Pia Rangel
Casa Grande
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician specializing in laboratory testing and quality control. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven track record of delivering accurate test results and meticulous documentation. Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician with expertise in laboratory testing, quality control, and specimen processing. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and optimizing laboratory operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician II
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grande
07.1992 - Current
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
- Trained new staff on procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies to prevent shortages.
- Ensured proper labeling and storage of specimens to preserve sample integrity.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
- Processed specimens using automated analyzers according to standard operating procedures.
- Conducted microscopic examinations of body fluids such as urine or blood samples.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Reported any suspected problems with test performance directly to supervisor or clinical staff members.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Participated in continuing education activities such as seminars or workshops related to medical technology advancements.
Medical Laboratory Technician II
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grande
07.1992 - Current
- New Instrument Validations.
- Monthly Review Quality Control, Maintenance Logs, Reagent Logs (Urinalysis, Serology and Microbiology).
- Setting up New Lots of Quality Controls In Urinalysis.
- Prepare Urinalysis, Serology and Microbiology for CAP Inspection.
- Make sure we have enough Inventory for each department (Urinalysis, Serology and Microbiology).
- Laboratory Employee Schedules (Drafts and Finals).
Education
Occupational Associates Degree - Medical Laboratory Technician
Pima Medical Institute
Tempe, AZ07-1992
Skills
- Laboratory testing
- Quality control
- Specimen processing
- Safety compliance
- Test result documentation
- Staff training
- Procedural adherence
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Continuing education
- Instrument maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Chemistry testing
- Urinalysis testing
- Blood bank operations
- Coagulation studies
- Microbiology techniques
- Serology testing
- Hematology analysis
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- American Medical Technologists Certified
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician II
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
07.1992 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician II
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
07.1992 - Current
Occupational Associates Degree - Medical Laboratory Technician
Pima Medical Institute