Medical Technologist
Resume:
Francine Sambogna Objective
Garth, MLT (ASCP)
Flanders, NJ 07836
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Experienced medical lab technologist with ASCP
certification, 15 years of experience as medical lab
technologist and bachelor's degree in biology and
Associate's degree in medical lab 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. Uncommon ability to remain calm and
efficient in stressful situations.
Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate
situations and act appropriately.
Work Experience
Medical Lab Technologist - Hematology
2/2013 - 4/2014, Idexx Laboratories, Totowa, NJ
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
laboratory policies and laboratory procedures, including
maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments
and work area.
Job responsibility:
Performed Automated, Semi-automated and Manual testing in
Coagulation and Hematology and Quality Control procedures
on Automated and Semi- automated Instruments used for
specimen processing
Documented all problems, troubleshooting, and resolutions
for unacceptable Preventative Maintenance and Quality
Control
Checked Lot numbers and Expiration dates on all reagents
and kits
Followed patient specimen identification procedure
through-out testing process
Prepared patient specimens for testing
Enter test results in Laboratory Information Systems
(LIS), and identify abnormal test results for repeat
testing.
Operated and calibrated an assortment of
laboratory/testing equipment
Maintained daily, weekly, monthly and as needed records
for performance and acceptability of Preventative
Maintenance and Quality Control for all instrumentation
and test procedures
Reviewed, entered and /or verified patient results in
Computerized data systems
Medical Lab Technologist - Chemistry
4/1984 - 12/2004, St. Clare's Hospital, Denville, NJ
Job responsibility:
Processed physician orders and patient requisitions
Operated and calibrated an assortment of
laboratory/testing equipment
Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of
specimens quickly and accurately
Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved
instrument problems
Phlebotomist: 10+ years experience, Performed blood
collection by venipuncture and capillary technique on
patients of all age groups, including infant pediatric
and difficult or hard to draw patients
Medical Lab Technologist - Mircobiology and Hematology
09/1990 - 11/1993, Veteran Administration Hospital,
Lyons, NJ
Job responsibility:
Performed Automated, Semi-automated and Manual testing in
Hematology, Microbiology
Independently managed responsibilities to daily analyze
more than 100 microscopic cultures in a fast paced
laboratory environment with turnaround time of 48 hours
Prepared analysis reports according to the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in accordance with
quality control procedures
Performed bacterial staining, sterilization techniques,
plating, colony counting and identification
Conducted seminal fluid examinations, urine/stool
analysis, and body fluid examinations
Identified microorganisms by microscopic examination of
physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics
Performed manual Body Fluid Cell Counts and Semen
Analysis
Grade Red Blood Cell morphology
Performed Manual Microscopy for 100 cell [White Blood
Cell] differentials on normal and abnormal Peripheral
Blood and Body Fluid specimens: included identification
of immature and abnormal cells in some leukemia's,
disease states and blood parasites
Communicated and/or discussed with pathologist
Assisted pathologist with Bone Marrow Aspirations
Reviewed results for acceptability [normal, abnormal,
critical or other predefined rules for result matching]
Communicated with physicians and other health care
providers
Prepared patient reports for charting
Reviewed, entered and /or verified patient results in
Computerized data systems
Medical Lab Technologist - Mircobiology
9/1989 - 12/1990, Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, NJ
Job responsibility:
Performed Automated, Semi-automated and Manual testing in
Microbiology
Prepared analysis reports according to the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in accordance with
quality control procedures
Performed bacterial staining, sterilization techniques,
plating, colony counting and identification
Conducted seminal fluid examinations, urine/stool
analysis, and body fluid examinations
Identified microorganisms by microscopic examination of
physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics
Education
9/1986 - 5/1989: Felician College, Lodi, NJ
BS degree in Biology and AAS in Medical Lab Technician
(GPA: 3.0)
Certifications:
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -- Medical
Lab Technologist (MLT), 1989, Lodi, NJ
Equipment Expertise
Proficient in the operation and general maintenance of
the following:
Hematology: Sysmex XT-2000i, Stago Start 4, Sysmex
NE8000, Coulter STKS, ACL300
Chemistry: Cobas - Abott Axsym Systems, Mira, Hitachi -
717 automatic analyzer, Dimension RXL 200, Paramax, Flex
CX3, STR2, ACAll, CX3, ACA IV
Microbiology: Baxter, Microscan, Bactec NR730, Serology,
EIA (Elisa) Hepatitis, HCG Test, C.Difficle Toxin,
Occult, Blood and IMX Systems
Skills
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Laboratory Information Systems,
Basic Excel
Additional Information
Available for all shifts and extended work hours.
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