MLS (ASCP)CM

• May 2021 - Present

-Performing medium to high complexity patient testing-Maintaining competency for Chemistry, Hematology, and Special Chemistry benches-Ensuring proper training of new employees to become competent and understanding of bench assignments-Assisting with MLT/MLS student rotations to allow adequate time on department benches-Troubleshooting advanced problems and working with service engineers to repair downed instrumentation-Performing Legal and Non-legal urine drug confirmations using LC MS/MS-Interpreting electrophoresis and immunofixation patterns for pathologist review-Performing serial dilutions to proper concentrations for Top Stock and standard solutions-Reading peripheral blood smear slides and accurately reporting patient morphology and cell counts-Completing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures as needed-Releasing patient results utilizing Sunquest 10.1 LIS software-Utilizing Instrument Manager Middleware to verify abnormal patient results before final verification-Understanding accurate use of micropipettes and reconstituting reagents, quality controls, and calibrators-Performing waived urine pregnancy and sickle cell screen testing-Assisted with Molecular wet-swab testing during the height of the Covid Pandemic-Acting as a resource for other staff members to assist in problems and answer questions Show less

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