Medical Technician
Resume:
RESUME
PATRICK ARNOLD NEFF
RETIRED NAVY VETERAN AND RETIRED GOVERNMENT SERVICE WORKER
**** **** ********** ****., **** 1056
LAS VEGAS, NV. 89117
NAVAL VETERAN AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE:
VETERAN AFFAIRS HOSPITAL CORE LAB
6900 NORTH PECOS ROAD
NORTH LAS VEGAS,NV 89086
APRIL CREED- LAB MANAGER-702-***-****,EXT. 14298
JAN 2014 UNTIL 27 MAY 2016. RETIRED FROM GOVT. 25+ YEARS
GS7, $49000 ANNUAL
-PROCESSED ALL BODILY SAMPLES FOR TESTING
-ANALYZED ALL SAMPLES IN CHEMISTRY,HEMATOLOGY,URINALYSIS, A1C, SEOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY.
-PERFORMED ALL ASCP CAP TESTS
-TOOK CARE OF SUPPLY IN ALL AREAS OF LAB.
-COVERED ALL BENCHES of the core lab.
-PROCESSED ALL LAB SAMPLES FROM OTHER CLINICS INCLUDING INHOUSE PATIENTS AND EMERGENCY
ROOM.
-WORKED NIGHTS.
CONTACT: APRIL CREED, LAB MANAGER 702-***-****, EXT 14298
ROSCEA STELSEL, MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR- 702-791-900,EXT 14294
EXPERIENCE:
PORT HUENEM BRANCH MEDICAL CLINIC
VENTURA COUNTY, CALIF.
JUNE 2007 UNTIL TRANSFER TO VETERAN AFFAIRS JAN 2014.
6319 DOINA JOSEPH-LAB MANAGER, 805-***-****
HM2 GUTIERREZ, LEAD PETTY OFFICER-Work Phone: 805-***-****
RYAN EQUILANG- LEAD COWORKER-Work Phone: 805-***-****
- Patrick Neff serves as a General Medical Laboratory Technician in the Laboratory Department,
which provides clinical pathology services at Naval Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme and Point Mugu.
- Mr. Neff performs technical procedures, supervisory oversight, and training of technicians
or other staff in all areas including but not limited to Accessioning/Phlebotomy, Hematology,
Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Supply and Mail outs.
- Mr. Neff must be qualified as a technical supervisor for high complexity testing under section
492.1489 of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program.
Mr. Neff reports directly to the Head, Laboratory Department/ Laboratory Manager, via the Immediate Supervisor or Leading Petty Officer as assigned.
-Mr. Neff processed and certified results of over 1,000 patients without interruption or
delays while the lab was being remodeled. The area was moved to a small room in Physical Therapy
department. He delivered service which met or exceeded quality expectations.
-Provided exceptional customer service while working in Accessioning and Phlebotomy areas by
processing and collecting blood samples of more than 1,500 patients personally.
-No discrepancies were recorded or documented while Mr. Neff was working at the mail outs bench.
-Turnaround time for over 1,000 patient results were kept at minimum time frame or less.
-No discrepancies were recorded or documented while Mr. Neff was assigned to Chemistry,
Hematology/Urinalysis/Microbiology benches. Turnaround time for over 1,000 patient results were
certified and reported in less than turnaround time required.
-When no service was offered for testing due to remodeling of the Lab, Mr. Neff was still
able to process lab samples competently and send them to Quest Lab. He then certified and process
results within turnaround time frame.
-Mr. Neff on occasion, provided training to On-the-job training (OJT) personnel from Primary
Care and a Drilling Corpsman Reservist while working the Phlebotomy station. All trained personnel
were successful participants.
-While assigned as Equipment Petty Officer, Mr. Neff successfully completed calibrations on all
pipettes, centrifuges, timers and thermometers within the required time frame.
-Mr. Neff satisfactorily completed all CAP Surveys assigned to him, as well as competency reviews.
-No quality control discrepancy report was given to Mr. Neff during this time.
- Mr. Neff processed and certified results of over 1,000 patients without interruption or delays while the lab was being remodeled. The area was moved to a small room in Physical Therapy department. He delivered service which met or exceeded quality expectations.
- Provided exceptional customer service while working in Accessioning and Phlebotomy areas
by processing and collecting blood samples of more than 1,500 patients personally.
-No discrepancies were recorded or documented while Mr. Neff was working at the mail outs bench.
-Turnaround time for over 1,000 patient results were kept at minimum time frame or less.
