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Medical Technologist

Location:
Indianola, MS, 38751
Salary:
23.00 hour
Posted:
January 24, 2012

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Resume:

Victoria Anderson, MT (ASCP)

*** ******* ******

Indianola, Ms. 38751

662-***-****

*********@*****.***

Objective

Experienced medical technologist with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology and an ASCP certification; six years of experience as a lab technologist in the laboratory.

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.

Work Experience

Medical Technologist

05/2011 – Present, Indianola Family Medical Group, Indianola, Ms. 38751

Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verify, record, and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. Perform federal and non-federal drug screens for different companies.

Key Contributions:

Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.

Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical specimens).

Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.

Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.

Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.

Medical Technologist

08/2005 – 05/2011, Bolivar Medical Center, Cleveland, Ms. 38732

Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verify record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. Perform federal and non-federal drug screens for different companies. Experienced in perform API cap surveys, linearities, and calibrations. Monitor daily and monthly quality control, and exercised maintenance on all instruments in each department.

Medical Technologist

05/2011 – Present(PRN), Bolivar Medical Center, Cleveland, Ms. 38732

Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verify record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. Perform federal and non-federal drug screens for different companies. Experienced in perform API cap surveys, linearities, and calibrations. Monitor daily and monthly quality control, and exercised maintenance on all instruments in each department.

Clinical Training

01/2005 – 07/2005; 01/2011 – 03/2011 Bolivar Medical Center, Cleveland, Ms. 38732

Completed 10-month clinical training program at Bolivar Medical Center

Key Contributions:

Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.

Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.

Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.

Education

06/2003 - 05/2005: Mississippi Delta Community College, Moorhead, Ms. 38761

AS degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with honors (GPA: 3.4)

Certifications:

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), 2005

CPR and First Aid Certification, 2006, Moorhead, Ms.

01/2009 – 03/2011: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Science(Medical Technology)

Certifications:

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/MT), 2011

Skills

Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience

Clinical Assays Advanced Currently used/6 years

Clinical Microbiology Intermediate Currently used/6 years

Lab Equipment Calibration Advanced Currently used/6 years

CLIA & OSHA Compliance Advanced Currently used/6 years

Test Result Validity Verification Advanced Currently used/6 years

Lab Testing & Reporting Advanced Currently used/6 years

Quality Control Advanced Currently used/6 years

Additional Information

Available for 1st shifts and will work any department inside the laboratory. Relocating to Memphis/Southaven area around March 2012.

Salary History

Indianola Family Medical Group- 17.00

Bolivar Medical Center- 21.25

Salary Requirements

Minimum 23.00 per hour; would prefer 25.00 per hour

References:

Sharon Buckley MT ASCP; Laboratory Supervisor

Bolivar Medical Center

901 E Sunflower Rd

Cleveland, Ms. 38732

662-***-****

Rosalyn Harris MLT ASCP; Hematology Supervisor

Bolivar Medical Center

901 E Sunflower Rd

Cleveland, Ms. 38732

662-***-****

Hermenia Clark MLT ASCP; Generalist

North Sunflower Medical Center

840 N Oak Street

Ruleville, Ms. 38771

662-***-****



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