Lesley Bloomberg
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Medical Laboratory Technician bringing 15+ years of expertise in Histology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Wellington SCL
Wellington, WGN
06.2022 - Current
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Specialized in conducting frozen section tests with accuracy and precision.
- Specialized in conducting renal biopsy tests with accuracy and precision.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician( HOD)
Pathcare
Richards Bay, South Africa
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities.
- Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Ordering of stock.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Perform monthly stock take.
- Implementation of Laboratory workflow to achieve required KPI.
- Verification of histology equipment.
- Internal QC officer, making sure quality standards are maintained.
- Dissection of specimens( malignant and benign) e.g. Breast, Colon, Uterus etc and all small specimens
Medical Laboratory Technician
Pathcare
Cape Town, South Africa
05.2011 - 11.2017
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Receiving, logging and registering of sample for Histology
- Perform frozen section techniques in Emergency Surgical Procedures.
- Grossing/Macro description of mostly small tissue samples for Histology.
- Processing of aforementioned histology samples and dissected samples described by pathologist or interns in an automated vacuum infiltrating tissue processor for routine overnight processing.
- Assist in new Microwave processing techniques on Tissue Biopsies for same day service.
- Embedding of processed Histology and Cytology samples.
- Cutting/Micro sectioning of processed tissue mounted on glass slide for routine H&E staining.
- Maintenance and cleaning of various technical equipment .
Medical Lab Technician
NHLS
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Receiving, logging and registering of sample for Histology.
- Perform frozen section techniques in Emergency Surgical Procedures.
- Grossing/Macro description of mostly small tissue samples for Histology.
- Processing of aforementioned histology samples and dissected samples described by pathologist or interns in an automated vacuum infiltrating tissue processor for routine overnight processing.
- Assist in new Microwave processing techniques on Tissue Biopsies for same day service.
- Embedding of processed Histology and Cytology samples.
- Cutting/Micro sectioning of processed tissue mounted on glass slide for routine H&E staining.
- Maintenance and cleaning of various technical equipment.
- Daily prioritizing of tasks in order to improve histology lab turnaround time.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology(Histology)+
Pathcare
Cape Town, South Africa10.2007
Skills
- Collect Samples
- Prepare Solutions
- Sharps Disposal
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Standards Compliance
- Microscopic Examination
- Quality Improvement Activities
- MEDITECH Software
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Equipment Calibration
- Document Management
- Lab Supply Management
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Wellington SCL
06.2022 - Current
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician( HOD)
Pathcare
12.2017 - 04.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Pathcare
05.2011 - 11.2017
Medical Lab Technician
NHLS
08.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology(Histology)+
Pathcare