DANIELLE BURKE
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Awanui Labs
11.2019 - Current
- Haematology using the 2500 Coag and XN haematology analysers
- Biochemistry using the Roche Cobas analysers
- Microbiology
- Transfusion
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Assisting HOD Microbiology
Medical Laboratory Technician
Awanui Labs Invercargill
02.2012 - 08.2019
- Microbiology procedures such as testing of samples, plate reading, microscope gram analysis
- Document test results using computerised and manual transcription methods
- Quality control and stock take
Trainee Cardiac Physiologist
Te Whatu Ora Southern Invercargill
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Analysed and preformed ambulatory monitor analysis (blood pressure and holter monitors)
- Conducted diagnostic procedures ECGs, basic pacemaker checks, tilt tables and exercise stress tests to evaluate patient health.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Awanui Labs Invercargill
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Histology
- Basic microbiology
- General administration
Education
Graduate diploma - Medical Laboratory Science
Massey University
2018
Post graduate diploma - Medical Technology
Otago University
2010
Post graduate certificate - Medical Technology
Otago University
2009
Bachelor of Science - anatomy and structural biology
Otago University
2006
Skills
- Work Independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Work well under pressure
- Can use computer systems, software and data entry
- Interpersonal communication
- Disciplined with a good work ethic
- Multi task
- Problem solving
Interests and Hobbies
I love to exercise and do things like regularly go to the gym and take walks with my dog. I have a strong passion for dogs and am a committee member of the SKA (Southern Kennel Association). I do various dog related activities with my own dog.
I also enjoy reading fiction in sci-fi/fantasy genre and like movies and tv shows of a similar nature
References
Annie DeRuyter (HOD Microbiology)
Awanui Labs, Invercargill
(03) 2145736
Tracey Inders (HOD Transfusion)
Awanui Labs, Invercargill
03 2145736
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Awanui Labs
11.2019 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Awanui Labs Invercargill
02.2012 - 08.2019
Trainee Cardiac Physiologist
Te Whatu Ora Southern Invercargill
01.2008 - 12.2011
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Awanui Labs Invercargill
10.2007 - 09.2008
Graduate diploma - Medical Laboratory Science
Massey University
Post graduate diploma - Medical Technology
Otago University
Post graduate certificate - Medical Technology
Otago University
Bachelor of Science - anatomy and structural biology
Otago University