Medical Technologist Quality Control
Resume:
Marc Charles
**** ******** *****, ******** *****, Virginia 23464
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Laboratory Technologist.
SUMMARY: I am transitioning out of the military as a Medical Technologist with 18 years of experience. I am a team player and a problem solver.
I have worked as a supervisor in the laboratory in 3 different military hospitals. I have obtained my certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathology. I am very reliable, efficient, and easy going.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Key Qualifications
. Blood Bank specialist
. Microbiology specialist
. Conflict Resolution
. Leadership
. Quality Control management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Medical Technologist
5/2004-Present, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verify, record and report laboratory results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of laboratory equipment, instruments and work area.
Experienced medical technologist with ASCP certification, 18 years of experience as a medical technologist and bachelor's degree in medical technology. Searching for a medical technologist position.
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.
Key Contributions:
.Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology and bacteriology 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, skin scrapings and surgical specimens).
.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.
. Led 60 personnel through a successful College of American Pathologist and American Association of Blood Banks reaccreditation resulting in zero
discrepancies in clinical laboratory.
. Researched and acquired the only Food and Drug Administration approved laboratory method for influenza testing. Validated testing methods, conducted
training and authored standard operating procedures for implementation.
. Ensured appropriate patient care by modernizing essential laboratory operations resulting in an increase of required female health visits by 50%.
. Coordinated and collected numerous units of blood earmarked for ongoing overseas operations.
. 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.
EDUCATION
9/2000-5/2004: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
BS degree in Medical Technology with honors (GPA: 3.6)
Certifications:
. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -- Medical Technologist (MT), 2004, Norfolk, VA
. Basic Life Support (BLS), 2016, Virginia Beach, VA
. CPR and First Aid Certification, 2016, Norfolk, VA
SKILLS
. Clinical Assays
. Clinical Microbiology
. Laboratory Equipment Calibration
. CLIA & OSHA Compliance
. Test Result Validity Verification
. Lab Testing & Reporting
. Quality Control
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