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Medical Technologist (ASCP)PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLECharlotte, NCAs a certified medical technologist with many years of experience, I am proficient in hematology, chemistry, immunology, urinalysis, and specimen processing. During my career I worked as a generalist, a technical coordinator, and a supervisor. Operating in various capacities within the laboratory has given me a well-rounded perspective of the challenges facing the clinical laboratory.EXPERIENCEArthritis and Osteoconsultants of the Carolinas (2012-present)HematologyThis area entails result review and verification. Notifying physicians of critical results. Daily quality control and maintenance. Trouble-shooting instrument problems and contacting technical support as needed.Pentra XL 80CBCManual differentialsISEDErythrocyte sedimentation rateChemistryThis area involves daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance. Daily running of quality controls and calibration. Notifying physicians of critical results. Troubleshooting instrument problems and contacting technical support as needed.Abbott Architect 4100Full chemistry panelsVitamin D, thyroid testing, hepatitis panels, intact PTH, and complement testingUrinalysisThis area involves the interpretation of results both macro and microscopically. Daily maintenance and quality controls.Clinitek AdvantusMicroscopic examination as neededDynex (Elisa testing)Tests performed on this instrument are ANA screens, ANA 7, CCP, Quantiferon, and rheumatoid factors.Quality controls and calibrations are performed with each test. Troubleshooting and technical support, as needed.Working as a medical technologist in a high complexity laboratory within a physiciansoffice, has helped to maintain my skills as a technologist. I can work independently and I am always aware and willing to assist others when necessary.Solstas Laboratories (2010-2012)Technical CoordinatorAs the technical coordinator for Solstas Laboratories, I was responsible for reviewing quality controls for various physician office locations throughout the Charlotte region. The position also required on-site inspections. During each site visit, I would review all record keeping, address problems and/or employee concerns, and ensure that all office supplies were adequate and within expiration date. This position required me to have a working knowledge of all instrumentation for each site, an understanding of how each site functioned, and to understand the needs of each office and its physicians.Carilion/Solstas Laboratory (1998-2010)Medical Technologist (Generalist)HematologyPentra XL 80CBC and manual differential as neededWestgrenErythrocyte Sedimentation rateCoagulation TestingStagoProthrombin TimesUrinalysisClintek 50Microscopic analysisVaginal KOH and Wet preparationChemistryVitrosBasic and electrolyte testingKit TestingInfluenza A & BStrep testingCarilion/ Solstas Laboratory provided services for both the physician offices, home health care, and nursing homes in the surrounding areas.EducationPresbyterian School of Medical Technology (1989-1990)M.T. ASCPJohnson C. Smith University (1984-1988)B.S. BiologyHobbiesCycling, yoga, strength training, and an avid reader.t |