Medical Technologist
Resume:
LILIANA P. GARCES
Buford GA 30519
Phone: 770-***-****
Email: ***********@*******.***
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Teacher in the Health field.
WORK HISTORY
Jul 2007
to
present Medical Technologist
Grady Hospital
Atlanta
• Evaluates requested procedures in Blood Bank to determine the suitability of the specimen for analysis, ensuring that labeling is in accordance with established regulations of the FDA and AABB.
• Excellent experience: ABO discrepancies, Antibodies identification, TSG and XMI, XMC.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures in accordance with predefined policies.
• Performs, documents, and interprets quality control measures.
• Performs corrective actions
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjust, and maintains instruments, refrigerators, freezers, and centrifuges
• Verifies correct operation using established protocols and quality control
• Preparation for issue of the following blood bank components: FFP, Platelets, cryoprecipitate and packet red cells.
• Establishes and maintain an inventory of all blood and blood components
• Teaches laboratory procedures to trainees and attends continuing education programs.
• Tests in automation for Blood Bank: Provue.
May 2006
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May 2007 Medical Technologist
Davita Inc. Reference Lab
Fort Lauderdale
• Previous experience in Hematology Lab section
• Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Quality control and corrective action of the Advia 2120
• Analyze sample specimens and evaluate validity of specimen results
• Rerun tests as per protocol guidelines warrants and approves the release of the test results
• Ensures scheduled test results have been completed
• Monitors laboratory supply levels and assists in reordering and inventorying supplies.
• Perform routine Coagulation procedures and ability to use the IL ACL Advance
• Performance of Manual Testing: Body Fluids, Urinalysis and Sed Rates
• prepare slides and operates slide stainer and Cyto Centrifuge
• Identifies blood cells and other morphology on differentials .
Dec 2005
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May 2006 Medical Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood , Fl
• As a Medical Technologist I perform stat and routine clinical laboratory testing.
• Consistent with written procedures under direction of laboratory protocol
• Analyzes and reports results on test patient specimens in order to ensure timely and accurate results to clients
• Demonstrates and applies the theorical concepts of clinical laboratory using independent judgment
• Perform Hematology procedures and ability to use the Coulter LH750 and LH755 with slide maker and stainer
• Perform routine Coagulation procedures and ability to use the BCS System
• Capability to use the Automated Vitros instrument at Chemistry
• Perform periodic quality control on reagents and equipment
• Utilize computer systems to obtain necessary data and record test results
• Demonstrated flexibility by cross- training in other areas
Mar 2005
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Nov 2005 Medical Technologist
North Shore Medical Center
Miami , FL
• Perform routine Blood Bank Testing : Type and screen, cord blood, fetal screen
• Perform emergency compatibility testing for the transfusion of blood components
• Thaw Fresh Frozen Plasma ( FFP ).
• Pool Platelets
• Perform Direct Antiglobulin Testing.
• Perform routine Hematology procedures and ability to use Coulter Gen-S and STKS Systems.
• Capability to use the Automated Coagulation analyzer Sysmex CA-1000 and PFA – 100 system for platelet function
• Chemstrip criterion analyzer for urines
• Serologic techniques: RPR, VDRL, MONO, RF, FDP
• Perform periodic quality control on reagents and equipment
Oct 2004
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Mar 2005 Medical Technologist
Integrated Regional Laboratories
Fort Lauderdale,Fl
• Department of Microbiology (Serology, Parasitology, Cl.difficile, urines, Bactec)
• Performing receiving and processing of specimens
• Ability to use Laboratory information system.
• Working with logic and analysis to identify different approaches
• Assisted with all aspects of Quality Control in the Laboratory
• Recognized for always going the extra mile to ensure goals were met .
Jan 2004
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Apr 2004 Clinical laboratory trainee
Mercy Hospital
Miami, Fl
• Responsible for stat and routine tasks pertaining to laboratory testing as assigned.
• Analyze and report lab results ensuring a timely and accurate diagnosis to patients
• Application of Standard Lab. Q.C. rules
• Establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
• Proven to work accurately
• Identify problems, diagnose causes and determine corrective actions.
• Demonstrated and applied the theoretical concepts of clinical lab
Nov 1997
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Jun 2001 Electronic Assembly Operator
MOTOROLA Inc.
Plantation, Fl
• Performed a variety of sub-assembly operations using Surface Mount Technology
• Member of team participating in continuous improvement process.
• Focused on ensuring product quality
• Recognized for making safety suggestions and won a cash award.
• Demonstrated flexibility by cross- training in other areas
Sep 1990
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Sep 1991 Medical Technologist Generalist
Hospital Jose Rufino Vivas
Dagua - COLOMBIA
• Normal routine in all areas of laboratory
• Perform moderately difficult to complex tasks.
• Ability to use and maintain instruments.
EDUCATION
Jan 2002
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Jun 2004 Miami Dade College
Miami , Fl
AS, Medical Laboratory Technology
• Certificate of COMMENDATION for Clinical Excellence
• AWARD of recognition for exceptional achievement
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa.
• MDC GPA: 3.92
Jan 1985
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Jun 1990 Major College of Cundinamarca
Bogota - COLOMBIA-
Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology
MEMBERSHIPS
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Microbiology Technologist
2. Serology Technologist
3. Clinical Chemistry Technologist
4. Hematology Technologist
5. Immunohematology Technologist
• American Medical Technologist (AMT) MT - 170811-4
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLT 067016
• American Society for Clinical Pathology ( ASCP) MT in BB
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Native in Spanish, Fluent in English
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
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