Clinical Lab Scientist in Microbiology - Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Bacteriology Department - Chino Hills Regional Laboratory
(2023-08)
- Performs susceptibility testing on the VITEK as well as manual susceptibility testing using KB/ET.
- Performs weekly quality control testing on VITEK, new reagents and media, and time of use QC on all antibiotics.
- Interprets antibiotic patterns by checking for MDROs, CREs, MRSAs, and any other unusual patterns.
- Preceptor/trainer for CLS/MLT students and newly hired employees.
- Communicates critical results to nurses and physicians in a timely manner.
Clinical Lab Scientist in Core Lab- Generalist - Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Downey Medical Center - Downey, CA
(2021-01 - 2023-08)
- Perform laboratory tests, procedures and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Possess working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations
- Prioritize a positive work environment
- Working and rotating between all departments, Hematology, Bacteriology/ Covid testing, Urinalysis, Coagulations, and Chemistry.
- Have Knowledge to perform and process CAP specimens.
- Maintain proper documentation of QC.
Clinical Lab Scientist - Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Bellflower Medical offices - Bellflower, CA
(2021-07 - 2023-08)
- Perform testing, calibrations, and QC in areas of Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Semen analysis.
- Cooperating with Kaiser Downey blood bank department by dispensing and receiving blood units and blood products.
CLS Clinical Rotation - Kaiser Permanente Southern California Regional Reference Laboratory - North Hollywood, CA
(2019-07 - 2020-08)
- Completion of a 52-week NAACLS accredited training program and coursework in microbiology, chemistry, serology, immunohematology, hematology, and urinalysis
- Proficiency, Accuracy and Precision in Performing Test Procedures: demonstrate awareness of testing procedures and methodologies, including the theoretical basis, applications and limitations of procedures in each area of the laboratory to optimize patient outcomes.
- Troubleshooting Test Methodology, and Equipment Maintenance with Instruments such as: MALDI-TOF MS and Vitek-2, UniCel DxH Slide maker and stainer, Beckman Coulter Iris iRICELL Urinalysis analyzer, STA R Max Coagulation analyzer, Cobas 6800 HIV-1 analyzer, QUANTA-lyser EIA/IFA Processor, Cellavision Cell Atlas and Beckman Coulter DxH 600 Hematology analyzer, Beckman Coulter AU680, AU5800, Access 2 Chemistry analyzer
- Hands-on experience with Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for toxicological analysis
- Immunofixation Electrophoreses(IFE) system
- Internal and External Quality Control/Assurance Systems: able to calculate, review, and evaluate data from laboratory testing, including statistical analysis for quality assurance and proficiency testing.
- Awareness of a Safe and Injury Free Work Environment: demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines for laboratory safety, and integrate safe practices.
- Professional Responsibility and Commitment to Quality Patient Care: respect for the confidentiality of patient results within HIPPA and institutional guidelines.
- Rotated between different Kaiser hospitals and was trained in the hospital environment and reference regional laboratory
Phlebotomist - PIL Lab - Santa Ana, CA
(2010-04 - 2011-06)
- Performed venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood sample
- Prepared and organized patient specimens for testing.
- Handled venipuncture, urine analysis, blood testing, and autoclaving.
- Performed laboratory computer operations.
