Cherie Morgan

832-***-****

acpou0@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Skills:

. Laboratory professional with over 20 years of experience including

serving as Chief Tech and Supervisor for several years. Coordinator for Point of

Care program in a 65 bed hospital

. Extensive training and knowledge in the area of Quality

Control/Quality Assurance. The ability to analyze QC data, identify

problems and make necessary changes. Creation and maintenance of

laboratory logs and meticulous attention to detail when recording

data.

. Able to perform root cause analysis and recommend/implement corrective

measures.

. Calibrate pipettes, centrifuges, thermometers and automated analytic

instruments.

. Easily learn and operate sophisticated lab instrumentation.

Knowledgeable in analytical instrument maintenance, troubleshooting

and repair. High degree of mathematical aptitude.

. Adept at performing highly complex lab analyses.

. Follow all lab safety procedures including the use of appropriate PPE and

proper disposal of waste materials

. Technical writing including writing operating procedures. Proficiency

with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Operate general office

equipment. Word processing approximately 50 wpm. 10 key by touch.

Competent with multiple types of LIM systems and instrument interfaces

with mindful and accurate data entry.

. Ability to identify, suggest and implement cost effective solutions to

laboratory supply chain and analytical testing operations.

. Highly organized and dedicated with a desire to perform quality

work. Quickly and eagerly learn new tasks and skills as well as mentor others in a supportive manner.

. Communicate effectively and personably with a diverse group of

employees across all skill levels to include outside vendors and

contractors. Train personnel and students as required in a

thoughtful and caring way which results in the cultivation of

motivated and competent employees and coworkers.

Technical Skills:

. Educated and certified in GC-MS,LC-MS

. Spectrophotometry

. Flash point and Flame testing

. Extractions (liquid and solid phase) for EPA testing using wet

chemistry techniques

. Gel electrophoresis - set up, performance and reading of gel

separations

. Chemiluminescence

. ELISA and EIA

. Physical characteristic testing including pH, densitometry,

colorimetric and other methodologies

. Microscopy including fluorescent procedures

. Cell identification and morphology in human and animal blood and body

fluids

. Microbiology culture, identification and sensitivity

. Cryopreservation of tissue samples according to FDA guidelines

including maintenance of liquid nitrogen tanks

. Blood Bank including ABO/Rh, crossmatch and antibody screen

Professional Experience:

Elemental Billing/Aurum and Argentum Toxicology/Interventional Pain

Specialists of Texas

Laboratory General Supervisor

October 2014 to Present

. Set up and validate new instruments in multiple labs. Run

Calibration and QC for drugs of abuse and pain management. Locate

instrumentation and work with vendors to purchase equipment and

supplies. Prepare cost estimates for setting up a general medical

lab including hematology, chemistry, coag, immunology, LCMS and

molecular testing. Create procedural manuals and maintain

laboratory record keeping. Oversee the daily operation of the

laboratory. Prepare for and participate in COLA inspections. Analyze

samples for toxicology screening.

University General Hospital - Houston, Texas

Medical Technician/Point of Care Coordinator

September 2011 - September 2014

Manage the Point of Care Program for a 65 bed hospital. Provide

training and competency testing for all nursing and ancillary staff on

the use of the POC analyzers. Write procedures associated with Point

of Care and update or create procedures for the general lab. Work as a

generalist in the lab in the areas of hematology, chemistry, blood

bank, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and special procedures.

Inventory and order supplies for the lab. Maintain and troubleshoot

analyzers. Calibrate and run QC and make necessary adjustments to

ensure quality test results according to ISO 15189. Prepare working

stocks of solutions and label properly with NFPA diamond labels.

Maintain lab log books. Comply with all regulations of The Joint

Commission and College of American Pathologists. Calibrate all

pipettes and thermometers. Train new hires and students in all areas

of the lab. Collaborate with management of nursing, cardiac

catheterization lab and respiratory to ensure compliance with

regulatory agencies. Perform proficiency tests successfully. Liaise

with outside vendors on a regular basis and maintain good

relationships. Attended Beckman Coulter training school for the DxH

800 hematology analyzer.

Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates/Fertility Specialists of

Houston - Houston, Texas

Lead Medical Technician

September 2007 - September 2011

Accession and prepare specimens for testing. Perform testing for

hormones and andrology. Attended training school for Siemens Advia

Centaur chemistry analyzer. Maintain troubleshoot and repair Siemens

Centaur. Perform QC, QA and maintain logs. Perform equipment

calibrations including pipettes and thermometers. Write procedures.

Comply with all regulatory agency rules and participate in

inspections. Maintain proficiency and linearity testing. Analyze

and adjust QC and calibration to ensure quality test results.

Maintain cryogenic tanks. Perform water quality testing and keep logs

up to date. Train new personnel. Suggest measures to improve

laboratory testing and control cost. Ordered supplies. Maintained

and updated MSDS records and properly labeled all chemicals.

Assisted nursing staff with problems. Assisted all personnel with

LIS issues and made changes accordingly. Entered data and reported

test results in an accurate and timely manner. Assist patients with

orders and receive samples collected at lab.

The Methodist Hospital - Houston, Texas

Medical Technician

February 2007 - September 2007

Received and ordered lab tests in LIS and verified the labeling and

integrity of the specimens. Loaded and monitored specimens on PVT

automated processor. Performed chemistry testing in the core lab.

Diagnostic Clinic of Houston - Houston, Texas

Medical Technician

April 2004 - December 2006

. Performed analysis in chemistry, serology, immunology, and

electrophoresis. Ran QC. Prepared and packaged samples for send-out

testing. Wrote SOPs. Monitored inventory and ordered supplies. Kept MSDS

sheets current. Accurately entered data into the LIS. Reagent and

solution preparation. Maintained and repaired analytical instrumentation.

Performed microbiological testing including set up and plate reading and

sensitivity testing. Maintained stock QC organisms. Prepared spiked

linearity material for verification and performed correlations between

instruments. Trained personnel. Attended Roche Biomedical training

school for Cobas Integra 800.

Earlier Professional Experience upon request.

Education:

Austin Peay State University - May 2015 Graduate

. Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT)

San Jacinto College

. Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

(AAS)

Certifications and Professional Memberships:

American Society of Clinical Pathologists

. MLT - 50292 (current)

Current member: American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists

[ASCLS]

Current member: American Association of Clinical Chemists [AACC]

Laboratory Leadership and Management Certification

. Covers leadership skills, time management, motivation, laboratory

personnel management, team development and strategy associated with

leadership and management within the clinical laboratory.

Point of Care Specialist Certification

. Covers administration, communication, connectivity and information

technology, education and training, instrument selection and

validation, policies and procedures, quality management, and

regulations associated with point-of-care testing.

Using Tandem Mass Spec in the Clinical Laboratory Certification

. Covers the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) theory, basics of

liquid chromatography (LC) theory, setting up a clinical MS

laboratory, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS, making

accurate calibrators and high purity reagents for LC-MS/MS

methods, principles and best practices for quantitation using LC-

MS/MS, validation of LC-MS/MS methods, tips for achieving and

maintaining consistent high quality production, and gas

chromatography MS.

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