-No discrepancies were recorded or documented while Mr. Neff was assigned to Chemistry,
Hematology/Urinalysis/Microbiology benches. Turnaround time for over 1,000 patient results
were certified and reported in less than turnaround time required.
-When no service was offered for testing due to remodeling of the Lab, Mr. Neff was still
able to process lab samples competently and send them to Quest Lab.
-Mr .NEFF then certified and process results within turnaround time frame.
-Mr. Neff on occasion, provided training to On-the-job training (OJT) personnel from Primary Care
and a Drilling Corpsman Reservist while working the Phlebotomy station.
-While assigned as Equipment Petty Officer, Mr. Neff successfully completed calibrations on all
pipettes, centrifuges, timers and thermometers within the required time frame.
-Mr. Neff satisfactorily completed all CAP Surveys assigned to him, as well as competency reviews.
-No quality control discrepancy report was given to Mr. Neff during this time frame.
Mr. Neff worked as Medical Technician at Port Hueneme Medical clinic Lab.
-trained and certified to work Phlebotomy, accessioning, mail outs, hematology,chemistry,
special tests, microbiology. Works independently.
EXPERIENCE:
-From Oct. 2007 until Jan. 2010, worked part time as evening cashier,
stock clerk, retail, dairy box, general merchandise clerk, customer
service, and courtesy clerk at Albertson and Lucky food stores. Lay off
were due to Low Profits.
- From Aug. 2004 to May 2007 I worked for OMV medical services and
Cherokee Medical Services employed at Naval Medical Center Main Core Lab
making $23.00 per hour. I was trained and certified to work on all
benches in the core lab, which currently include:
-Chemistry,Hematalogy,Urinalysis,Serology,Mailouts,Hematology/Oncology
clinics, phlebotomy,and microbiology.
- Lt. Councilor and Gladys Delacruz are the Lab Manager and supervisors
at 619-***-****.
- Naval Medical Center; Main Core Lab; San Diego, ca. 92134
SKILLS SUMMARY : Mr. Neff has 22 years experience working in the laboratory field using many
types of chemical analyzers, calibration, quality control, as well as maintenance.
I have had many training classes involving laboratory while active in the Navy,
as well as with the Government.
EXPERIENCE:
Lab Technician - January 2005-JUNE 2007
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Main Core Lab
34800 Bob Wilson Drive, SD Ca. 92134
-Process lab samples for routine and stat analysis.
-Perform calibration, test quality control and maintenance on all analyzers.
Perform CAP surveys on all tests.
- Test samples in Chemistry Department using LX20 chemical analyzer and
Centaur STA analyzer for Therapeutic drug and Hormonal drug testing. Provide daily maintenance
and QC testing on analyzers.
-Test samples in Hematology using LH750 Coulter analyzers and making of slides for Differential
and Morphology readings. Perform ESR tests, make slides for Buffy Coat test and manually count
Hematocrit and RBC results.
- Performs primary review of patient results. Identifies unusual and/or discrepant values and
initiates appropriate follow-up procedures to correct problems. Initiates call back results to
physicians on all critical results.
- Help train Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) students from the Navy Medical School of Health,
San Diego on all laboratory testing and procedures.
-Analyze urinalysis samples using IRIS analyzer, microscopic, and HCG testing.
Provide results to Physicians.
-Supports a comprehensive quality control program on all procedures, reagents and
acts as a key operator
for assigned equipment and maintains required documentation in compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Helped with the revision of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual for
Hematology/Oncology clinic lab.
EXPERIENCE
Valet Attendant (Part time) July 2003-2007
Sunset Parking, LLC.
2151 New Castle Ave.
Cardiff, Ca. 92007
EXPERIENCE
Medical Technician Supervisor - July 1995-August 2004
- I am Permanent Career and Non-Competitive Status because of 18+ years
as GS employee.
- July 1987 to present. Current SF-50 on file with HRO of prior GS
rating, including qualifications and Position Discriptions. Career
status and NON-COMPETITIVE STATUS.
Navy Medical Center Hospital Core Laboratory, San Diego California.
- Trained AND CERTIFIED to Process lab samples for routine and stat
analysis.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to perform calibration, test Quality Controls
and maintenance on all analyzers used. Perform CAP surveys on all tests.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED TO Test urinalysis samples for pregnancy
testing, and provide microscopic readings and Osmolysis analysis.
