Medical Technologist lead

Contact Information

Zahra Al-kafaji

Address: **** ****** ******

Dearborn MI 48128

Phone Number: 313-***-****

Email: ********@*******.***

Objective

●ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 20 years of medical technologist experience. Equipped with a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and looking to be part of your hospital laboratory team.

●Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.

●Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures. Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.

ASCP Certification

ASCP ID#:25283079

Work History

Hematology Lead

Garden City Hospital

6/10/2022-12/6/2024

General Medical Technologist

Henry Ford Health System 3/3/2015-present

Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease.

Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions.

Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including: Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release; Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states; Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.

Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems.

Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.

Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency assessments.

Maintains the laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.

Communicates with internal and external customers, including nurses, physicians and other health care workers concerning laboratory results, procedures, technology, and related issues.

Provides direction and guidance for questions and/or problems referred by medical laboratory technicians or other staff.

Assists in the development and/or designing of new test procedures and/or methodologies.

Participates in the evaluation, correlation, and introduction of new instruments or procedures.

Helps validate new laboratory information system software.

Prepares and maintains documentation as needed.

Participates in the instruction (theory and practice) of laboratory science to students, residents and new employees.

Attends, participates in, and presents department continuing education and in-service programs.

CLS III Lead medical technologist

Doctors Hospital of Michigan 03/17/2014-2/26/2015

-Responsible for producing high quality, accurate test results in an efficient manner consistent with laboratory and hospital policy with a patient centered focus lab reporting.

-Responsible for training new hires,

-Responsible for the scheduling and ensuring the lab is adequately staffed periodically.

-Submitted survey results online and ensured clerical-free transcription is submitted.

Infectious Disease Medical Technologist

American Red Cross 03\03\2012 –02\02\2014

-Perform technical procedures on blood samples such as testing for HCV, HBS, HIV, HTLV and HBC. Also, performed viral nucleic acid testing.

-Detailed oriented and ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results; earning a reputation for being meticulous error-free med tech.

-Performs, records, and maintains accurate quality control records. Recognizes out of control results and takes appropriate actions.

-Complied with government requirements and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.

General Medical Technologist

Ford Bio Medical Laboratory 01\09\2002-02\12\2012

Conducts chemical analysis on various body fluids such as urine, blood, saliva, and bile

Prepares blood and plasma for transfusions by performing compatibility tests

Ensures that laboratory equipment is clean, functional, and calibrated

Stocks and organizes laboratory supplies and maintains company inventory records

Answers and responds to patient, physician, and vendor questions and concerns

Compiles thorough and professional laboratory reports

Updates and maintains knowledge base by attending workshops, reading, and participating in professional organizations

Cleans laboratory area and adheres to sanitation guidelines and procedures

Properly and safely disposes of hazardous and infectious waste and materials

Respects patient confidentiality laws

General Medical Technologist

Al-Kadmia Teaching Hospital- Baghdad 1995-2000

-Worked for 2 years in clinical chemistry, hematology, urine and coagulation, blood bank departments.

-Worked for 3 years as microbiologist in the microbiology department.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Wayne State University 8/2010-8/2012

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Baghdad University 1995

References

References are available on request.

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