Quality Control Technician

April N. Gross

**** ****** *********, ********* ****

North Richland Hills, TX 76180

E-mail Address: *****.*******@*****.*** Phone: 817-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position as a Microbiologist where personal skills and experience will be utilized to advance a company’s objectives along with enriching personal knowledge, skills and career goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Six months from becoming eligible for Microbiology ASCP certification.

Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance, when conducting and analyzing laboratory assays and with resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.

Strong background in aseptic laboratory procedures.

Remains reliable, diligent and focused when completing all lab procedures accurately and with the highest quality.

Works well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.

Proficiency with specimen set up and a variety of other lab techniques.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Technician - ProLab, Euless, TX (May 2011 - Dec 2011)

Collected and prepared specimens to perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease while serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality care. Verified, recorded and reported all lab results on performed tests. Ensured compliance with government requirements and laboratory procedures; furthermore, maintained the cleanliness of all lab equipment, instruments and work areas. Responsibilities and accolades included:

Execution and analysis of tests to aid physicians in the diagnosing and treatment of diseases.

Consistently commended for high-quality completion of routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens in a timely manner.

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

Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff.

Evaluated quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls.

Maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.

Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory equipment when performing various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.

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

Troubleshot and resolved lab equipment problems.

Quickly mastered Harvest software, Previ Isola, Vitek 2 and BAC-T Alert systems.

Customer Order Entry Representative - Freeman, Grand Prairie, TX (Aug 2009 - May 2011)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, May 2011

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