Shannon Burke
Napanee,ON
Summary
Reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant with experience in performing routine and specialized laboratory tests. Possess strong skills in lab equipment operation, specimen testing, and quality control procedures. Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to team dynamics by establishing strong collaborative relationships within all levels of staff members. Proven track record of efficiency in laboratory operations and successfully completing testing procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Kingston Health Science Centre
Kingston, Ontario
02.2024 - Current
- Receives, correlates, accesses, and distributes specimens received within the various laboratories.
- Ensures specimens are accurately collected and prepared for testing.
- Prepares lab equipment and materials necessary for MLT's analysis.
- Under the direction of the MLT, assists with the preparation of specimens for analysis, as defined by standardized operating procedures.
- Using SOPs, performing analysis where appropriate and required.
- Files, faxes, archives, retrieves, and sends out specimens and/or results. Restocking basic lab supplies.
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
LifeLabs Laboratory
Belleville, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Knowledge of specimen handling requirements, and prioritization of specimens and results.
- Conduct and record instrument/equipment maintenance at appropriate, defined intervals. Prepare and utilize reagents and controls using SOPs.
- Perform manual and automated testing in accordance with LifeLabs procedures, under the supervision of an MLT.
- Knowledge in use and maintenance for Sysmex hematology analyzers, ACL Top 350's, TEST1 coagulation analyzers, and chemistry analyzers Roche, Alinity i's, and Alinity c's.
- Monitor and maintain adequate amounts and proper usage of laboratory supplies.
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Flowlabs inc
Kingston, Ontario
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Booking, cancellations, and reminding patients of appointments.
- Performing semen analysis, post-vasectomy analysis under MLT supervision.
- Performing sperm washing IUI procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of tests performed and results obtained, ensuring traceability and accountability.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Monitored and maintained all laboratory equipment and supplies.
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
First Step Methadone
Peterborough & Oshawa , Ontario
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Engaged in the collection and processing of biological specimens, ensuring sample integrity.
- Performed phlebotomy and ECGs on patients.
- Performed urine drug screen analysis, entering results into charts.
- Setting up OTN online doctors' appointments for patients.
- Going over prescriptions with patients, and faxing them to correct locations.
Education
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Trillium
Oshawa07-2019
MLA/T
MLPAO
Toronto, ON06-2019
Skills
- Laboratory safety
- Transportation of dangerous goods
- Analyzer maintenance and calibrations
- Detail-oriented communication and typing
- Hematology technician
- Chemistry technician
- Specimen and Bio waste disposal
- Sample preparation
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Kingston Health Science Centre
02.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
LifeLabs Laboratory
09.2021 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Flowlabs inc
02.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
First Step Methadone
09.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Trillium
MLA/T
MLPAO
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