CATHERINE L. HODGES

**** ******** **** #****, *******, TX 77042

281-***-****

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Medical Technologist with solid and diverse experience in the medical

laboratory field. In depth knowledge of medical technology principles,

practices and methodology, including quality assurance and clinical

correlation, proficient in performing a variety of diagnostic tests.

Proven ability to prepare and record accurate laboratory reports.

Accountable and detail oriented professional with the ability to be

productive and focused in pressure filled situations. Proven ability to

implement new procedures and assignments while retaining established

procedures and protocols. Excellent clinical laboratory skills with

commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays. Self-

starter, personable, with a team-oriented attitude coupled with

excellent cross-cultural communication skills adept at building

productive relationships and building rapport with patients, staff, and

individuals at any level or background.

Core Competencies

Organizational Leadership-Quality Control-Clinical Assays-Test Result

Validity Verification-Lab Testing and Reporting-Clinical Lab Test-

Laboratory Operations-Equipment Maintenance-Phlebotomy-CLIA & OSHA

Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trinity Biotech, Jamestown, NY

12/2005 - 1/2014

Clinical Service Support Representative/Field Service Engineer

Installed, performed troubleshooting and repaired HPLC platforms for

Hemoglobin A1c and Variant Hemoglobin’s. Provided training to customers,

performed periodic maintenance and documented all procedure performed on

salesforce and validation forms. Determined causes while troubleshooting

and applied corrective actions. Provided remote technical support to

customers, field engineers, distributors and sales representatives via

phone or email. Performed all work in accordance with established safety

procedures and SOP's.

Achieved all technical service performance.

Medical Clinic of Houston, Houston, TX

4/2000 - 11/2005

Medical Technologist

Analyzed and performed complex testing in various areas including

urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, chemistry and special chemistry.

Performed quality control and routine maintenance on equipment. Prepared

samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.

Referred problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and

documented all corrective action and procedures undertaken in the

laboratory. Recorded quality control, maintenance and workload data

according to laboratory policies. Participated in proficiency testing of

unknowns and in internal continuing education programs. Maintained

inventory of reagents, equipment and supplies necessary for the

performance of testing.

Ensured accuracy in interpreting and reporting all test results

according to laboratory policies.

Hospital Regional Carolina, Carolina, PR

8/1993 - 4/1999

Medical Technologist

Performed complex laboratory test and procedures on blood and other body

fluids. Interpreted and recorded Quality Control data in all departments

and recorded corrective actions. Handled all preventive and corrective

maintenance on instrumentation. Conducted serological tests to assist in

diagnosing communicable and other diseases. Performed proficiency

testing on unknowns. Communicated critical test results to nurses and

physicians. Participated in internal and external continued education

programs to keep current with developments in the field. Trained MT

students in the laboratory and assisted nurses with phlebotomy on adults

and children.

Ensured accurate interpretation and reporting of all test results.

Santa Cruz Laboratory, Bayamon, PR

8/1979 - 1982

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Registered patients undergoing laboratory testing and filled out

insurance information. Performed manual CBC's and urinalysis following

laboratory guidelines. Followed laboratory procedures for specimen

handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records

of patient test results.

Performed phlebotomy on adults and children.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Medical Technology: Sacred Heart University, Santurce, PR

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry: Sacred Heart

University, Santurce, PR

CERTIFICATIONS

American Medical Technologist-MT/ASCP: License- 19274

Puerto Rico School of Medical Technologist: License- 5124

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