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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Greenville, South Carolina Area

PRN status maintained January 2022 to July 2023

Gainesville, Florida Area

Responsible for performing and interpreting clinical laboratory tests that require the exercise of independent judgement.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Perform laboratory testing, including instrument start up, function checks, quality control procedures; troubleshoot problems using established procedures.- Follow established policies and procedures for specimens, including handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient and donor test results.- Follow established policies and procedures if test systems are not within defined acceptable levels of performance.- Performed specialized Immunohematology Reference Laboratory testing; antigen identification, antibody identification, cross matching and issuance of blood components in a timely manner, investigate abnormalities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic anemia, and transfusion reactions.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Accepted by the LifeSouth Medical Technology Admissions committee to train as a Medical Technologist.

Responsible for performing laboratory tasks in compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to processing blood specimens and components, including preparation and transport of blood specimens and components. Performs tasks that support Medical Technologists in their performance of duties.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Receive, centrifuge and organize all laboratory specimens for the laboratory- Receive, organize and send all laboratory specimens and tubes to the donor testing lab- Ensure specimens and accompanying testing forms are labeled properly and acceptable for testing; investigate related sample specimen or paperwork problems- Monitor saved sample specimen inventory and rotate samples according to retention policies- Separate and mail (or fax) all report forms to the appropriate personnel according to established guidelines- Maintain, monitor and restock inventory or supplies and order replacements- Prepare and label biohazard containers for disposal- Record temperatures on designated refrigerators and freezers and confirm temperature remains within acceptable limits- Transport patient specimens and blood components- Perform cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment under supervision

Gainesville, Florida

Operated Helix laser to create acrylic and woods items.Worked with art department to decrease the quantity of orders being outsourced.Reduced the turnaround time on orders by 1-2 weeks by creating backstock.Cross trained in purchasing and shipping. Shipping: Quality check, package, and mail completed orders. Purchasing: Monitor stock levels. Responsible for ordering and acquisition of goods.

Gainesville, Florida

Public service library duties including:· Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West· Search the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout· Check out and check in materials and study rooms in ALEPH· Search ARES, retrieve, check out and check in reserve materials.· Assist patron with questions and refer them to other staff members when needed· Inform users about photocopier use and adding value to the Gator1 cards for copying· Assist patrons with operation of copiers, scanners, workstations and other equipment· Assist with other general library duties and/or projects as needed

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal Sciences - Biology

Associate Of Science - As, Equine Science

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Computer Technology - Programming/Database