Summary
Clinical Laboratory Scientist offering a strong combination of clinical laboratory experience and academic background. Skilled in operation of a wide range of instrumentation. I maintain a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and efficiency. Committed to working collaboratively with cross-functionally and great communication for the safety of patients.
Contact
adpqjf@r.postjobfree.com
6200 De Soto Woodland Hills, CA
Certification/Licensure
ASCP MLS (Generalist)
Certification Number: 277186
Expiration: 12/2024
CDPH-Laboratory Field Services
CLS (Generalist)
License number: MTA-02229008
Expiration: 12/21/23
Experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee Jan. 2021-Dec. 2021
Ascension St. John Hospital, Grosse Point, MI
•Trained as an entry level MLS with supervision in: chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, immunology, blood gas and molecular.
•Performed maintenance and quality control according to manufacturer and SOP.
•Examine specimens that gave abnormal results and ensured their integrity.
•Reported critical values to nurses/doctors or out patient facilities.
•Instrumentation: BioPlex used in immuno, Beckman Coulter used for flow cytometry, Ortho ProVue used in blood bank, Rapid used in blood gasses, StarMax used in coag, Cobas 8000 used in chemistry, Iris used in urinalysis, Sysmex XN-9000 used in hem.
•Reviewed and verified patient results under supervision.
Laboratory Technician I Nov. 2020-Nov 2021
Ascension St. John Hospital, Grosse Point, MI
•Process samples from the core lab and other SE Michigan hospitals
•Learn all test names performed in the specialized testing departments.
•Identify improper specimen types and flag for rejection.
•Delivered specimens to appropriate departments in specialized testing.
•Assist in training new LTI's that have joined the team.
•Communicate effectively with the team, doctors, nurses and other staff.
QC Laboratory Technician Dec. 2019-Nov. 2020
DiaSorin Molecular, Cypress, CA
•Test incoming molecular and serological raw material
•Test controls/components using ELISA Assay method.
•Inspect finished products, ensuring all components are ready for distribution.
•Extract DNA using MagNA Pure LC 2.0, to test molecular components.
•Run RT-PCR, using Direct Amplification Disc and Liaison MDX thermo cycler.
•Collaborate with the team to improve efficiency with in the QC department.
Biospecimen Coordinator June 2015 – Dec. 2019
City of Hope, Duarte, CA
•Assemble lab kits and ship biological samples externally.
•Participated in quality improvement projects on an on-going basis including the development of SOP's to improve day-to-day efficiency.
•Ensured requirements were met for each specimen based on the protocols.
•Assist in constructing an Access database used to track each specimen collected.
•Helped construct a training module for a new position: Protocol Administrator
•Train in-coming staff on the basics of being a biospecimen coordinator.
Microbiology Intern April 2015 – Aug. 2018 AIH Laboratory-Anaheim, CA
•Prepped mold samples with Lactophenol blue stains for fungal spore observation.
•Microscopically analyze mold/fungi slides for species and quantity.
•Independently study fungal/mold organism and their classifications.
•Conduct testing for E. coli and coliform in water samples for clients.
Education
AUMT Institute
Ontario, CA.
Completed 2019
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
California State Univ.,Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
Completed 2019
Post-bacc, Clinical Laboratory Science
•Course work in Immunology, clinical chemistry, blood bank, urinalysis and hematology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Graduated 2012 Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
•Specialized: Bioethics and Humanities
Reneisha Scott