Van Tran

*** *********** ****** • Arlington, TX *6014

316-***-**** • bzzw3w@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Well-trained Medical Technologist with ability to work independently in fast-paced environment; experience using, maintaining, and calibrating vital laboratory equipment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to identify ways to make lab procedures run more smoothly.

• Attention to detail and quality assurance.

• Learns quickly, often after only one demonstration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ProLab, Desoto, TX 2010 - Present

Medical Technologist

• Determines the integrity of each laboratory specimen prior to testing by assessing whether correct procedures were followed for priority of testing, timing of specimen collection, complete and correct patient identification, correctly documented test order, proper specimen preservation, sufficient quantity of specimen for testing, and other factors as outlined in the laboratory specimen rejection policy. Recognized problems and performs appropriate investigation and corrective actions.

• Performs quality control procedures in accordance with established departmental protocol; and in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Evaluated quality control finding for acceptability. Performed appropriated investigative and corrective actions for out of control findings. Maintains accurate quality control records and other QC documentation

• Evaluates each test result for acceptable quality prior to issuance of the report. Confirms that value obtained is consistent with the patient’s diagnosis, clinical condition, is consistent with other testing performed, and that the test system functioned correctly. Checks for systematic, clerical and other errors as outlined in the laboratory Report Review Policy. Recognized, confirms, and report critical values properly

• Performs a variety of laboratory information system functions accurately including numeric and alpha test result entry, workcenter pending report, ordering of test, cancellation of tests.

• Performs routine instrument maintenance, function verification, and troubleshooting procedures as appropriated and documents actions properly

• Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses and tests in chemistry, hematology and urinalysis to obtain data used by pathologist and physician in the diagnoses and treatment of disease

• Performs slide review and manual differential for hematology

• Operated analyzers including CX9 and HMX and manual urinalysis

• Frequently communicates with physicians, hospital staff and management

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimen for patients as ordered. Sends specimen to reference laboratory for any testing not performed in house

• Processes incoming order for testing

• Processes in house and incoming reports

• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, maintains logs

• Maintained a clean working environment and restocks all the laboratory equipment

• Maintained confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staffs

MID-AMERICA RHEUMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS, Overland Park, Kansas 2009

Medical Technologist

• Worked in in-house laboratory at rheumatology clinic with four doctors and two physician assistants.

• Performed urinalysis, chemistry tests, and hematology panels; conducted tests including ANA and DNA panel, CCP, and ACLA.

• Identified unusual results or abnormalities, correlated laboratory data with diagnosis, identified discrepancies, and reported results to physicians.

• Operated analyzers including Beckman Coulter, VITROS 350, CELL-DYN 1800, and IMX.

• Contacted local hospital to obtain results of tests that were sent for remote processing.

• Kept appropriate records and used VITROS computer system to double-check results for quality assurance.

• Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment.

• Performed venipuncture and assisted in collection of specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Followed appropriate guidelines and precautions when handling potentially infectious specimens.

• Oversaw laboratory stock and made note of low supplies in preparation for ordering.

• Worked extremely independently in lab with only two medical technologists.

OFFICE OF THOMAS M. TRAN, M.D., Wichita, Kansas 2008-2009

Receptionist

• Answered telephone and greeted patients at busy family practice with four physicians.

• Scheduled appointments and printed information for physicians and nurses regarding reason for appointment; pulled charts for day’s scheduled patients.

• Checked in patients, updated contact and insurance information, and reviewed accounts for past-due payments.

• Reviewed children’s immunization records and reminded parents when their children needed boosters.

• Communicated with insurance companies to verify eligibility and transfer updated information.

• Assisted with urinalysis tests in laboratory.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, Wichita, Kansas 2006-2007

Children’s Attendant

• Observed children in play therapy environment and planned developmental programs based on their activities.

• Took notes on children’s behavior and progress and discussed with parents.

• Prepared play-and-learn materials and set up play area; ensured children’s physical safety at all times.

• Guided children’s behavior and social development, integrating children with special needs into program.

LILIE’S FLOWER SHOP, Wichita, Kansas 2000-2005

Floral Assistant

• Assisted customers in person and over phone; trained new employees; and managed shop in owner’s absence.

EDUCATION

B.S., Medical Technology, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas 2008

CLINICAL TRAINING

American Red Cross • St. Francis Hospital • St. Joseph Hospital • Wesley Medical Center • Wichita Clinic

All located in Wichita, Kansas

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