Quality Assurance Control

CHERIE CARTAGENA

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA *****

215-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A position where my extensive experience can contribute to your customers' satisfaction and your company's success.

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

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SKILLS

Contributing Team PlayerProblem Solving

Blood and Tissue Sample CollectionChart and Graph Preparation

Aseptic TechniquesNew Staff Training

Quality control monitoringMedical Research

Critical ThinkingSample Collection Techniques

Safety MonitoringReagent Preparation

Automated Laboratory TestingProficient with negative 80

Reagent Mixing

WORK HISTORY

B Positive Plasma

Quality Assurance Clinical Coordinator //2539 Castor ave//April 2024 to Current

Performs Quality Assurance audits on site

Performs the QA review of products to be shipped

Opened center for daily operation including all daily QC

Monitored all freezers for plasma stability

Oversee of daily samples to be shipped to testing lab

Documented operational and maintenance activities

QA approved and released new lot supplies as needed

Maintained instruments and equipment used for processing including putting and taking them out of service.

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

Medical Laboratory Scientist // 3400 Spruce Street // October 2023 to Current

Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.

Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.

Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.

Reduced errors in test results by implementing rigorous quality control measures.

Improved turnaround times for test results through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.

Zoetis Reference Laboratory

Laboratory Technician // 435 Devon Park Drive, Wayne Pa 19087 // January 2022 to it's not clean until it's time to reclaim incomingCurrent

Performed patient testing on all laboratory analyzers including Advia, Immulite, Novus,

Stago,Beckman Au

Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.

Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.

Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.

Performed weekly and monthly maintenance on all Laboratory equipment.

Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.

Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt. Submitted weekly Quality control reports.

Wuxi Pharmaceuticals

Medical Laboratory Technician // Philadelphia, PA // January 2021 to January 2022

Examining,fixing and processing tissue for proper sample preservation

Cutting,embedding and mounting tissue

Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.

Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.

Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.

Assisted with laboratory research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.

University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Clinical Laboratory Technician // January 2017 to February 2020

Preparation and processing various of Laboratory specimens in various departments including blood bank, cytology,immunology,chemistry and hematology.

Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques. Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.

Prepared specific send-out lab samples for shipping to outside vendors.

Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.

Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.

Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.

Temple University Hospital

Cytology Prep Technician // December 2013 to September 2016 Enters orders,receives specimens,prepares specimens.

Accurately stains gynecological and non-gynecological specimens by hand and machine.

Files and maintains cytology slides.

Stocks prep room supplies.

Performs daily and weekly maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Assessed cell samples to identify abnormalities, documented findings and submitted detailed reports.

Applied special staining techniques differentiate cells and cell components to prepare samples. Adhered to defined laboratory standards regarding specimen collection and processing to facilitate accurate and precise results.

Analyzed Papanicolaou smear body fluids and fine needle aspiration samples to detect abnormal conditions.

Supported pathologists by providing patient data drafting reports.

Promoted lab safety and protected personnel by observing rules and posted safety hazard warnings.

Temple University Hospital

Specimen Processing Specialist // January 2010 to November 2013

Received specimens for processing, checked all patients and their specimens for positive identifiers before processing.

Delivered specimens to appropriate or designated area.

Assures that all lab specimens are placed in approved containers according to hospital and laboratory policies.

Performed venipuncture, bleeding times and heel sticks on patients.

EDUCATION

Bachelor - Science

LaSalle University // Philadelphia, PA // January 2007

Certificate, Medical Assistant

Thompson Institute // Philadelphia, PA // January 1993

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