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
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
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
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
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
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