Quality Control Medical Technologist

MARSHA TANNER

*** * * * | Mize, MS ***** | 601-***-**** | ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

ASCP and AMT certified Medical Technologist with more than 22 years of relevant industry experience. Extensive

clinical laboratory expertise in a variety of settings. Consistently recognized by patients, colleagues, and superiors for

outstanding performance. Has been working as contract travel Medical Technologist for the past 5 years.

EXPERIENCE

Supplemental Health Care, Park City, Utah, Medical Technologist Generalist 08/2012-11/2012

Second and third shift generalist performing hematology, coagulation and urinalysis testing on

patients in a

150 bed full service hospital in Newnan, GA. Maintained quality standard within laboratory

according to laboratory test and measurement policy . Maintained state and federal regulations of

operation through standardized tests, quality control, and

preventative maintenance; met 98% deadlines

Titan Medical, Omaha, NE Medical Technologist Generalist 01/2008 – 05/2012

Perform clinical testing in blood bank, chemistry, immunology, hematology, and urinalysis of the

laboratory; process specimens, phlebotomy on all ages, perform testing procedures and quality

control testing

Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital, and laboratory procedures

Complete four varying assignments for three-six month periods; hospitals range from 25-250 beds

Aureus Medical Group, Omaha, NE Medical Technologist Generalist 03/2007 – 07/2011

Executed and analyzed tests in areas of chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunohematology,

microbiology, and urinalysis of the laboratory; process specimens, perform testing procedures and

quality control testing, calibrations, and work with physician and nursing personnel

Completed three different contract assignments for three – six month periods; hospitals ranged

f rom 25-200

beds

Resources on Call, Hickory, NC Medical Technologist Generalist 03/2009 – 12/2009

Worked independently in Chemistry and Coagulation departments of the laboratory; processed

specimens, equipment maintenance, quality control testing, and troubleshot 100% of problems that

arose

Maintained quality standard within laboratory according to laboratory test and measurement

policy

Completed a nine month contract assignment at Baton Rouge General Hospital

Scott Regional Hospital, Morton, MS Medical Technologist Generalist 12/2009 – 02/2011

Worked independently as second shift generalist in Level III Trauma Facility; responsible for all

aspects of the lab including phlebotomy on all ages, specimen processing, testing procedures,

quality control, calibrations, instrument troubleshooting, and assisting physicians and nursing

personnel

Maintained state and federal regulations of operation through standardized tests, quality control,

and

p reventative maintenance; met 98% of deadlines

Communicated daily with ER physicians and hospital personnel on all areas of patient laboratory

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testing;

confirmed test results with all staff

Daily contact with 25-50 patients; communicated all procedural details in respect to phlebotomy

to patients

and family

Magee General Hospital, Magee, MS Medical Technologist Generalist 09/2004 – 02/2007

Rotated through all areas of the laboratory including Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology,

Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis; performed variety of standardized tests and interpreted

results with accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits

Maintained high levels of patient contact daily in a 30-75 out-patient center, conducted lab

reporting for

phlebotomy and other specimen collections such as sputum, urine and DOT drug and alcohol

testing

Documented in compliance with state and federal regulations

MEA Medical Clinic, Clinton, MS and Pearl, MS Medical Technologist Generalist 09/2003 – 10/2004

Completed one month training at MEA Medical Clinic on Radiology and Nursing

Lab duties included quality control testing, phlebotomy, triaging and performing physician

t reatment plan

such as x-rays, injections, and all patient preparation

Smith County Hospital, Raleigh, MS Lab Supervisor 10/1990 – 07/2003

Planned, managed, and supervised the activities of a 3-5 person centralized laboratory; performed

biological, microbiological and chemical tests

Wrote all laboratory manuals and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations; all

inspections

passed in the 92% - 9% range

Developed and chaired the Smith County Hospital wide QA plan and an outsource reference

service for 3

physicians and local nursing home

Supervised 3-5 lab personnel and personally trained a total of 14 new staff maintained control of

all lab costs

i ncluding all new equipment purchases and supplies

E DUCATION

Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS AAS in Medical Technology

C ERTI F I CAT IO NS

Name:Year:Louisiana CLS - Generalist License 2008

American Medical Technologists (AMT), Medical Technologist 2007

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), Medical Technologist 1990

SKILLS

22 years experience in all areas

Clinical Assays

Clinical Microbiology

CLIA & OSHA Compliance

Lab Equipment Calibration

Test Result Validity Verification

Lab Testing & Reporting

Phlebotomy on all age groups 24 years experience

REFERENCES

Maritza Phillips 340-***-**** ext: 1130

Carol Kelly 340-***-**** ext: 1130

Debra Smith 770-***-****

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