achievement Medal 2012
Letter of commendation 2012
Blue jacket of the quarter 2012
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