San Jose, California, United States
I am a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Scientist committed to making a tangible difference in healthcare outcomes. With a strong foundation from the SJSU Clinical Laboratory Scientist program and prior experience as a medical laboratory assistant, I've acquired valuable skills in supporting lab operations, conducting moderate to high complexity tests, and ensuring result accuracy. My laboratory experience has reinforced my dedication to excellence and my drive to improve healthcare outcomes. Alongside my professional background, I've actively volunteered to provide health education and services to those in need in my communities. I am deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of quality assurance, accuracy, and compliance in all facets of my work. I look forward to working in any challenging environment to improve my patient care and skills to continue improving my community's health.
- Operated independently and when needed, troubleshoot several analytical laboratory devices. This includes but is not limited to Sysmex XN–2000, MES SQA-VISION, ORTHO VISION Swift Analyzer, STAGO Compact Max, Siemens PFA-100, Gem Premier-4000, Beckman Coulter MICROSCAN WALKAWAY, Biofire Film Array 2.0 system, Arkray AU4050, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600, 4600, 3600 series. - Effectively communicated specimen issues, results, and reasoning to nurses, doctors, and other clinical laboratory staff. - Knowledgeable in EPIC EHR and Wellsky transfusion services application. - Assisted other clinical laboratory scientists in their departments when tasks in my department were finished.
- Processed numerous patient’s specimens and prepared them for clinical testing and analysis - Operated the HOLOGIC PANTHER, Cepheid GeneXpert, and other PCR-type laboratory devices at the basic level - Helped managed the Covid-19 Testing Laboratory without problems when asked upon by the department supervisor - Was responsible for teaching new co-workers and upholding laboratory safety regulations - Efficiently aliquoted Covid-19 samples by using proper pipetting techniques and equipment
- Developed original sport pictures using Adobe Photoshop for FieldLevel members that have committed to a college - Produced member pictures at a consistent rate and exceed the expectations of these members - Cataloged and organized member photos for easier accessibility
- Performed preliminary testing of patients which included visual fields in coordination with the optometrist - Helped manage patients scheduling of eye health exams and ocular device pickup appointments - Taught patients contact lenses insertion and removal, as well as cleaning procedures - Recorded patients eye complaints as well as new patient medical history in a timely manner - Used MaximEyes Electronic Health Records system to record patient medical data and care plans