Amanda Harper
Petrolia
Summary
Seeking to advance my career as the Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist of Chemistry and Point of Care at Bluewater Health. Can effectively apply skills and knowledge to tackle tasks and challenges associated with this role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior MLT of Chemistry and Point of Care
Bluewater Health
05.2022 - Current
- Advanced Instrument training for Quidel Ortho Vitros 7600 Chemistry instruments
- Participated in IQMH audits
- Assisted in the evaluation and validation of new equipment and reagents, ensuring optimal performance before implementing in daily operations
- Mentored technologists, providing guidance on best practices and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Teach New nurses and students on Point of Care Glucose meters, Blood Gas analyzers and Urine analyzers
- Evaluate quality control
- Maintain all inventory in Chemistry and Point of care
- Acquired a leadership course at Michener in January of 2023
- Currently Enrolled in Bluewater Healths Leading in the Middle course
MLT Core Laboratory
Bluewater Health, Sarnia
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Currently working in Chemistry, Transfusion medicine and Hematology
- Analyzing QC
- Running and troubleshooting equipment
- Reading blood smears
- ABO and antibody screens/investigations
- Performing phlebotomy
- Working alone and on-call
MLT Microbiology
London Health Sciences Centre, London
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Specimen accessioning and processing (SRA)
- Reading gram stains and special stains
- Referred out testing and reporting
- Identification and susceptibility testing by Microscan , Vitek, BD Phoenix and the Maldi-TOF
- Illumigene Molecular Diagnostics system for C.difficile testing
- Virus testing using Real-Time PCR instruments such as the Roche Light cycler2.0 and Bio-Rad CFX-96
- Serology and Hepatitis Testing using the Abbott Architect i4000SR
- Quality control measures in all disciplines
- LIS support work for Cerner
- Microbiology safety rep for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine safety committee2013-2017
MLT Transfusion Medicine
London Health Sciences Centre, London
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Specimen accessioning and processing
- Receiving blood products
- Issuing blood products
- Typing and crossmatching blood manually
- Using the automated Ortho ProVue instrument for typing and performing antibody screens
- Antibody investigations experience
MLT Microbiology
Life Labs, London
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Specimen accessioning and processing
- Main lab bacteriology
- Identification and susceptibilities
- Quality control
- Gram stains
MLT Student
London Health Sciences Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Participated in processing samples in Chemistry, Hematology , Histology , Microbiology and Transfusion Medicine
Education
No Degree - Fundamentals of Leadership Effectiveness
Michener Institute of Education
03-2024
Medical Laboratory Science -
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON05.2011
Pre-Health Science Certificate - undefined
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON04.2006
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control management
- Instrument Calibration
- Data interpretation
- Lab information systems
- Lab supply management
Affiliations
- CMLTO
- MLPAO
Timeline
Senior MLT of Chemistry and Point of Care
Bluewater Health
05.2022 - Current
MLT Core Laboratory
Bluewater Health, Sarnia
01.2018 - 04.2022
MLT Microbiology
London Health Sciences Centre, London
01.2013 - 08.2018
MLT Transfusion Medicine
London Health Sciences Centre, London
01.2012 - 01.2013
MLT Microbiology
Life Labs, London
01.2011 - 01.2012
MLT Student
London Health Sciences Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
Pre-Health Science Certificate - undefined
St. Clair College
No Degree - Fundamentals of Leadership Effectiveness
Michener Institute of Education
Medical Laboratory Science -
St. Clair College
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