Samantha Rangel
Oakdale
Summary
Dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist with over six years of experience in complex diagnostic testing and quality control. Demonstrates proficiency in calibration, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, while ensuring high standards of accuracy. Strong communicator capable of fostering collaboration among colleagues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis
10.2018 - Current
- Verified analytical accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for testing methods and instruments.
- Executed solutions for instrument problems through troubleshooting.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that adhere to safety and compliance regulations.
- Receives, prioritizes, and efficiently processes specimens.
- Collaborated on refining procedures for improved workflow efficiency.
- Maintained optimal instrument functionality through daily maintenance, calibration, and quality control.
- Ensured consistent availability of necessary lab materials through efficient inventory oversight.
- Mentored new recruits and internship year students.
- Engaged in ongoing education to remain current with advancements in medical laboratory science.
Intern
Clinical Laboratory Science Internship
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Spent over one thousand and one hundred hours in a clinical laboratory setting learning hands on from instructors
- Performed basic machine and manual laboratory tests under supervision of a technologist
- Learned data entry and patient result entry on computer system
- Gained phone skills while reporting patient critical results to doctors and floor nurses
- Maintained instrument calibration and tested quality control
- Gained experience in phlebotomy with over one hundred draws completed
Child Care
Maplewood Community Center
Maplewood
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed care for children ranging from infants to elementary age.
- Maintained records of each child's daily activities, observations, and meals served.
- Facilitated learning through creative arts including songs and handicrafts.
- Conducted training for personnel participating in child care development courses.
Event Manager Assistant
Maplewood Community Center
Maplewood
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Coordinated efforts among personnel such as ushers, caterers and decorators.
- Installed linen and decorations to client specifications.
- Consulted with clients about decoration choices, financial arrangements, and planning timelines.
- Managed problem-solving, complaint resolution, and last-minute adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota06-2018
Skills
- Safety guidelines
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Instrument troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Quality control
Certification
ASCP certified, 07/01/18
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hennepin Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
Intern
Clinical Laboratory Science Internship
08.2017 - 06.2018
Child Care
Maplewood Community Center
05.2011 - 01.2014
Event Manager Assistant
Maplewood Community Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Minnesota State University Mankato