Chelsey Gregory
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with OSHA and PHI AND PHIPA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 5+ years of industry expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician 3 - Histology
University Health Network
01.2020 - Current
- Trained in routine maintenance, set-up, and operations of Leica Autostainer and Tissue Processors.
- Runs Quality Control for Autostainer and manual H&E protocols
- Strictly follows laboratory protocols and S.O.Ps
- Trained in maintenance and operations of Leica Coverslipper.
- Maintains preparation and stock of stains and reagents.
- Assists in patient paraffin block sorting and filing.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to regulatory standards.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Increased overall lab productivity by optimizing work schedules, prioritizing tasks, and minimizing downtime.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing proper waste disposal procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, and S.O.P.s
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Expanded professional knowledge base through regular participation in industry workshops, conferences, and seminars.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies through thorough documentation of laboratory processes and procedures.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for conducting various types of lab tests while emphasizing accuracy.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Medical Laboratory Technician 3-Surgical Pathology
University Health Network
01.2020 - Current
- Trained in working in a high pace environment.
- Maintains time management and organizational skills.
- Ensures daily workload is complete for surgical pathology specimens: accessioning, preparing labels and cassettes.
- Maintain adequate collection and storage of surgical pathology specimens.
- Maintain surgical pathology equipment and detailed documentation of all services.
- Preform and maintain proper documentation for quality control and quality assurance according to established surgical pathology policies and procedures.
- Ensure the performance of laboratory duties, including orders between our lab and outside labs/medical facilities are being done accurately and efficiently.
- Provide training/mentoring for operational duties with surgical pathology technicians and technologists.
Medical Laboratory Technician - Covid Hive
Mount Sanai Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Receiving, accessioning, preparing and aliquoting covid-19 samples
Medical Laboratory Technician 3 - IHC
University Health Network
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Trained in receiving and accessioning of immunohistochemistry specimens using HIS.
- Trained in routine maintenance and set-up of immunohistochemistry instruments including: Dako, Bond, Ultra and Omnis.
- Trained in maintenance and operations of coverslipper.
- Preformed dehydration and coversliping of immunohistochemistry specimen microscope slides.
- Ensured the preparation and stocking of reagents.
- Preformed quality control duties.
- Preformed calibration of PH instruments.
- Followed safe handling protocols for disposal of hazardous waste chemicals and sharps.
- Assists in retrieval and filing of patient paraffin blocks.
- Trained in following safety protocols, S.O.P.S and infection control
Education
MLA/T
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06.2018
Skills
- Trained on various IHC, Histology and Surgical Pathology instruments including: Leica Autostainer, Tissue processors, Dako, Bond, Ultra, Omnis, cassette labeler, and automated coverslippers
- Trained in phlebotomy following routine practices and infection control
- Trained in aliquoting specimen samples
- Epic Superuser
- TDG Certified
- Ability to carry out quality-focused tasks in a high-paced laboratory department
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician - Covid Hive
Mount Sanai Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician 3 - Histology
University Health Network
01.2020 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician 3-Surgical Pathology
University Health Network
01.2020 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician 3 - IHC
University Health Network
07.2018 - 01.2020
MLA/T
St. Lawrence College