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Escondido, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California

San Diego, California

Greater San Diego Area

Performed laboratory quantitative drug testing and research on urine samples, and provided clinical analysis of data for MD’s. Prepared reagents and solvents for analyzers, and performed dilutions. Maintained documentation of all work, using Laboratory Occurrence Management (LOM) forms.Analyzed results, and troubleshot any sources of possible errors, including malfunctioning equipment and potential contaminations. Made judgment calls on scenarios and recommended remedies, such as changing analyzers. Participated in internal laboratory audits. • Oversaw a team of 20+ lab technicians, and reviewed their work.• Conducted extensive training for new hires.• Performed daily QC duties; calibrated and maintained Olympus Analyzers.• Made own reagents and solvents, personally performing all calculations.• Ensured all work complied with all test methods approved by CAP, NY and CLIA.• Achieved zero discrepancies on CAP inspections.• Launched a Department Party, and received recognition for team building.Special Projects - Process Improvements:• Developed methods to reduce waste in preparing agents. Changed quantities, resulting over $50K in savings.• Participated in transitioning from paper to electronic record keeping. Helped design Excel forms. Reduced redundancy with input into LIS.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Served in both the Microbiology Department and General Laboratory of this Reference Lab that serviced multiple hospitals and outpatient facilities. Calibrated equipment and managed QC responsibilities for chemistry analyzers daily. • Microbiology Department - Tested tissue, blood samples, urine samples, sputum specimens and wound samples (i.e., abscesses).• General Laboratory - Performed blood testing and qualitative drug testing in the Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology Departments.• Special Accomplishment - Implemented team building functions that improved daily work processes and increased volume of work completed.

Worked in multiple divisions of this 300-500 bed hospital, with clinical diagnostic testing including urinalysis, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and the Blood Bank. Responsible for daily calibrations, quality control testing, and the collection, handling, and processing of patient samples.• Selected as a Supervisor for junior staff.• Handpicked as Chemistry Assistant Lead Technician; worked closely with two complex chemistry analyzers including instrument preventative maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting.Served on-site at Robert E. Bush Memorial Hospital and at a major USMC base (2008-2011). Also served as an Airman/Plane Captain in an air squadron overseas. Ensured every aircraft was mission-ready. Duties included daily, pre-flight/post-flight checks, foreign object damage checks, cockpit switchology and verified emergency oxygen was at proper levels. Monitored auxiliary power unit circuit breakers. Inspected that intake blades were clean and no cracks or missing fasteners, Communicated with the aircrew pre-flight and post-flight of any concerns or issues.

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Technical Degree, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist