Medical Technologist
Resume:
Octavia Boykin, MT Objective
(ASCP)
Apt.150
Octavia.boykin1020@gmai
l.com
Experienced medical technologist with ASCP certification,
two years of experience as a lab technologist and
bachelor's degree in medical 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.
Work Experience
Assistant Technical Specialist of
Hematology/Urinalysis/Coagulation
9/2013-present United Regional Health Care Systems
Reports to Lab Director and Technical specialist, serves
as secondary technical authority to and assists in
directing the work of assigned technical personnel who
perform non-routine and/or specialized tests and
analyses. Responsible for helping with the planning,
implementing and documenting training, in-service and
continuing educational programs for employees and
students. Participates in developing and implementing
laboratory procedures and techniques.
Key Contributions:
Responsible for given specialty area in order to
communicate the necessary familiarity with clinical
laboratory policies and procedures.
Evaluate reports for quality and appropriate compliance
with laboratory guidelines.
Assist physicians in performing bone marrow studies and
making slides in order to help our Pathology/Histology
department in utilizing appropriate staining of prepared
slides.
Act as a resource for problem resolution and
interpretation of results.
Correlate data based on clinical knowledge, technical
expertise, and other conditions affecting test results.
Collaborate with the customers of the laboratory and
participates in laboratory performance improvement
activities.
Medical Technologist/Reference Lab send out department
2/2011 - 9/2013, United Regional Health Care Systems
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.
Key Contributions:
Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry,
hematology, and urinalysis 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, safety and
risk-management guidelines.
Traveled to Chicago, IL for Sysmex traning and became the
key operator of our Sysmex XN 9000 series hematology
analyzer.
Prepares batching of specimens for send out to the
reference laboratory at Mayo Clinic or ARUP.
Use of centrifuge for splitting of serum and plasma
samples.
Prepares excess specimen samples for storage.
Clinical Training
7/2010 - 7/2011, United Regional Health Care Systems
Wichita Falls, TX
Completed 12-month clinical training program at United
Regional Health Care Systems
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.
Quickly mastered SoftLab system.
Retail-Sales Associate/Key Holder
5/2008 - 5/2013 The Children's Place Wichita Falls, TX/
Dallas, TX
Key Contributions:
Merchandised all clothing in various departments
Greeted dozens of customers daily at front door, offering
assistance with purchases.
Answered questions regarding credit card applications,
weekly sales and return policies.
Assisting customers with purchases, exchanges and item
holding.
Education
8/2006 - 12/2011: Midwestern State University Wichita
Falls, TX
BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Certifications:
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -- Medical
Technologist (MT), 2012, Dallas, TX
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