Laboratory Technician Medical

LISA ACOSTA

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OBJECTIVE

To be a multitasking laboratory professional, seeking a management position while continuing my education in clinical lab science.

CERTIFICATION & SKILLS

ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician license #59775

Proficient phlebotomy and specimen collection skills

Extensive 20+ years clinical laboratory experience

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST II THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - SIERRA CAMPUS

EL PASO, TX

NOVEMBER 2012 - PRESENT

Managing the laboratory when performing charge tech duties

Performing laboratory analysis and resulting with Cerner

PARKING LOT SUPERVISOR STANDARD PARKING EL PASO, TX APRIL 2010 - NOVEMBER 2012

CLINICAL LAB ACCESSIONER CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES LAS VEGAS, NV APRIL 2007– MARCH 2010

Entered tests and collected specimens for send-out

Packaged specimens adhering to proper mailing procedures and delivered to airport

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS, NV JANUARY 2006 – APRIL 2007

Utilized phlebotomy skills to collect specimens from outpatients

Performed laboratory tests to provide STAT results for the emergency physician

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IMA LABORATORY LAS VEGAS, NV AUGUST 2004 – JANUARY 2006

Analyzed laboratory specimens to provide results for diagnosing patients

Entered test results in computer using ANTEK

DONOR CARE SPECIALIST UNITED BLOOD SERVICES LAS VEGAS, NV APRIL 2003 – AUGUST 2004

Utilized customer service skills to recruit and screen potential blood donors

Entered donor information into PROGRESA

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN EL PASO CLINICAL LABORATORY EL PASO, TX MAY 2002 – MARCH 2003

Analyzed toxicology specimens and communicated results to employers

Assisted in troubleshooting instruments and maintenance

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN RE THOMASON GENERAL HOSPITAL EL PASO, TX JULY 1999 – APRIL 2002

Implemented an accurate and expedited system of delivering patient results from lab computers to specified nurse stations

Provided student doctors with accurate and timely results

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, EL PASO, TEXAS

BA in Multidisciplinary Studies 2022 Magna Cum Laude

KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, HONOLULU, HAWAII

AS in Medical Laboratory Technology 1998

ADDENDUM TO RESUME

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Generalist in a laboratory that is a HeartCARE and certified comprehensive designated stroke center performing a variety of laboratory procedures in hematology, coagulation studies, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology using Cerner computer system for ordering and resulting tests.

Hematology:

Performed complete blood and reticulocyte counts, using both manual and SYSMEX 2000 automated methods. Performed manual counts on various body fluids and prepared cytospins for manual differentials.

Coagulation Studies:

Reconstituted reagents for automated analysis of PTTs, PTs, D-Dimers and fibrinogens on the CS-2500 and back-up CA-600. Utilized latex coagulation kits and prepared dilutions for analysis of FDPs.

Chemistry:

Analysis of chemistry specimens using the Beckman Coulter AU-680 and Access-2. Preparing reagents and dilutions used for analysis. Performing osmolalities on serum and urine specimens.

Microbiology:

Plated, gram-stained and read slides from a variety of sources, as well as fecal leukocytes. Performed COVID-19 PCRs and NAAs, Flu A and B and RSVs on a Sofia instrument. Performed kit tests for diagnosis of C-Diff, strep, occult blood, and latex testing for CSF bacterium.

Urinalysis/ Serology:

Performed routine analysis on the Iris and manual microscopic analysis when needed. Reporting crystals in synovial fluid using polarized light microscopy.

General Duties:

Performed maintenance and QC procedures on all laboratory instruments. Performed troubleshooting, minor instrument repair, and utilized technical assistance by phone as needed. Assisted in training students and new hires, orientating them to the laboratory.

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