LISA S. GARRETT

*** ********* *****, *******, ** 30228

acd3mo@r.postjobfree.com 678-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Medical Technologist seeking opportunity to further professional growth in healthcare industry, utilizing laboratory experience in facilitating diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

● Over 12 years as Medical Technologist (Generalist) in hospital, physician office laboratory, and

urgent care settings

● Serving more than two years as Laboratory Manager/Technical Consultant of two start-up urgent care/ POL laboratories

● Skilled in technical writing of laboratory manuals-- SOP, Analytical Procedure Manuals

● Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation

● Implemented QC and QA programs in urgent care and physician office settings

● Performed laboratory testing in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, urinalysis, serology,immunology, body fluid analysis, and blood bank

● Facilitated effective communication between vendors, reference laboratory companies, medical staff, and corporate office to run successful laboratories

● Utilized knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding, HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and CMS regulations

● Participated in proficiency testing and competency assessments

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Gained COLA Accreditation for two new urgent care laboratories since 2011

● Re-entered medical field by undergoing a Med Tech Laboratory Re-training Program

EDUCATION

BS in Medical Technology, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 1984

Medical Technology Internship, Touro Infirmary School of MT, New Orleans, LA 1984

Diploma in Medical Billing/Coding, United Education Institute, Morrow, GA 2010

Medical Billing/Coding Externship, Stockbridge GA 2010

HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATIONS

American Society of Clinical Pathology- Medical Technologist: MT(ASCP): 161646

NCCT: National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist: NCCT: 736305 ROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

CorrectMed Urgent and Primary Care, Locust Grove, GA 2010-present

Medical Technologist, Generalist

Laboratory Manager/ Technical Consultant

CorrectMed Urgent Care, formerly CorrectMed Pediatrics, Decatur, GA 2011-present

Medical Technologist, Generalist

Laboratory Manager/Technical Consultant

● Perform daily testing in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, kit and manual testing in moderately

complex nonwaived laboratory.

● Maintain QC/QA programs, troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation

● Perform administrative duties to keep facilities compliant to COLA and CLIA regulations

● Participate in American Academy of Family Physicians Proficiency Testing

Eagles Landing Diabetes and Endocrinology, Stockbridge, GA 2010

Medical Billing/Insurance Coding Externship

● Performed insurance verification and online billing

● Observed medical coding

Upson Regional Medical Center, Thomaston, GA 2008-2010

Medical Technologist, Generalist

● Performed requested laboratory tests in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, serology, immunology,

urinalysis, body fluid analysis, microbiology culture set-ups, and blood bank

● Utilized quality control procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of automated

laboratory instruments.

● Participated in JCAHO and CAP activities and proficiency testing

South Fulton Healthcare Center, Union City, GA 1989-1991

Medical Technologist/X-Ray Associate

● Involved in the set-up of new clinic laboratory

● Performed CBC, Chemistry, urinalysis, throat cultures, and simple x-rays

● Maintained and calibrated automated laboratory equipment

Lallie Kemp Hospital, Independence, LA 1984-1988

Medical Technologist, Generalist

Volunteer Phlebotomist

● Performed automated and manual testing in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, blood bank,

urinalysis, parasitology, and body fluid analysis

● Calibrated, cleaned, and maintained automated equipment with troubleshooting

● Performed all age phlebotomies

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