EMMA MARTINEZ
Van Nuys
Summary
Adaptable clinical laboratory scientist with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge
09.2024 - Current
- Trained in Chemistry, Hematology, UA/Coag, Blood Bank
- Performed laboratory testing for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases using a variety of advanced instrumentation.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and conducted preventive maintenance activities as needed.
- Able to collaborate with coworkers and the immediate supervisor.
- Instrumentation: IMMUCOR Echo Lumena, DxH 900 hematology analyzer, UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer, ACL TOP 400 hemostasis testing system, Sysmex - UF-1000i Urine Analyzer, Siemens CLINITEK Novus, CLINITEK Advantus Urine Chemistry Analyzer, DxI & DxC Chemistry Anazlyzers, GEM premier 5000 Blood gas analyzer, OPTI CCA, Abbott ARCHITECT, CellaVision, DxU Iris
- Laboratory Information System: Cerner
CLS - Student Intern
Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Rotated in hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, and blood bank.
- Working knowledge of laboratory safety
- Able to perform testing, documentation, & interpretation of laboratory results
- Operated and calibrated laboratory instrumentation and performed various chemical and microscopic testing
- Able to collaborate with coworkers and immediate supervisor
- Instrumentation: IMMUCOR Echo Lumena, MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry, BD Phoenix, BD BACTEC FX Blood Culture System, DxH 900 hematology analyzer, UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer, ACL TOP 400 hemostasis testing system, Sysmex - UF-1000i Urine Analyzer, Siemens CLINITEK Novus, CLINITEK Advantus Urine Chemistry Analyzer, Dx1800
- Laboratory Information System: Cerner
Laboratory Assistant/Client Service
Diagnostic Laboratory Service
Torrance
12.2014 - 11.2020
- Performed lab routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning
- Accurately entering patient information into the laboratory information system and ordering tests
- Knowledgeable in specimen processing for Send-Out tests
- Trained new employees in the information and procedures essential to the day-to-day functioning of the lab and delegated these tasks as necessary
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
- Assisted with Client Services
- Performed venipuncture procedures on walk-in patients
- Instrumentation: Clinitek 500, Sysmex XN-1000, BIO-FIRE, Biorad D-10, Advia centaur XP, and Immulite 2000
- Laboratory Information System: Schuylab
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science - Medical Technology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2023
Skills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
License And Certification
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health | 08/2024-07/2026
- Hospital Fire and Safety - Los Angeles City Fire Department | 10/2023-07/2027
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
CLS - Student Intern
Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
Laboratory Assistant/Client Service
Diagnostic Laboratory Service
12.2014 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science - Medical Technology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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