Anthony Salgado
Ontario
Summary
Organized, self-reliant Medical Laboratory Scientist who offers exceptional Microbiology skills. Closely follows laboratory procedures to maximize accuracy of testing results. Experienced in finalizing results thru LIS Systems. Able to use software applications to create documents and to provide data analysis.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Foundation Laboratory
Pomona
08.2008 - 12.2024
- Maintained and operated laboratory analyzers. Performed QC & maintenance according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Provided technical support on new procedures or techniques as needed.
- Performed Validation Studies on all equipment.
- Mentored the staff members in the department on proper lab practices and procedures.
- Assisted in Lab Accreditation by passing State Inspections.
- Skilled in performing State Cap Surveys.
- Used Word & Excel to create worksheets for the department. Created inventory log sheets to perform inventory and order supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
United States Air Force
Moreno Valley, CA06-1984
Skills
- Microbiology analyzer operation
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment validation
- Performed a multitude of different cultures Which included Urine, Wound, Vaginal, Group B Strep, Stool, Ear, Nose, Throat, Blood and Herpes Cultures
- Inventory management & ordering of supplies
- Regulatory compliance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory information systems
- Safety compliance
- Skilled in finalizing Microbiology test reports thru LIS systems
- Clinical microscopy to include Wet Mounts, Gram Stains, Ova & Parasites, and other cellular elements
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
CLS License (MTA)
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Foundation Laboratory
08.2008 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
United States Air Force