Carlos E. Prochazka
Clinical Lab Instrumentation
- Siemens Advia Centaur XP Immunoassay System
- Beckman Coulter LH500
- Beckman Coulter MicroScan WalkAway Plus
- Sysmex XS-1000i
- Syxmex XN-2000
- Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Vitros 5600
- Siemens Dimension Vista 1500
- Stago STA Compact
- GEM Premier 4000
- Abaxis Piccolo Xpress POC Chemistry Analyzer
- Abbott i-STAT
- Roche Cobas U411
- Roche Cobas 6000 Analyzer
- Haemonetics TEG 5000
- Radiometer ABL 800
- Instrumentation Laboratory ROTEM Delta
- Stago STA Satellite
- Werfen ACL TOP 750
- Beckman Coulter iQ200
Professional Experience:
Medical Lab Technician
St. John's Hospital-HSHS
April 2021 - Present
- Perform Hematology procedures including manual differentials and utilizing the Sysmex XN-2000 Hematology System with the track and stainer module.
- Conduct Coagulation assays using the Werfen ACL TOP 750 Coagulation Analyzer.
- Conduct Urinalysis using the Beckman Coulter iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer and manual urine microscopy method.
- Perform Chemistry assays using the Siemens Vista 1500.
- Perform Immunoassays using Siemens Centaur XP Immunoassay instrument.
- Process routine and referral specimens as part of the Specimen Control section.
Medical Lab Technician
Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center-Core Laboratory
April 2019 – February 2021
- Perform STAT blood gases and electrolytes using the Radiometer ABL 800 Analyzer.
- Conduct TEG assays using the Haemonetics TEG 5000.
- Perform ROTEM assays using the ROTEM Delta.
- Conduct Clinical Chemistry assays using the Roche Cobas 6000 series Analyzer.
- Perform Troponin, BNP, HIV, and Hepatitis assays using the Siemens Advia XP Centaur Analyzer.
- Assist the Code Team by performing iSTAT POC.
Medical Lab Technician
Methodist Hospital Emergency Care Center-Pearland/Voss
January 2017 - April 2019
- Perform automated CBC using the Sysmex XS-1000i.
- Conduct Clinical Chemistry assays using the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress.
- Perform Troponin (cTNI), BNP, Lactic Acid, Venous Blood Gas, PT/INR using the Abbott i-STAT.
- Perform daily maintenance and QC on the Sysmex XS-1000i, Piccolo Xpress, Abbott i-STAT, and Siemens Clinitek Status +.
- Conduct rapid Flu, Strep, RSV tests using the Quidel Sofia analyzer.
- Perform rapid Mono assay using the Sekisui Diagnostics OSOM Mono Test kit.
- Perform automated Urinalysis using the Siemens Clinitek Status + analyzer.
- Perform automated Urine Pregnancy tests using the Siemens Clinitek Status + analyzer.
- Utilize Softlab LIS to report results.
Medical Lab Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare West
June 2017 - August 2018
- Perform Clinical Chemistry assays using the Ortho Vitros 5600.
- Conduct daily maintenance, calibrations, troubleshooting, and QC on the Vitros 5600.
- Perform automated Urinalysis using the Roche Cobas U411 analyzer.
- Conduct microscopic Urinalysis.
- Plate microbiology specimens.
- Perform rapid testing using the Quidel Sofia analyzer.
- Conduct BNP assays using the Abbott i-STAT.
- Perform Procalcitonin assays using the BioMerieux Vidas 3 analyzer.
- Perform BNP and Treponema AB tests using Siemens Advia Centaur Immunoassay instrument.
- Perform daily maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and QC for Siemens Advia Centaur Immunoassay instrument.
Education:
AAS Medical Laboratory Science
Houston Community College-Coleman, August 2016
Certification:
American Society for Clinical Pathology- Medical Lab Technician Certification