Quality Control Assurance

Kinsey Fortson

+1-619-***-**** ************@*****.*** Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

SUMMARY

Medical Lab Scientist with nearly 4 years of clinical experience in a Core Microbiology hospital labs, Blood Bank manufacturing labs. Detail-oriented and quick to learn and implement new procedures to deliver patient care of the highest quality. Successful in both individual and group settings. SKILLS

•Proficiency in LIS entry (Cerner, SoftLab, Epic) •Quality Assurance and Control

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office •Prepared and able to fulfill leadership roles

•Technical Troubleshooting •Great resource and trainer EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Vitalant QC Lab, May 2024-Current Tempe, AZ

Sample, analyze, and report out hematology results on blood products to ensure quality products are delivered to patients.

Perform Quality Control testing on flagged units as well as select units per FDA requirements. Ensure thorough review of all required documentation is performed before blood products are distributed to clients. Medical Technologist, Microbiology, Mayo Clinic, October 2023-October 2024 Phoenix, AZ

Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Performed microscopic and macroscopic examinations of body fluids, including urine, to detect the presence of microorganisms.

Performed susceptibility testing using instrumentation as well as manual methods. Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology), Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, June 2021-March 2024

Performed bacterial identification using biochemical testing and mass spectrometry. Maintained Quality Control logs and ensured all new reagents and media underwent proper QC in a timely manner.

Undertook extra projects and leadership responsibilities such as scheduling, overseeing the set-up and reporting of PT samples, ordering of lab supplies, and other tasks. Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Abrazo West Campus, September 2020-June 2021 Phlebotomy Technician II, Banner Desert Medical Center, January 2019-September 2020 Tempe, AZ

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science- Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), Arizona State University, Tempe AZ May 2021 CERTIFICATIONS

Technologist of Microbiology M (ASCP) CM