Tisa Emond Polojko
Espanola,Canada
Summary
Professional Medical Laboratory Technologist with strong expertise in medical laboratory operations for 18 years, skilled in diagnostic testing, specimen analysis, and quality control. Demonstrates consistent focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and accurate results. Proficient in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, maintaining safety standards, and upholding stringent protocols. Known for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach in fast-paced medical environment.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre
10.2019 - Current
- Utilized expertise in chemistry, hematology and blood bank to help with diagnosis and treatment of medical issues.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during testing procedures and data analysis.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, participating in regular audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Provided comprehensive training for staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes, sharing critical lab findings and insights.
Laboratory Technologist
Manitoulin Health Centre
01.2006 - Current
- General MLT duties including :
- Procure blood samples in emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings
- Assess sample adequacy and process according to urgency
- Analyze various sample types ensuring results are accurate and precise
- Perform preventative maintenance on various laboratory instrumentation
- Recognize, troubleshoot and communicate instrumentation malfunction
- Perform microscopic analysis of blood and bodily fluids when indicated
- Prepare blood and blood products for safe transfusion/infusion
- Analyze and assess appropriate Quality Control material to ensure accuracy of patient results; implement corrective action when required
- Monitor inventory and re-order when required
- Assist in the orientation, training and in-servicing of staff and students
- Assist in the review and updating of policies and procedures
- Apply Standards of Practice for Medical Laboratory Technologist as outlined by the CMLTO
- Participate in completion of External Quality control sample provided by IQMH as well as blind duplicate sample analysis
- Participate in Total Quality Management System for the hospital Laboratory
- Participate in Provincial Laboratory Accreditation
- Assist with Meditech dictionary editing and maintenance
Lab Technician
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
01.2004 - Current
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology Program - CSMLS certification
Michener Institute of Education at UHN
Toronto, Ontario06.2006
Skills
- Well versed in Medical technology disciplines and tasks:
- Specimen collection
- Quality control management
- Hematology analysis
- Good standing with CSMLS
- Clinical microscopy
- Blood bank operations
- Chemistry analysis
- Coagulation studies
- Urinalysis testing
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Regulated member of CMLTO
- WHMIS certification
- TDG certification
- Workplace Prevention of Violence and Harassment Program
- Computer skills
- Employee training
- Student training
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Troubleshooting capabilities
- Multi-tasking ability
- Adaptable to change
- Patient confidentiality
- Process improvement initiatives
References
References are available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre
10.2019 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
Manitoulin Health Centre
01.2006 - Current
Lab Technician
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
01.2004 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technology Program - CSMLS certification
Michener Institute of Education at UHN
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