Kathleen Keenan
Yreka,CA
Summary
Professional and accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in diverse medical laboratory settings. Expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology, with a proven ability to perform complex diagnostic testing with precision and efficiency. Adept at maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing safety protocols to uphold the highest quality standards. Skilled multitasker with exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities, fostering collaboration and timely results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Skylakes Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Clinical Lab System: EPIC Beaker, Infinity, DI, HCLL
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Streamlined shift operations, implementing effective communication strategies among staff members.
- Operated essential laboratory equipment such as Beckman Coulter DxH 800, DxH 900, and DxH slidemaker/stainer, ACL Top 500, ESR, CellaVision, Ultra-Centrifuge, Advance 3300 Osmometer, IRIS, Roche Cobas Pro, Roche 8100, Cepheid Gene Xpert Infinity, BD Bactec, Ortho Vision
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) with strong expertise in managing night shift operations.
Traveling Medical Lab Technician
Aureus Medical Group
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Completed 13-week or longer assignments at various hospitals and clinics, providing adaptable and high-quality laboratory support in diverse healthcare settings.
Medical Lab Technician
Ridgeview 212 Medical Center
12.2012 - 07.2015
- Vitros 5.1, Vitros ECA, Sysmex CA-500
- A generalist in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Phlebotomy
- Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits.
Medical Lab Technician
Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2008 - 07.2015
- Weekly, Monthly, and Daily maintenance on Instruments
- Routinely perform QC, Calibrate, and lot/lot validations on reagents.
- Chemistry Key Operator ABBOTT 4100
- Software systems: Safetrace, Beaker Epic WAM, Ultra
- Instruments: ABL 800, Sysmex XT 2000i/XS 1000i, Clinitek, Streck ESR, Stago, Architect ci 4100
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI08-2024
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technology
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN05-2002
Skills
- Generalist in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, and Microbiology setup and gram stain
- Quality control testing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Computer System: EPIC/Beaker, Infinity, HCLL, DI
Certification
- MLS, ASCP
- California License for Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Skylakes Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Traveling Medical Lab Technician
Aureus Medical Group
08.2015 - 04.2017
Medical Lab Technician
Ridgeview 212 Medical Center
12.2012 - 07.2015
Medical Lab Technician
Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2008 - 07.2015
- MLS, ASCP
- California License for Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Northern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technology
Alexandria Technical College
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