Laboratory Technician Quality Control

Rachel Huggins

910-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Whiteville, NC 28472

SUMMARY

Meticulous MLT experienced in performing techniques like gram stains and pathology background. Well-organized and disciplines with methodical approach to handling specimens and conducting tests. Prepared to offer eight years' experience in the field to new position with room for advancement. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. SKILLS

Laboratory assay analysis

Equipment testing and calibration

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Critical thinking

Friendly, positive attitude

Relationship building

First Aid/CPR

Team building

Computer skills

Multitasking

People skills

EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Technician, Atlantic Urology Clinics, October 2019-Current Little River, SC

Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment. Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens. Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.

Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.

Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.

Processed hematology and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews.

Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.

Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Prepared reagents, solutions and supplies to conduct lab tests. Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures. Operated equipment such as Bio Rad PCR and Beckman Processor to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.

Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis. Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, embedding, and staining. Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin. Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling. Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens. Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks, infiltrating with wax. Making Cytology slides and staining for pathologist. Medical Laboratory Technician, Coastal Cancer Center, June 2012-July 2019 Myrtle Beach, SC

Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment. Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.

Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.

Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering. Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.

Performed chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily. Operated equipment such as Emerald Hematology and Vitros 5600 to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.

Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.

Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses. Prepared specific send-out lab samples for shipping to outside vendors. Analyzed specimens following quality control measures for accurate results. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate of Applied Science

Southeastern Community College, Whiteville NC May 2012 CERTIFICATIONS

BLS

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