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Shelby Benson

@shelbybenson

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I am an experienced medical technologist specializing in microbiology, clinical chemistry, and laboratory management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking laboratory leadership roles where I can apply microbiology and clinical lab expertise to improve quality, mentor staff, oversee QC/validation, and manage operations in patient-focused healthcare settings.

I am a medical technologist with broad clinical laboratory experience across microbiology, chemistry, hematology, coagulation and blood bank. I specialize in microbiology culture setup, extensive plate reading and complex stain interpretation.

I have worked as a general technologist and travel technologist in multiple clinical settings, performing phlebotomy, EKGs, PCR testing, and routine instrument maintenance. I consistently manage daily, weekly, and monthly quality control to ensure accurate results.

As a laboratory manager, I review QC and patient results, analyze Levy Jennings trends, validate analyzers, manage inventory and budgeting, and report to medical leadership. I lead efforts to reduce turnaround times, monitor blood culture contamination rates, and maintain regulatory compliance.

I hold a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science and certifications including American Medical Technologist and BLS, and I regularly train and mentor new staff and students. I seek to apply my technical expertise and operational leadership to improve patient care and laboratory performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Laboratory Manager

Current

Carroll County Memorial Hospital

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Manage laboratory operations including review of QC and patient results, trend analysis, turnaround time and contamination monitoring, and validation of new analyzers. Oversee budget, supply management, reporting to Medical Director and ancillary director, and perform hands-on lab shifts as needed for staffing coverage.

Laboratory management Quality Control Budgeting Regulatory Compliance Reporting Blood Bank

Travel General Technologist

Marvel Medical Staffing

Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Contracted as a travel general technologist across multiple client hospitals, covering chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, PCR, microbiology setup, routine maintenance, and phlebotomy. Performed daily quality control and supported analyzer validation and maintenance activities.

Chemistry Hematology Urinalysis PCR Microbiology Setup Phlebotomy Analyzer Maintenance Quality Control

General Technologist

Sanford Health

May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)

Operated chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, PCR, and urinalysis departments while performing phlebotomy and EKGs to support inpatient, outpatient, and ED testing. Maintained daily quality control and instrument performance across disciplines.

Chemistry Hematology Blood Bank PCR Urinalysis Phlebotomy Quality Control

Microbiology Technologist

Sanford Health

Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Performed specimen setup and extensive plate and stain reading across bacterial, fungal, yeast, and AFB workflows, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. Provided training and education to new employees and students to maintain laboratory competency.

Plate Reading Gram Stain Acid Fast Bacillus Fungal ID Culture Setup Stain Microscopy Training Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

South Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science

2014 - 2020

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at South Dakota State University from 2014 to 2020, with clinical training in laboratory diagnostics and techniques.