JAMIE L. BECKER

**** ***** ***** **. **-Rochester, Minnesota 55901

715-***-**** (cell) acwr7n@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Previous employee of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology offering commitment to the position available; motivated, positive, and excellent communication skills.

Work Experience:

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Medical Laboratory Scientist: Cellular/Molecular Immunology October 2014-August 2016

•Process blood specimens, perform high-complexity diagnostic testing via instrumentation/manual set-up

•Complete daily instrument maintenance and QC, stock inventory, clean

•Troubleshoot instruments/assays, prioritize specimens, adjust workflow independently

•Maintain ASCP certification, maintain up-to-date education

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bacteriology June 2011-October 2014

•Process various specimens, perform high-complexity diagnostic testing, communicate critical results

•Participate in multiple laboratory studies, perform daily QC, stock inventory, clean

•Differentiate mixed flora/usual flora from pathogens, perform/interpret/report manual biochemical tests

•Educate/train students, fellows, and new employees

Education:

Rochester Technical and Community College, Rochester, Minnesota Health Sciences *Completing pre-requisites for graduate program September 2012-Present

Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Minnesota

Medical Laboratory Science-Intern July 2010-May 2011

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Medical Laboratory Science September 2006-May 2011

Accomplishments and Personal Interests:

Volunteering/Charity

•Sponsored Races: half-marathons, 5K, and miles for charity

•Animal care: dog-sit, kennel care, clinic volunteer hours; Completely K9 and Highview Equestrian

•Human Healthcare: family members during recovery periods, house guest(s) and shadowing; donating handmade art pieces to others

Innovative Laboratory Improvements

•Recommendations in use, CMI: multiple SIMs updates, training suggestions, QC/controlled document implementation, safety hazard reductions, and improving of lab atmosphere

•Bronze Quality Control Certification: Completed QC course, submit suggestions/recommendations

•Renal Biopsy Safety Audit: locate, document, and suggest improvements for proper documentation and laboratory practices as required by regulatory agencies, conduct interviews

•Recommendations in use, Bacteriology: strip oxidase date, bone marrow update, Bordetella filing, modification of reagent containers, Parex inventory clipboard, on-the-hour Bruker start time

Bacteriology

•Scheduling Committee: create, distribute, evaluate statistics resulting in improved employees’ schedules

•Lab Week Committee: design, coordinate, schedule laboratory events recognizing MLS field of study

•Specialty Anaerobes: identify anaerobic growing bacteria, interpret susceptibilities, utilize anaerobic chamber

•Quality control: remedy ticket distribution and resolution, second document review

References: Available upon request

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