Rochelle Sands-Cohen
Grovetown
Summary
I am a Scientific Medical Technologist with over thirty years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality assurance standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret test results for patient care decisions.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Utilized advanced laboratory equipment, including analyzers and centrifuges, for accurate testing outcomes.
Medical Technologist
Piedmont Augusta
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Software for storage and retrieval.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance programs to maintain accuracy of results.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
Medical Technologist
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Software for storage and retrieval.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Technical Supervisor
Doctors Hospital
11.2004 - 12.2019
- Lead team of six personnel focused on Instrumentation maintenance and quality assurance.
- Troubleshot systems comprised of security alarms and Internet connectivity.
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
- Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
- Presented business leaders with ROI estimations to drive project planning.
- Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Calibrated, maintained and operated equipment for maximum performance.
- Allocated resources for optimum coverage and effectiveness.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Produced documentation on latest updates as well as reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes.
- Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Enhanced and reconstructed computer systems to increase efficiency.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
- Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
Medical Technologist
University Hospital
04.1996 - 10.2004
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Software for storage and retrieval.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Technologist
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA09.1988
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Tracking Software
- Universal Precautions
- Calibrate Equipment
- Specimen Analysis
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Reagent Preparation
- White Blood Cell Counting
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Test Documentation
- Results Troubleshooting
- Blood Sample Testing
- Slide Preparation
- Inventory Restocking
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Policy Compliance
- Lab Test Analysis
- Microscopic Examination
- Corrective Actions
- Results Verification
- Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Reporting
- Regulatory Standards
- Inventory Control
- Laboratory testing
- Quality assurance
- Compliance protocols
- Technical troubleshooting
- Specimen processing
- Instrument calibration
- Specimen handling
- Quality control
- Microbiology techniques
- Sample testing
- Hematology analysis
- Instrument maintenance
- Immunohematology proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
Certification
MLS Generalist. ASCP. 1988 - No Exp.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2025
Medical Technologist
Piedmont Augusta
01.2020 - Current
Technical Supervisor
Doctors Hospital
11.2004 - 12.2019
Medical Technologist
University Hospital
04.1996 - 10.2004
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Technologist
Georgia Southern University