Sarah Lockard
Belville
Summary
Meticulous Medical Laboratory Technician experienced in working as a generalist in an outpatient and hospital setting. Quality focused and collaborative team player with a reputation for accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Eastern Nephrology Associates
2024.01 - Current
- Conducted routine and specialized laboratory tests to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented quality control protocols to enhance testing accuracy and reliability.
- Analyzed test results, providing timely feedback to healthcare providers for patient care decisions.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Perform urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, and manual kit testing
- Analyze blood and urine using microscopic techniques and procedures
- Complete preventive maintenance to keep lab equipment and facility in ideal condition
- Training of other employees
Medical Laboratory Technician
McCook Clinic
2019.04 - 2022.04
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve common equipment issues or contacted technical consultant to repair complex problems.
- Prepared reagents, solutions and supplies to conduct lab tests.
- Collected and prepared samples to complete general laboratory assessments and microscopic analyses.
- Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
- Analyzed blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Prepared specific send-out lab samples for shipping to outside vendors.
- Analyzed specimens following quality control measures for accurate results.
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Mccook Community Hospital
2016.03 - 2019.04
- Analyzed specimens following quality control measures for accurate results.
- Completed preventive maintenance to keep lab equipment and facility in ideal condition.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Regional West Physicians Clinic
2009.06 - 2016.03
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts
- Prepared specific send-out lab samples for shipping to outside vendors.
- Analyzed specimens following quality control measures for accurate results.
- Documented patient medical information while following privacy procedures.
- Completed preventive maintenance to keep lab equipment and facility in ideal condition.
- Communicated with teammates and various departments within facility for smooth transfer of information and operations.
- Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve common equipment issues or contacted technical consultant to repair complex problems.
- Collected and prepared samples to complete general laboratory assessments and microscopic analyses.
- Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
Education
Associate's degree - MLT
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE2009-05
Skills
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Team management
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Flexible
- Maintenance & Repair
- Multitasking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Leadership
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Working collaboratively
- Venipuncture
Certification
- MLT Certification May 2009 to May 2027
- ASCP Certification
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Eastern Nephrology Associates
2024.01 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
2022.08 - 2023.12
Medical Laboratory Technician
McCook Clinic
2019.04 - 2022.04
Medical Laboratory Technician
Mccook Community Hospital
2016.03 - 2019.04
Medical Laboratory Technician
Regional West Physicians Clinic
2009.06 - 2016.03
Associate's degree - MLT
Mid-Plains Community College