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Anissa Cox

@anissacox

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Dedicated Medical Technologist with expertise in laboratory management.

Jamaica

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my laboratory expertise and leadership skills to improve healthcare outcomes while fostering a collaborative team environment.

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Technologist with extensive experience in clinical laboratory procedures and quality assurance. My journey in the medical field has equipped me with the skills necessary to execute and analyze diagnostic tests across multiple disciplines, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in patient care. I am committed to compliance with ISO 15189 standards and laboratory best practices, which I believe are essential for enhancing healthcare outcomes.

In my current role as a Lab Supervisor at Alpha Medical Laboratory Ltd., I assist in overseeing laboratory operations and managing personnel to optimize efficiency and quality. My leadership skills have been instrumental in implementing and monitoring quality control measures, conducting equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. I am passionate about mentoring my team and continuously improving laboratory processes to deliver the best possible patient care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lab Supervisor

Current

Alpha Medical Laboratory Ltd.

Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)

Assisted in overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and safety regulations. Conducted equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostic testing on various analyzers. Verified and released lab reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards.

ISO 15189 Laboratory management Quality Control Equipment Maintenance Diagnostic Testing SOP Development Data Verification

Medical Technologist

Alpha Medical Laboratory Ltd.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Performed diagnostic tests across multiple disciplines including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Microbiology. Ensured quality control compliance with ISO 15189 and ISO 15190. Conducted phlebotomy and processed patient specimens with precision.

Hematology Clinical Chemistry Urinalysis ISO 15189 Phlebotomy Specimen Processing

Medical Technologist

RK Medical & Diagnostic Laboratory

Jul 2023 - Oct 2023 (3 months)

Executed diagnostic testing across multiple laboratory departments. Conducted equipment maintenance and troubleshooting for various analyzers. Ensured accurate specimen processing and laboratory compliance with ISO 15189 standards.

Diagnostic Testing Equipment Maintenance Troubleshooting Specimen Processing ISO 15189

Acting Operations Manager

Western STEM Academy

May 2023 - Jun 2023 (1 month)

Managed daily operations, liaised with stakeholders, and ensured compliance with Ministry of Education policies. Led administrative meetings, hiring processes, and staff development initiatives.

Operations Management Stakeholder Engagement Compliance Policies Administration Hiring

Medical Technologist

People’s Medical Laboratory

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 (7 months)

Conducted laboratory tests in Immunology, Serology, Hematology, and Microbiology. Performed quality control measures to ensure test accuracy and reliability. Managed specimen collection, processing, and reporting in compliance with industry standards.

Serology Hematology Quality Control Specimen Processing Laboratory Reports Standards Industry Standards

Medical Technologist Intern

National Public Health Laboratory

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)

Assisted in blood transfusion compatibility testing and hematology assessments. Conducted microbiology procedures, including gram staining and organism identification. Operated Cobas 6000 Chemistry Analyzer for routine patient testing.

Blood Transfusion Testing Hematology Gram Staining Organism Identification Cobas 6000 Chemistry Analyzer

Medical Technologist Assistant

Hi-Tech MDRL Ltd.

Mar 2021 - Mar 2021 (0 months)

Assisted medical technologists with various laboratory tasks. Supported the team in maintaining laboratory efficiency and accuracy.

Laboratory Assistance Data Entry

Laboratory Assistant

Jamaica Defence Force Medical Laboratory

Mar 2019 - Jul 2019 (4 months)

Provided support to the medical laboratory team. Assisted with general laboratory duties and maintained a clean work environment.

Laboratory Support Inventory Management Record keeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Technology, Jamaica

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology

Completed a comprehensive curriculum in Medical Technology, gaining expertise in clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and laboratory management. Developed strong skills in executing and analyzing diagnostic tests across multiple disciplines.