Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center · Houston, TX
Mar, 2021 · Present
Process 250-350 specimens per shift across chemistry and hematology benches using Roche cobas and Sysmex platforms while maintaining turnaround-time targets under CAP and CLIA standards.
Lead daily QC review and instrument calibration; cut analyzer downtime about 18% by documenting failure modes and coordinating vendor service within same-shift windows.
Validated two new assay panels (high-sensitivity troponin and expanded coag) including correlation studies, precision runs, and SOP updates for 12 technologists.
Train and precept 6 new-hire MLS/MLT staff on specimen integrity, critical-value reporting, and blood bank crossmatch workflows.
Support CAP self-inspections: organized proficiency-testing documentation and closed 9 nonconformances ahead of survey.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics · Houston, TX
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
Ran high-throughput chemistry and immunoassay lines (Abbott Alinity) for reference-lab volume exceeding 1,000 tests/day with under 0.5% recollection rate.
Investigated 40+ client specimen discrepancies monthly; improved rejection documentation clarity used by phlebotomy partners.
Authored bench aids for hemolysis/icterus/lipemia flags that reduced unnecessary re-runs by about 12%.
Cross-trained in microbiology plating and Gram stain triage during staffing gaps.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital · Houston, TX
Aug, 2016 · May, 2018
Performed routine chemistry, CBC, UA, and coag testing on evening shifts; reliably escalated critical values within policy timeframes.
Assisted inventory control for reagents and consumables; helped keep expired-lot incidents at zero for 14 consecutive months.
Participated in lean 5S reorganization of the core lab that shortened bench setup time at shift change.