Christina Knight
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
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OBJECTIVE:
Experienced medical laboratory technician with three years experience as a Federal Health Care Center laboratory technician with a certification in medical technology. Searching for a medical laboratory position at Floyd Memorial Hospital.
Work Experience:
Blood Donor Center Medical Technician
April 2010-Present, Federal Health Care Center, Great Lakes, IL
Set up and break down mobile blood drive sights. Perform quality control, specimen testing, and component processing on all volunteer units. Enter and verify specimen testing on all components. Glycerolized all units to be frozen and destroyed all unsatisfactory units. Label and ship blood donor units for quota.
Key Contributions:
• 95% phlebotomy rate, averaging 35 sticks per day with proper sterile technique, after phlebotomy care, and a low reaction rate
• Quickly mastered the DBSS/Vista System
• Expedited performance on essential ABO typing for component compatibility testing
• Processed, labeled, and performed quality control on volunteer donor units
Medical Laboratory Technician
February 2009-April 2010, Naval Hospital 200H, Great Lakes, IL
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 areas.
Key Contributions:
• Reviewed forty laboratory personnel training records that ensured hospital requirements were met; contributing to a successful JACHO survey in October 2009
• Active community and job supporter; coordinated ten hail and farewells that boost personnel morale and camaraderie
• Actively engaged in management of events and various fund raising activities to build employee morale
• Ensured safety protocols in the department were adhered and conducted monthly safety training which led to a 0% mishap report for 2009
• Trained 200 entry-level students on administrative and safety issues which led to expanded knowledge and experience for the students
• Accomplished training leader with a proven track record of 100% compliance of 100 personnel in Basic Life Support.
Education:
1/2008-2/2009: Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, Va
• Medical Laboratory Certification, cum lade, GPA 3.4
Certifications:
• Basic Life Support Instructor, April 2009, Great Lakes, IL
• Government Secret Security Clearance, 2005, Norfolk, VA
Skills:
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
Quality Control Intermediate Currently Used/3 years
CAP/JACHO compliance Intermediate Currently Used/3 years
Clinical Microbiology Intermediate Currently Used/3 years
Lab Equipment Calibration Intermediate Currently Used/3 years
Test Result Validity Verification Intermediate Currently Used/3 years