Currently using the IRIS Urinalysis Chemical Analyzer.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to test samples in Chemistry Department using
LX20 chemical analyzer and Centaur STA analyzer for Therapeutic drug and
Hormonal drug testing. Provide daily maintenance and QC testing on
analyzers.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to test samples in Hematology using LH750
Coulter analyzers and making of slides for Differential and Morphology
readings. Perform ESR tests, make slides for Buffy Coat test and
manually count Hematacrit and RBC results. TRAINED and CERTIFIED to read Diff. slides.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to test samples in Coagulation Dept. using (Sta)
PT/PTT analyzers. Provide daily maintenance and QC testing.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to reads body fluids and cerebral spinal fluid
counts under microscope, as well as differentials.
-Perform test for mononucleosis readings.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to process mail-out samples as well as samples
for Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Complex Testing,
Hematology and Coagulation.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to perform primary review of patient results.
Identifies unusual and/or discrepant values and initiates appropriate
follow-up procedures to correct problems. Initiates call back results to
physicians on all critical results.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED in the support of a comprehensive Quality
Control program on all procedures, reagents, and acts as a key operator
for assigned equipment and maintains required documentation in
compliance with regulatory agencies.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to help train Medical Laboratory Technician
(MLT) students from the Navy Medical School Of Health, San Diego on all
laboratory testing and procedures.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to work in the Hematology/Oncology clinic Lab to
collect blood and urine samples, Process all samples to be tested,
analyze all hematology CBC samples using the HMX Coulter analyzer,
provide results to physicians.
- Helped with the revision of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Manual for Hematology/Oncology clinic lab 2006.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED in all aspects of laboratory testing procedures
and safety trainings. BLS certified. Annual command trainings up to
date.
07/1987 to 08/2004; 40 hours per Week; Medical Technician SUPERVISOR
GS-0645-09; GS-0645-9; last promoted 10/1995; permanent employee;
Navy Drug Screening Laboratory, 34425 Farenholt
Ave., San Diego, Ca.;
SUPERVISORS: Tim Poffinberger, OR JR EQUILANG 619-***-**** ;
- SF-50 is on file with HRO about PDs from 1987 to 2004. Gs-0645-9, last
promoted Aug. 1995.
- SF50 containing Medical Technician experience as GS-0645-5 in 1984
while working at National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
-SUPERVISOR OF ACCESSIONING DEPT. AND SCREENING DEPT.
-Responsible for workers time cards and work assignments and well as
training.
- 18 years of supervisor and management experience while working for the
Government.
- Trained and certified to Supervise processing and initial testing
areas at Navy Drug Screening Lab, San Diego, Ca.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to supervise and perform sample analysis testing
using Hitachi chemical D Module analyzers.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to supervise and perform sample analysis testing
Olympic chemical analyzers.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to supervise and perform Quality Control and
Calibration using reagents to test for Cocaine, Thc, Pcp, Codiene,
Morphine, LSD, Amphetamines, and Opiates.
- TRAINED and CERTIFIED to worked with extracting and gas chromography
of Urine samples.
- Processed samples received and did the initial testing of all samples
while accomplishing supervisory duties.
- Helped in the testing and with publishing of papers in science journal
for THC and Opiate studies.
EXPERIENCE:
- As a Navy Reservist for 20 years. In 1991 to 1992, I was a Leading
Petty officer, as a result of being activated by the Navy for Desert
Storm. I was in charge of Hematology/Oncology and Gastroenterology
clinics. Did administrative duties, assigned personnel and supply, as
well as the Leading Petty Officer of the Branch Clinic Lab and
Phlebotomy area.
I have 17 years experience with the use of many types of chemical
analyzers, calibration, quality control, as well as maintenance. I have
experience with serum and urine laboratory testing and lab procedures. I
have had many training classes involving laboratory while active in the
Navy, as well as with the Government. With the government's help, I hope
to continue my career with the lab studies and practices.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Trained and certified to set up numerous drugs of abuse studies for
chemistry journals.
- Trained and certified to set up and maintain forensic equipment and
trained personnel on specific area.
- Promoted to a Supervisor position GS-9 in 1995 with the step increase
7 in October 2002.
- Initial Laboratory Certifying Official on all drug results.
- Leading Petty Officer First Class of Reserve Unit at 30 Second Street
Branch Clinic San Diego. In charge of Laboratory Operations, Processing,
Phlebotomy, and testing of all samples submitted.
- Received Civilian of the Quarter for April 1998. SF-50.
- Received Civilian Safety of the Year award. Jan. 1996. SF-50
- Received 4 meritorious Command awards while at Navy Drug Lab.
- Received Above Fully Successful Annual ratings for 17 plus years.
