Lauren Garrido
North Bergen, NJ 07047
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Experience
Medical Technologist
Bio reference
November 2020 -Currently
●Testing Covid -19
●Medical equipment used : tecan, kingfisher, PCR tecan, and Quantstudio
●Document and releasing results to medical professionals
●Making PC and standard controls every 4 hours
●Testing STD such as Bacterial Vaginosis, Aerobic Vaginosis, Genital Diseases, Candida Genus, different types of Candida Albicans, T. Vaginialis, C.Trachomatis, N. Gonorrhoeae, Urealyticum, Genitalium and Hominis.
●Medical equipment used :Starlet, Qia, Thermal Cycler ( T100), CFX, and Calipers .
●Document and releasing results and confirming confirmation .
●Identify, examine, study and review different vaginal and gential species, such as,
●Manual pipetting
Medical Technologist
Quest Diagnostics
June 2020 - November 2020
●Identify, examine, study and review different parasitical species, such as, Pinworm, Fecal Fat, Giardia and Cryptosporidium
●Document and release results to medical professionals
●Identify issues with specimens and resolve issues by contacting healthcare providers.
● Medical equipment used: Compound Light Microscope and Fluorescence Microscope
Microbiology Technologist
LabCorp
May 2019- June 2020
●Identify, examine and study microorganisms and bacteria.
●Write up the reports and pass it along to the next person to verify and send the reports to the doctor's office, hospital, and or clinical .
● Medical equipment used: Mylan and Vitek machines
●Testing for A probes (Strep A)
●Testing urine samples for Strep B
●Testing Blood Cultures for bacterial infections.
Clinical Technician
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
March 2019- April 2019
●Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
●Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, and mobility )
●Measuring the inputs and outputs of the patients
●Monitor vital signs and patient conditions
●Testing Blood Glucose
●Placing Telemetry Box on the Patients ( 3,5,6,12 Lead ECG)
●Inserting Female & Male Catheter, CAUTI, Bladder Scans
●Inserting IVs
●Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing
●Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
Concierge
Planned Companies September 2018– January 2019
●Answered phones, directed and screened calls, for management staff and followed up to make sure messages were received
●Responsible for keeping records of resident guests, residents’ vehicles, and phone numbers
●Daily duties included handling requests of residents, distributing mail, package management, managing parking, coordinating handyman services and work order repairs
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy November 2016 – August 2018
●Assisted pharmacist to fill, and dispense prescriptions for customers. Helped customers at the counter, to order and refill prescriptions. Coordinated with pharmacist in obtaining authorizations for pharmacy services as requested and validating insurance coverage
●Filled medicines for prescriptions, provided information to patients and other healthcare professionals
●Responsibilities included entering information into computer, ordering and receiving products, checking in orders, stocking, record keeping and answering telephone calls
●Operated cash register and provided customer service
Education
●Bachelor of Science in Biology, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ, December 2018
Certifications and Skills and Achievements
●Speak Spanish
●Member of National Honor Society – Phi Theta Kappa 2016
●Microbiology lab assistant
●Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●BLS ( Basic Life Support) Certification
●Clinical Technician Course - VA