Medical Technologist
Resume:
Sarah J. Johnstone
Eagle, ID 83616
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OBJECTIVE
Experienced medical technologist with ASCP certification, 7 years experience as a medical technologist and bachelor’s degree in medical technology and health sciences. Searching for a laboratory position in Boise, Idaho.
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 with multiple interruptions within high-volume environments.
EXPERIENCE
1/2009 - 10/2009 Peace Health Laboratories Springfield, OR
Medical Technologist
Performed testing using a variety of special chemistry instruments and manual methods including leads, allergies, vitamin Ds, hemoglobin A1Cs, sweat chlorides, and many others.
Involved in a work cell pilot which revolutionized work flow processes in the area.
Streamlined procedures and ordering processes.
Responsible for keeping instruments running accurately & efficiently.
5/2006 - 1/2009 Peace Health Laboratories Springfield, OR
Medical Technologist
Responsible for testing in the hematology and general chemistry areas of the Rapid Response department.
Proficient with numerous instruments and manual testing methods used for coagulation, urinalysis, and body fluid examination as well as hematology and chemistry.
Key operator for several instruments.
Managed office and lab supply inventory.
8/2004 - 5/2006 Kaiser Permanente Portland, OR
Medical Technologist
Learned all benches in bacteriology area of microbiology department.
Isolated and identified potential pathogens and determined susceptibility patterns.
Used the gram stain, culture morphology, spot biochemical tests, and Vitek instrumentation to determine and confirm the identity of microorganisms.
Fielded phone calls from infectious disease doctors regarding susceptibility patterns of microbes.
2/2002 - 8/2004 Kaiser Permanente Vancouver, WA
Medical Technologist
Technologist in charge of urgent care center.
Performed testing in a fast paced environment to deliver timely results to treating physicians.
Testing included microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and kit testing.
Assisted phlebotomists with greeting patients and test ordering, phlebotomy, and specimen processing as necessary.
7/2000 - 11/2000 Cascade Biologics Portland, OR
Laboratory Assistant
Prepared basic stock solutions, and performed quality control on those solutions.
Packaged and labeled company product.
Sterilized equipment using autoclave.
Cleaned glassware.
Maintained supply inventory.
Prepared requisitions.
LISCENCES
1/2001 - Present American Society for Clinical Pathology
MT (ASCP)
1/2001 - 2/2005 National Credentialing Agency
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
EDUCATION
9/2000 - 12/2001 Oregon Health & Sciences University Portland, OR
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
3.25 GPA
8/1994 - 5/1998 Linfield College McMinnville, OR
Bachelor of Arts, Health Sciences
3.55 GPA
Departmental Honors
Dean’s List
Linfield Faculty Scholarship
Class of 1929 Scholarship
Student Government
Core Education Review Committee
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