Quality Control Assurance
Resume:
Desiree Lewis
*** ***** ***, ******* ***** NY, 11722
*************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Clinical ToxicologyTechnologist at Acutis Diagnostics (October 2022- June 2024)
• Maintain competency in assigned technical protocols according to established operational procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work space in accordance with good laboratory practices
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures including necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality controls
• Assure instrumentation and equipment meet performance standards
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment related issues as they occur
• Maintain reagent, consumables and office supply inventory
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests by adhering to the laboratory's quality control procedure
• Provide administrative support to the Lab Manager and Quality Assurance Manager including Quality Control review and Data review backup
• Maintain QC related documents.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
• Processes all testing of urine and oral fluid on a CLC, LCMS and ALD
• checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality controls
• Inputting test results into LABDAQ Laboratory Information system.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of CLC’s and LCMS’s
• Ensure instrumentation and equipment meet performance standards
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment related issues as they occur
• Maintain reagent, consumables and office supply inventory
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests by adhering to the laboratory's quality control procedure
• Provide administrative support to the Lab Manager and Quality Assurance Manager including Quality Control review and Data review backup
• Maintain QC related documents.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems. Medical Laboratory Assistant at Northwell Health (January 2020-October 2022)
• Performs routine clerical tasks related to laboratory
• Receives specimens from internal/external suppliers
• May retrieve specimens from other hospital departments, as required
• Accessions patient specimens into laboratory computer system
• Enters patient demographics and relevant information into laboratory computer system
• Enters/scans units of blood and/or blood components into department computer system
• Triages specimen for handling or release
• Centrifuges specimens, as required
• Processes specimen using designated equipment
• Performs designated equipment maintenance including cleaning, emptying waste, and replenishing supplies, as required
• Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies
• Places orders for supplies through department computer system
• Responds to inquiries regarding specimen handling, test results, patient preparation, problem specimens, etc
• Operates the pneumatic tube system, as needed
• Prepares, distributes and files reports, as requested
• Performs related duties, as required
Phlebotomist at Quest Diagnostics (February 2019- January 2020)
• Blood drawing
• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab
• technology systems or directory of services.
• Responsible for completing all data entry requirements accurately including data entry of patient registration;
• entry of test order from requisition or pulling order from database; managing Standing Orders.
• Enter billing information and collect payments when required
• Data entry and processing specimens including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as
• required by test order.
• Perform departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, and
• answer phones when needed.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures:
• Perform verification of patient demographic info
• Assist with compilation and submission of monthly statistics and data.
• The Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
Education
Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York (2019-2022)
• Bachelor’s degree in Bioscience
Suffolk County Community College Brentwood, New York(2016 - 2019)
• Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts
• 3.0 Grade Point Average
Central Islip Senior High School Central Islip, New York (2011-2015)
• Received a High School Diploma
• Honor Roll/High Honor Roll
• Awards received in Spanish, English and Social Studies License
Clinical Toxicology Laboratory Technologist License (2023) License number: T000888-01
Skills
• LCMS/HPLC Proficient
• Working Knowledge of CLC and ALD machinery
• Medical Terminology Conversant
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control and specimen processing
• Familiar with medical terminology, first-aid and safety.
• Strong typing Skills (50 wpm)
• Good Data entry skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments
• Strong science background
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate
• Attention to detail
• Preparation and formulation of media stock solution.
• Micro pipetting
• Preparing daily QC procedures.
• Maintain Incubators and Microscopes
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