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Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist/Generalist (ASCP) taking 13 week contracts throughout the U.S.Proficient in the following LIS/software:Epic BeakerCerner MilleniumMeditechInstrument Manager (aka SD Squared)SafeTraceBioRad UnityMediaLabMD SuiteBeckman Coulter IQAP Proficient in the following areas:Automated & manual hematologyAutomated & semi-automated coagulationAutomated & manual urinalysis/body fluidsBasic… Show more Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist/Generalist (ASCP) taking 13 week contracts throughout the U.S.Proficient in the following LIS/software:Epic BeakerCerner MilleniumMeditechInstrument Manager (aka SD Squared)SafeTraceBioRad UnityMediaLabMD SuiteBeckman Coulter IQAP Proficient in the following areas:Automated & manual hematologyAutomated & semi-automated coagulationAutomated & manual urinalysis/body fluidsBasic microbiologyBlood banking automated & manual methodsCAP inspection readiness & CAP inspectorClinical chemistry & toxicologyKit testing & waived testingMicroscopyMolecular diagnosticsPOC testingPhlebotomyQuality control managementQA/QI monitoring & projects Semi-automated serologySOP creation, maintenance & managementExperience with the following instruments:Abbott Architect ci4100, Alere Afinion, CELL-DYN Sapphire/Ruby, iStat, Piccolo XpressAdvanced Instruments OsmometerArkray AU4050, A1cBeckman Coulter DxH 800, 1600, iChemVelocity, iQ200BioFire FilmArray 2.0, FilmArray TorchBioMerieux Mini VidasBioRad D10, IH-Gel/L systemCepheid GeneXpertGrifols Erytra, D8 Gel systemHologic Adeza fFNInstrumentation Laboratory GEM 5000, ACL Top 300Liason MDX Diasorin MEDTOXScanMeridian IllumigeneOrtho Vitros 3600, 4600, 5600, 7600, Ortho Workstation/ID-MTSQuidel QuiaStatDx, SolanaRadiometer ABL80Roche Cobas e411, Coaguchek XSSiemens RapidPoint 500, ClinitekStago CompactMAX, Compact CT, Satellite, Start4Sysmex XNL 450, 550, 2000VerigeneVersatek Show less

Clinical Lab Scientist (traveler)

Contract medical technologist

ASCP certified MT generalist on 3rd shift. Experience in all laboratory departments including clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, blood banking, and microbiology. Performed phlebotomy, patient testing, calibration and quality control, and scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. As a member of the Core Team, sought to improve workflow and processes both in the lab and the hospital, as well as ensured compliance with all CAP regulations. Oversaw quality control… Show more ASCP certified MT generalist on 3rd shift. Experience in all laboratory departments including clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, blood banking, and microbiology. Performed phlebotomy, patient testing, calibration and quality control, and scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. As a member of the Core Team, sought to improve workflow and processes both in the lab and the hospital, as well as ensured compliance with all CAP regulations. Oversaw quality control review, competency validation, and policy & procedure maintenance. Fully competent in core lab, blood bank, and molecular diagnostics with basic training in bacteriology. See skills section for specific EMR and instrument experience. Show less

Managed a CLIA '88 waived physician's office laboratory. Was responsible for proper collection of patient specimens, specimen processing, waived testing, coordinating reference testing, inventory management, quality control management, and patient billing. Also participated in direct patient care including coumadin testing and management, obtaining vitals, taking patient histories, and urgent care laboratory visits. Gained extensive experience in patient relations, proper charting, and… Show more Managed a CLIA '88 waived physician's office laboratory. Was responsible for proper collection of patient specimens, specimen processing, waived testing, coordinating reference testing, inventory management, quality control management, and patient billing. Also participated in direct patient care including coumadin testing and management, obtaining vitals, taking patient histories, and urgent care laboratory visits. Gained extensive experience in patient relations, proper charting, and phlebotomy technique. Worked directly with physicians to coordinate care for multiple populations including infants, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Facilitated test selection and ordering for physicians from symptoms to results. Show less

Prepared food for sale in retail setting according to proper sanitation standards, handled opening and closing of the store, sold liquor with valid city license, operated cash register including end of night counting and safe drops.

Cared for 30+ residents on the overnight shift at an assisted living facility. Obtained medication pass training and oversaw distribution of routine prescriptions, controlled substances, and insulin injections during each shift. Assisted residents with ADLs, housekeeping, and meals.

Worked summer & fall seasons in the main dining hall located on a public golf course. Fulfilled roles such as hostess, busgirl, and participated in event set-up & take-down.