Medical Laboratory Technician

Posted on: 2006-09-08

Caroline E. Overton 10026 Antler Station San Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 375-6371 Objective: Seeking a challenging position with upper mobility in Clinical Lab utilizing varied years of experience and skills. Experience Summary: July 2000 – December 2005 Medical Laboratory Technician Kaiser Permanente 4647 Zion Avenue San Diego, CA 92130 Performs venipunctures and skin puncture from neonates to geriatric patients. Accessions at the computer accurately, completely, and efficiently. Processes samples according to specific test requirements. Inoculates clinical specimens on appropriate bacteriology media with standard techniques in accordance with departmental procedures. Heat fixes and slide stains with gram stains when required. Works at many different workstations such as chemistry, hematology, bacteriology, assorted clerical duties and performs EKG in the clinics. Handling stat as the priority to deliver and running in the machine as quickly as possible. January 1997 – July 2003 Medical Laboratory Technician Scripps Hospital 10666 N. Torrey Pines La Jolla, CA 92037 Performs venipunctures from outpatient and inpatient of all ages acquiring a good collection technique. Process and centrifuge samples then delivers to department. Quickly resolve problems arising from missing samples. Send out samples from different reference lab. Answer multi-line calls and assisted doctors on patient’s laboratory results. Order and prepares data entry in the computer and check for patient’s demographics using IDX System. Respond immediately to patient’s need and questions. Call MOD for panic values for further evaluation. Skills:  Computer Literate. Windows and MS DOS environment, Quattro 5, Typing 35 WPM 10 Key by Touch, IDX System, Sunquest Education:  Medical Laboratory Assistant. Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Chula Vista, CA R.O.P, 1992-1993  Certified Nurse Assistant. Miracosta College, August 1996- October 1996  B.S. Chemistry (undergraduate) Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines 1984-1986 Attribute: Amiable with common sense, detail oriented, motivated, team player, and takes initiative by working beyond minimum requirements. Knowledgeable about all areas in the laboratory. References: Available upon request.