Christopher Johnson
Elgin,MN
Summary
Hardworking and competent Medical Laboratory Technician with extensive knowledge in laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lab Assistant
Olmsted Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Collect blood samples: venous, arterial puncture.
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques
- Maintained inventory of supplies and materials necessary for laboratory operations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by following established procedures.
- Operated and maintained a variety of laboratory instruments.
- Received specimens and reviewed for quality, labeling and accessioning.
- Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.
- Inoculated bacteriological material with test organisms.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Olmsted Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Conduct analysis of body fluids: blood, urine, sputum using microscope or automatic counts.
- Type, Screen, & crossmatch blood for transfusion purposes.
- Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical lab equipment.
- Transcribe results/reports into charts, graphs, or narratives.
- Consult with Pathologist to determine final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
- Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples.
- Collect venous blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis.
- Cultivate, isolate, and identify microorganisms for analysis.
- Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
- Mentor MLT students.
- Follow all SOP's.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Hospital And Clinics
05.2015 - 05.2022
- See most recent position at Olmsted Medical Center for job duties conducted. The position was very similar, only a different company.
Vascular Access Technician
Mayo Clinic
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Collect blood samples: venous, arterial puncture, and off arterial lines.
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
- Initiate IV access for medical team.
- Work as part of a collaborative team during codes.
- Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Owatonna Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2013
- See most recent position at Olmsted Medical Center for job duties conducted. The position was very similar, only a different company.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
South Central College
Faribault, MN05.2008
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- ASCP 2008 25394613
Timeline
Technical Lab Assistant
Olmsted Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Olmsted Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Hospital And Clinics
05.2015 - 05.2022
Vascular Access Technician
Mayo Clinic
09.2013 - 05.2015
Medical Laboratory Technician
Owatonna Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
South Central College
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