08/1981 to 08/2002; 40 hours per Week; Hospital Corpsman HM1
-U.S. NAVY, USS SAIPAN, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, numerous
Commands.
1982 - 2002
- Supervised several enlisted personal who worked in laboratory doing
phlebotomy and lab tests.
-Trained and certified to do calibration and maintenance on variety of
chemical analyzers, Hematology coulters, microscopes and centrifuges.
- Trained and certified to test samples in Hematology using LH Coulter
analyzers and making of slides for Differencial and Morphology readings.
- Trained and certified to test samples in Coagulation Dept. Used PT/PTT
analyzers.
- Trained and certified to read body fluids counts under microscope, as
well as differentials.
- Trained and certified for testing of HCG and Mono testing.
- Trained and certified to Performed Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis,
Microbiology, Complex Testing, Immuno/hematology and Coagulation.
- Certified to performed primary review of patient results.
- Trained and certified as corpsman to work on ICU, PCU, CCU, Medical
wards and Neuro surgery ICU.
- Helped set up a blood bank on USS Saipan in 1983. Performed sick call
exams for the Ship Doctor.
- Assigned as Sea Air and Rescue Corpsman, as well as the Damage Control
Petty Officer 1982 - 1983.
- Assigned as Command Urinalysis Coordinator for the Hospital Navy
Reserve Unit 1989-2001.
- LPO of 32nd St. Branch Clinic Lab 2000-2002.
- Trained and certified to work as a Medical Laboratory Technician GS-5
at National Institute of Health, SF-50 PD on file 1984.
- Trained and certified to work as a Lab Technician and Phlebotomist at
La Mesa Institute of Pathology and Allied Clinical Lab 1984-1986.
- Trained and certified to work as a Lab Technician and Phlebotomist at
Coronado Hospital in 1986. Trained and certified to do blood and body
fluid exams experience Since 1983 until present.
- GS Health Technician 1984, GS Physical Science Technician 1987, GS Lab
Technician 1989,Medical Lab Technician Supervisor 1996, and a
Phlebotomist while at National Institute of Pathology of La Mesa
California 1985.
- Trained and certified to work as Medical Technician and Phlebotomist
with Allied Clinical Lab and Coronado Hospital Lab 1984-1987.
EDUCATION
North Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana U.S.A.; 1979 High
School Diploma
Roche Diagnostic Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana; No Degree in
Olympus/Hitachi Operation and Maintenance Course, 2003; 4.0 out of
Other GPA; 40 Other Hours
Navy Hospital Corps School,, San Diego, California, ; Associate in 22
years lab experience, 1991; 3.75 out of 4 Point GPA; 60 Semester Hours
Indiana Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana; Associate in Computer
Programming,, 1988; 3.2 out of 4 Point GPA; 60 Semester Hours
UCLA, San Diego, CA.; No Degree in EMT, Medical technician and
Phlebotomist, 1988; 3.8 out of 4 Point GPA; 12 Semester Hours
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Supervised Civilian Employees, 40hrs per week as of 08-2004. Attended
Supervisor courses as required. Navy Drug Screening Lab, San Diego
California - 1995 to 2004
Completed training on TECAN forensic testing analyzers, AU800 analyzers,
Hitachi D and P modules analyzers and advanced training course on
Hitachi analyzers in 2002, Indiana. Numerous ASCP Teleconferences.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
S.D. 1983, Phlebotomy Certificate and worked as Phlebotomist and Lab
Assistant at National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 1983-1984
and as a Phlebotomist and Lab Technician for San Diego Institute of
Technology of La Mesa, California and Coronado Hospital from 1984 -
1986. BLS certified until APR 2010. ***In charge of all medical records
while a Petty Officer Hospital Corpsman on board the USS Saipan of 1,500
sailors.
PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS
Yearly above fully successful ratings of Performance Appraisal Review
System from 1987 to 2004.
Senior Civilian of the Quarter Award FY02
Special Act or Service Award 08/99
Special Achievement Award 06/94
Kudos Award 07/88
Civilian Safety of the Year Award FY88
Numerous meritorious commendation letters from the Navy and Navy Drug
Screening Laboratory.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Performed numerous laboratory duties (testing blood and urines
samples, drawing blood, supply, etc.)My experience was extensive while
serving in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman.
- Worked as Assistant Leading Petty Officer of the Laboratory and
Assistant Leading Petty Officer.
- Performed Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Complex
Testing, Immunology, Hematology and Coagulation.
- Performed primary review of patient results and the calibration and
maintenance on all analyzers.
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