Tami Lindenfelser
Elk River,MN
Summary
Hardworking Medical Laboratory Scientist bringing 20+ years of expertise in the clinical laboratory field. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Regions Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized BD instrumentation and/or software including the following: Kiestra TLA, Phoenix M50's, API's, Bactec Fx, Epicenter, and Synapsys.
- Processed, tested, interpreted, reviewed and approved results of microbiological clinical samples and laboratory controls.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Lead Microbiologist
Children's Hospital And Clinics Of Minnesota
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Processed, tested, interpreted, reviewed, and approved results of microbiological clinical samples and laboratory controls
- Proficient in routine use of a wide range of molecular testing platforms for clinical samples and laboratory controls
- Proficient in routine and advanced use of wide range of microbiology identification and sensitivity system platforms
- Technical resource for antimicrobial standards including collaboration with stewardship committee and infectious disease providers for selective reporting protocols
- Member of a team responsible for assessing and documenting yearly staff competency
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Minnesota Department Of Health
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Team member of the special microbiology/emerging infection department within MDH responsible receiving, testing, and storing biological samples referred from clinical labs in Minnesota
- Collaborated with MDH epidemiologists by testing isolates and providing data on foodborne illness testing and invasive bacterial infection monitoring
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Saint Joseph's Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Processed, tested, interpreted, reviewed, and approved results of microbiological clinical samples and laboratory controls
Medical Laboratory Scientist/MIcrobiologist
HealthPartners Central Laboratory
09.2001 - 12.2014
- Processed, tested, interpreted, reviewed, and approved results of microbiological clinical samples and laboratory controls
- Staff scheduler for the microbiology department
- Coordinator/Lead trainer for student rotations in the microbiology department
- Assisted in preparation of the yearly antibiogram
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Minneapolis Children's Hospital
09.1995 - 03.1999
- Processed, tested, interpreted, reviewed, and approved results of microbiological clinical samples and laboratory controls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science And Microbiology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI08.1995
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Test data analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
ASCP and NCA
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Regions Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Lead Microbiologist
Children's Hospital And Clinics Of Minnesota
01.2016 - 02.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Minnesota Department Of Health
12.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Saint Joseph's Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist/MIcrobiologist
HealthPartners Central Laboratory
09.2001 - 12.2014
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiologist
Minneapolis Children's Hospital
09.1995 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science And Microbiology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
ASCP and NCA
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