Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license
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Rebecca Montgomery

Medical Laboratory Scientist
Youngsville,LA

Summary

Dynamic laboratory professional with a friendly demeanor and strong problem-solving skills, experienced at Vitalant. Successfully mentored new staff, enhanced patient care through precise specimen processing, and ensured compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in laboratory techniques and committed to teamwork, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and operational efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

MLS I

Vitalant
07.2003 - Current
  • Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
  • Mentored new staff members, providing training on laboratory techniques and best practices for efficient workflow management.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted lab operations.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying current with industry developments and updating policies accordingly.
  • Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
  • Measured and assessed antibodies in blood to indicate conditions.
  • Improved patient care with timely and accurate processing of laboratory specimens.

Clinical Laboratory Student

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
01.2003 - 05.2003
  • Ensured accuracy in experiments by strictly adhering to established protocols and standard operating procedures.
  • Performed quality control checks on all laboratory equipment and experiments, maintaining high standards of data integrity and ensuring consistent results across the board.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.

Education

No Degree - Physical Education

University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
05.2001 -

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician

Louisiana Technical College
Lafayette, LA
05.2001 -

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexible and adaptable

Time management

Excellent communication

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license

Current Louisiana State license

Timeline

MLS I

Vitalant
07.2003 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Student

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 05.2003

No Degree - Physical Education

University of Louisiana
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Nebraska Medical Center
05.2001 -

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician

Louisiana Technical College
05.2001 -

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