Esia Blakney MLT,ASCP
State Line
Summary
Experienced Laboratory Manager or Medical laboratory technician with a focus on continuous improvement. Almost 10 years MLT experience hospital and clinic setting. Always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, processes, or operations. Prepared to offer many years of industry experience to a new role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MLT, lab manager
Wayne General Hospital
Waynesboro
08.2018 - Current
- Managed daily laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety protocols.
- Supervised staff to maintain high standards in testing and analysis procedures.
- Developed schedules for staff to optimize resource allocation within the lab.
- Ordered supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels in the lab.
- Work as a Generalist being lead tech over Microbiology and hematology and urinalysis
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
MLT
Rush outreach lab
Meridian
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Work as a generalist
- Proficient in chemistry, hematology, urnalysis, serology, bacteriology
- Evaluate and run quality controls within the laboratory
- Instrument maintenance
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, COLA
CNA
Wayne General Hospital
Waynesboro
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Assisted with daily patient care and hygiene practices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patients with mobility and rehabilitation exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS 08.2014 - 08.2017
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, MSSkills
- Laboratory management
- Computer systems: cerner and epic
- Instruments: Beckman Dxh600 , 520, Beckman access 2, Beckman 700, Gem 3500 and 5000 , microscan40 , bdx40 , ortho gel system , kit testing , iris , clintek
- Resulting /documentation
- Quality control
- Compliance adherence
- Instrument maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Team collaboration
- Lab safety protocols
- Microbiology tech: read plates and processing
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Medical laboratory Science Degree
- ASCP
- CPR certified
Timeline
MLT, lab manager
Wayne General Hospital
08.2018 - Current
MLT
Rush outreach lab
08.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Meridian Community College
08.2014 - 08.2017
CNA
Wayne General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2016
Wayne County High School