1. PROFILE
As a conscientious, perpetual student of Laboratory Science, I seek to apply my skills and learnings in a continuously
evolving field and aim to help and contribute towards the betterment of my profession.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
ASCP Board of Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Number 255064
Medical Laboratory Technician Certification Number 66005
State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services
Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Number Pending Application
Medical Technician License Number 14728CM-5
EXPERIENCE
MLT, VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMS, LAS VEGAS, NV — JUNE 2014 - OCTOBER 2015
❖ Performed various serological and microbiological testing at the core laboratory including PCR analysis, RPR, HIV, and
other infectious disease screening tests
❖ Proficiently trained in other areas of the lab including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and specimen
processing
MLT, INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LAS VEGAS, NV — JANUARY 2011 - JUNE 2014
❖ Performed periodic maintenance, quality control, calibration verification, and operation of various instrumentation in the
laboratory
❖ Managed inventory of reagents and laboratory supplies
❖ Responsible for updating procedure manuals in preparation for inspections
❖ Assisted in processing and ordering of specimens
LAB MANAGER, PALM MEDICAL GROUP, LAS VEGAS, NV — AUGUST 2008 - JUNE 2010
❖ Executed the launch of the physician’s office laboratory by creating procedure manuals, validating instrumentation, and
establishing reportable ranges
❖ Conducted daily operation of lab work including quality control, calibration, specimen processing, and result verification
❖ Upheld the quality assurance and compliance for the laboratory through state and COLA regulation requirements
MLT, INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LAS VEGAS, NV — JANUARY 2004 - AUGUST 2008
❖ Performed diagnostic testing of specimens on several clinical laboratory instruments
❖ Maintained the expected working condition of the analyzers through periodic maintenance and daily quality control
❖ Monitored inventory of reagents and supplies used in conjunction with the analyzers
EDUCATION
College of Southern Nevada (CSN) — Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Las Vegas, NV, May 2014
Our Lady of the Lake College — Clinical Laboratory Science, Associate of Science Degree, Baton Rouge, LA, May 2001
University of Illinois — Ecology, Ethology and Evolution, Bachelor of Science Degree, Urbana-Champaign, IL, May 1999
SKILLS
Proficient with various clinical laboratory instrumentation for chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology testing
including Siemens Advia 1800, Dimension RXL Max, Vista 1500, Immulite 2000, Versacell, ABX Pentra XL80, Sysmex
XN-9000, Cellavision, Atlas UF 1000, Cepheid Infinity, Bactec, Microscan, Aptio Automation Line along with several LIS
platforms including LABDAQ, Centralink and Cerner Millennium.
7641 Tiny Tortoise St.
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702)858-4597
saraheburton@yahoo.com
SARAH E. BURTON, MLS(ASCP)CM