DeAndrean Smith
Wesson
Summary
Medical Technologist with 5+ years of experience in high-volume hospital laboratories. Skilled in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis and blood bank. Proven ability to ensure accurate test results, maintain quality standards, and communicate critical findings effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
McComb
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple departments
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of patient results
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to support patient care
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, reagents and materials used in the lab environment.
- Conducted quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of testing equipment.
Medical Technologist II
Baptist Medical Center
Jackson
01.2020 - Current
- Perform complex laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology/coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis and blood
- Verify and release patient results with strict adherence to quality and regulatory standards
- Troubleshoot instrument and testing issues to maintain workflow efficiency
- Monitor and maintain quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results
- Train and mentor new laboratory technologist
- Communicate critical and abnormal results to physicians and nursing staff
Medical Technologist
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted testing in chemistry, microbiology, hematology/coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards while assisting in troubleshooting laboratory issues.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
- Adhered to safety and quality control standards throughout all procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-2008
Skills
- Clinical laboratory testing (multi-department)
- Quality control and assurance
- Instrument troubleshooting
- Critical result reporting
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management in high-volume setting
Lab Instrumentation
- Chemistry: Cobas 8000
- Hematology/ Coagulation: Stago, Sysmex XN, Cellavision
- Microbiology: BioFire FilmArray Torch, Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity
- BloodBank: Ortho Vision, Immucor Echo
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Medical Technologist II
Baptist Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Medical Technologist
Forrest General Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Copiah-Lincoln Community College