Rebecca Watters

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Greenup, Ky 41144

Phone: 606-***-****

E-Mail: advovw@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Attentive Medical Laboratory Technician offers high-level skills in laboratory instrument maintenance, specimen collection, and quality testing. Mitigates errors and inaccuracies through stringent QA controls. Manages lab documentation and promotes adherence to safety protocols. Methodical problem-solver with 30+ years of laboratory experience.

Diligent, reliable, and quality-focused Lab Technician experienced in both hospital and private lab settings. Demonstrated expertise in performing tests to help clinicians diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Offer excellent clinical skills gained through hands-on experience in timely, quality completion of all lab procedures in high-volume high-pressure environments.

Smoothly sets up and maintains equipment to achieve consistent, accurate results from laboratory testing. Solid clinical background focused on assisting with diagnosis and treatment of wide range of conditions. Excellent documentation and multitasking abilities.

Highly skilled in performing all lab tests and procedures quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail while meeting deadlines and standards. Committed to maintaining lab safety by following established rules, procedures, and protocols. Proficient in interpreting and documenting test results accurately and preparing written reports. Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills valuable in hospital settings.

Hardworking MLT focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.

Skills

Experience

June 2020 to Current

Kings Daughters Medical Center Ashland, Ky

Medical Laboratory Technician

Applied established procedures to properly collect data and specimens.

Collaborated with supervisors to document and report lab test results.

Worked in laboratory environments to perform testing functions.

Executed quality control and quality assurance testing to detect errors.

Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment to increase functionality.

Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments and addressed malfunctions.

Applied all documentation requirements when generating laboratory reports.

Administered phlebotomy and specimen collection to obtain best quality of specimen for testing.

Followed all lab instrument procedures and guidelines, kept lab clean, and routinely calibrated instruments for precision.

Evaluated the obtained test results to verify their consistency, reliability and conformance with specifications.

Maintained strict standards in verifying clinical information and communicating specimen procurement methods or techniques with patients.

Verified sample and specimen labeling and processing against standards with regular quality checks.

Verified, recorded, and reported results on all tests performed in compliance with government requirements and internal lab procedures.

Followed standard formulas when preparing volumetric solutions and reagents for use in regular analyses.

Followed protocols strictly to maintain proper control of hazardous materials and safely dispose of samples.

Documented testing data and reported findings with clear, accurate recordkeeping.

Supported successful transfusions by completing blood tests and various body fluid counts.

Demonstrated competencies in preparing chemical solutions, reagents, and specimens for microscopic examination.

Monitored use of material and reagents and maintained correct inventories for each material stored and used in laboratory.

Performed lab tests, analyzed and reported findings, and verified results to help determine disease etiology and pathology.

April 2016 to April 2020

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Ashland, Ky

Medical Laboratory Technician

Applied established procedures to properly collect data and specimens.

Collaborated with supervisors to document and report lab test results.

Executed quality control and quality assurance testing to detect errors.

Worked in laboratory environments to perform testing functions.

Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments and addressed malfunctions.

Administered phlebotomy and specimen collection to obtain best quality of specimen for testing.

Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment to increase functionality.

Applied all documentation requirements when generating laboratory reports.

Evaluated the obtained test results to verify their consistency, reliability and conformance with specifications.

Maintained strict standards in verifying clinical information and communicating specimen procurement methods or techniques with patients.

Performed lab tests, analyzed and reported findings, and verified results to help determine disease etiology and pathology.

Supported successful transfusions by completing blood tests and cell counts.

Stained cells with dyes and examined slides to locate and determine nature of abnormalities.

Documented testing data and reported findings with clear, accurate recordkeeping.

Followed standard formulas when preparing volumetric solutions and reagents for use in regular analyses.

Demonstrated competencies in preparing chemical solutions, reagents, and specimens for microscopic examination.

Followed protocols strictly to maintain proper control of hazardous materials and safely dispose of samples.

Followed all lab instrument procedures and guidelines, kept lab clean, and routinely calibrated instruments for precision.

Verified sample and specimen labeling and processing against standards with regular quality checks.

Monitored use of material and reagents and maintained correct inventories for each material stored and used in laboratory.

Verified, recorded, and reported results on all tests performed in compliance with government requirements and internal lab procedures.

August 2015 to February 2017

Ohio Valley Physicians Huntington, Wva

Medical Laboratory Technician

Applied established procedures to properly collect data and specimens.

Organized and properly stored chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases to maximize safety.

Collaborated with supervisors to document and report lab test results.

Executed quality control and quality assurance testing to detect errors.

Monitored lab inventory and requisitioned low-stock supplies.

Worked in laboratory environments to perform testing functions.

Applied all documentation requirements when generating laboratory reports.

Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments and addressed malfunctions.

Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment to increase functionality.

Verified sample and specimen labeling and processing against standards with regular quality checks.

Monitored use of material and reagents and maintained correct inventories for each material stored and used in laboratory.

Performed lab tests, analyzed and reported findings, and verified results to help determine disease etiology and pathology.

Maintained strict standards in verifying clinical information and communicating specimen procurement methods or techniques with patients.

Documented testing data and reported findings with clear, accurate recordkeeping.

Evaluated the obtained test results to verify their consistency, reliability and conformance with specifications.

Followed all lab instrument procedures and guidelines, kept lab clean, and routinely calibrated instruments for precision.

Followed standard formulas when preparing volumetric solutions and reagents for use in regular analyses.

Demonstrated competencies in preparing chemical solutions, reagents, and specimens for microscopic examination.

Followed protocols strictly to maintain proper control of hazardous materials and safely dispose of samples.

Verified, recorded, and reported results on all tests performed in compliance with government requirements and internal lab procedures.

Education

August 1984 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, Oh

Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician

GPA 3.98.

Dean's List Honoree, 7 semesters.

Graduated with honors.

Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

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