Leanne Burt
Tusket,NS
Summary
Medical Laboratory Technologist with 5 years of experience in core laboratory operations. Proven commitment to quality and safety standards in laboratory environments. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and effective leadership in a team setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist A
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
11.2023 - Current
- Experience in core laboratory including biochemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, and transfusion medicine.
- Operate in a fast-paced environment while coordinating and prioritizing duties and tasks to ensure accurate results within expected time frames.
- Ensure lab equipment is fully operational. Perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, contact customer support, and resolve technical problems as needed.
- Perform and troubleshoot calibrations and quality control as required.
- Maintain effective communication with coworkers.
- Perform proficiency testing as required.
- Adhere to lab standards to maintain quality and safety in the lab at all times.
Officer - Cadets
Canadian Armed Forces
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
04.2022 - Current
- Deliver the Air, Army and Sea cadet program to youth ages 12-18.
- Supervise, mentor, develop and instruct cadets.
- Uphold proper dress and deportment while conforming to all policies and expectations of a Canadian Armed Forces member.
- Plan and oversee training exercises in a variety of environments.
- Participate in training and personal development focusing on instructional techniques, problem solving, effective communication, and leadership skills.
Medical Laboratory Technologist I
NL Health Services
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Experience in core laboratory including biochemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and phlebotomy.
- Operate in a fast-paced environment while coordinating and prioritizing duties and tasks to ensure accurate results within expected time frames.
- Ensure lab equipment is fully operational. Perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, contact customer support, and resolve technical problems as needed. Perform necessary precision checks following any service performed on the equipment.
- Perform and troubleshoot calibrations and quality control as required.
- Maintain effective communication with coworkers.
- Monitor inventory of reagents, quality control, and miscellaneous supplies.
- Perform proficiency testing and report results to CAP and IQMH. Investigate discrepant results as required.
- Adhere to lab standards to maintain quality and safety in the lab at all times.
Education
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Science
College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL01-2020
High School Diploma -
White Hills Academy
St. Anthony, NL01-2016
Skills
- Effective time management
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Collaborative and independent work
- Effective organization
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified and Registered with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
- Licensed by the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists
References
Sandra Albert, MLT
Senior Technologist - Chemistry - NSHA Southwest
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
(902) 742-3542 ext. 1370
sandra.albert@nshealth.ca
Clarice d'Entremont, MLT
Quality/POC Coordinator - NSHA Southwest
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
(902)-742-3542 ext. 1239
clarice.dentremont@nshealth.ca
Carrie Forrest, MLT
LIS Coordinator - NSHA Western Zone
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
(902) 742-3542 ext. 1392
carrie.forrest@nshealth.ca
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist A
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2023 - Current
Officer - Cadets
Canadian Armed Forces
04.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist I
NL Health Services
08.2020 - 11.2023
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Science
College of The North Atlantic
High School Diploma -
White Hills Academy
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