Rachael Callahan
Atoka
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 4 years of hospital experience. Seeking to attend the Pathologist Assistant Master's program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Accurately processed patient specimens for cultures and PCR testing
- Performed microbial analysis and pathogen identification in the areas of bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.
- Identified bacteria using gram stains, biochemicals, and MALDI
- Performed automated and manual MIC susceptibilities
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly quality controls while maintaining laboratory inventory and equipment
- Communicated with all members of medical staff regarding issues with patient specimens, cultures and critical values.
- Performed CAP proficiency testing surveys in the areas of bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.
Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
West Memphis, AR
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted laboratory tests and processed specimens in the areas of urinalysis, immunology, hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, blood cultures, and blood bank.
- Performed quality controls and compliance standards according to guidelines and laws.
- Prepared reagents for testing while conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Observed and practiced all safety precautions and protocols.
- Worked independently while successfully prioritizing patient specimens, confirming accuracy of results, alerting medical staff of critical values, and completing designated shift tasks.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare
Memphis, TN
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Specialized in reconstituting IV medications, data entry of patient information and prescriptions, and fulfilled patient medications.
- Ordered and handled inventory for the entire pharmacy and was solely responsible for the IV medication inventory.
- Answered incoming phone calls from hospices, physicians, and pharmacies.
- Entered new patient profiles, oral and faxed prescriptions, patient allergies, and diagnoses.
- Handled customer service calls and trained new employees on data entry and fulfillment protocols and policies.
Technician Specialist
Enclara Pharmacia
Memphis, TN
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls from hospices, physicians, insurance companies, and pharmacies.
- Handled customer service calls and tracked orders through FedEx and UPS.
- Entered new patient profiles,oral and faxed prescriptions, patient allergies, diagnoses, insurance information as well as prior approval authorizations, and billing and shipping information.
- Trained new employees on computer and phone systems as well as standard procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TN12-2021
Skills
- Knowledgeable of laboratory protocol, procedures, and etiquette
- Specimen handling and processing
- Quality control
- Microbiology techniques
- HIPAA trained
- AMT certified
- ASCP exam scheduled for August 2026
- Licensed with the state of Tennessee
Certification
- AMT Board of Certified - ID# 2964647
- TN State License for Medical Laboratory Technologist Generalist- License # 26873 Expires 04/30/2028
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Methodist University Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Omnicare
12.2017 - 09.2020
Technician Specialist
Enclara Pharmacia
07.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Baptist Health Sciences University