Kelly L. Smith
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
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Summary
Motivated and outgoing Medical Laboratory Technician offering 13 years of experience in performing
generalized routine and stat clinical laboratory analysis
Excellent communication skills in interacting with physicians, patients, and co-workers
Possess strong capabilities in understanding, executing, and adhering to standard laboratory operating
procedures for specimen and quality control analysis
Solid credentials that include an Associate in Applied Science; ASCP certification and New York State licensure
Highly skilled in all areas of Blood Banking, Hematology, and Clinical Chemistry
Certifications/Licenses
American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Board of Registry MLT certification, #63283
The University of the State of New York Education Department Office of the Professions, Clinical Laboratory
Technician license, #000124-1
Education
Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh
NY
Associate in Applied Science 2001
University of Cincinnati, Online
Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science, Currently enrolled
Professional Experience
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Plattsburgh New York
Medical Laboratory Technician II (08/2001 -02/05/2014)
Highly skilled and most knowledgeable in all aspects of blood bank testing. This includes antibody workups,
elution’s, adsorptions, cord blood evaluations, Fetal maternal bleed screens, kleihauer- betke stains,
transfusion reaction work-ups, and basic crossmatching and type and screens and this includes labeling blood
products, and assisting in blood component preparation.
Completed routine and stat patient sample analysis in the general laboratory; Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis
and coagulation, and some Microbiology planting.
Executed analytical instrument troubleshooting and routine maintenance as indicated.
Participated in NYS and CAP survey analysis, utilizing laboratory standard operating procedures for assay
performance and adhering to strict quality control guidelines.
Processed and prepared patient specimens for analysis; Evaluation of samples to assess for laboratory guidelines
of acceptability.
Performed some inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy (exceptionally skilled in drawing blood from infants and
children), and random performance of On The Job Network urine drug screen collection when needed.
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Plattsburgh New York
Clerk II/Courier (11/20/2000-08/2001)
Obtained outpatient specimens from various physicians’ offices on a routine basis for testing, and delivered
supplies as requested.
Received, processed, and delivered specimens to appropriate laboratory personnel for sample analysis.
Communicated with providers offices by phone; answered questions on specimen requirements, rejections,
recollections, and took requests for pickups.