EILEEN ALANDY

Mission Hills, CA 747-***-**** acs5uz@r.postjobfree.com

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Analytical and detail-oriented clinical laboratory professional experienced in performing complex and advanced tests used in detection, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, diseases, and other medical conditions. Skilled in maintaining specimen integrity as well as performing quality assurance and troubleshooting instruments. Adept in use of Laboratory Information Systems to maintain records and monitor patient data. Self-motivated technologist who works capably under minimal supervision. Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Blood Bank Type; Ab Screen; Compatibility testing; Ab ID; DAT; Rhogam workup; Blood group antibody screen; Issue

crossmatch compatible blood / blood products;

Chemistry Beckman; Olympus AU 6000; Elecys; confirmation and stat reporting of critical values to physicians; manual testing; Osmolarity; BNP; drug testing; Triage panels

Coagulation CA1500; Prothrombin time; Activated partial Thromboplastin time; D-dimer; Fibrinogen

Hematology Coulter DXH; Coulter 790 Analyzer; complete blood counts; hemocytometer for manual cell count of body fluids; cell morphologies

Serology Manual tests RPR for venereal screening; Rheumatoid factor; pregnancy testing

Microbiology Perform and read Gram stains from blood cultures; body fluid specimens

Urinalysis IRIS; Strip testing; Microscopic evaluation of results from instrument camera; microscopic examination of urine sediment

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions by providing accurate and timely results.

Perform correlation and validation studies, conducting linear regression to determine correlation coefficient and ensuring instruments perform within acceptable ranges.

Conduct laboratory tests, analyzing and reporting findings as well as investigating atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.

Trained lab staff in use of new instrumentation, attending train-the-trainer session at manufacturer to develop expertise.

Practice universal safety precautions, making certain samples are not mixed and treating each sample as a biological hazard.

Represented hematology during CAP inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards in accordance with CLIA.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, Mission Hills, CA 2008 – 2015 Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Trauma Class II Facility GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER, Glendale, CA 2000 – 2008 Clinical Laboratory Scientist

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

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HENRY MAYO HOSPITAL, Valencia, CA

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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Technology, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA Clinical Lab Scientist, California Department of Health, #MTA348

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