Alex Lanuza

Clinical Laboratory Professional with 10 years of combined patient care and diagnostic testing experience. Member of the inaugural graduating class of the Arapahoe Community College MLS Bridge Program. Expert in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis, with hands-on proficiency across Sysmex and Stago high-volume platforms.

ASCP MLS certification expected Summer 2026 — eligible for hire with certification obtained within 90 days. Known for decisive judgment, meticulous QC practices, and clear communication of critical results across the care team.

Medical Laboratory Technician - Kaiser Permanente

(2023-01)

• Perform moderate and high-complexity diagnostic and analytic testing in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis; interpret, document, and report results in compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.
• Conduct manual differentials to identify abnormal WBC morphology and perform manual platelet estimates, ensuring accurate result interpretation for complex and flagged specimens.
• Monitor Levey-Jennings charts to identify QC shifts and trends; execute corrective actions and document resolutions to maintain instrument precision and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as technical resource for complex troubleshooting on Sysmex XN-9000 and Stago STA Compact Max platforms; coordinate with service engineers to minimize analyzer downtime and maintain continuous patient care.
• Maintain inspection-ready workstations in strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP); actively contribute to laboratory safety and compliance audits.
• Proactively communicate critical and unexpected results to physicians and nursing staff, applying decisive judgment and correlating automated data with manual findings with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Phlebotomist - Various Clinical Settings

(2016-01 - 2023-12)

• Performed venipuncture and capillary collections for diverse patient populations (pediatric through geriatric), consistently delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Reduced pre-analytical errors by educating clinical partners on proper specimen handling, collection technique, and integrity requirements — directly improving downstream laboratory result reliability.
• Partnered with nursing and medical staff in high-acuity environments to ensure accurate patient identification and seamless specimen flow.

Bachelor of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science - Arapahoe Community College (2026-05)

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology - Arapahoe Community College (2024-01)

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Metropolitan State University of Denver (2017-01)