Medical Technologist

NICHOLAS MAIDA

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Self-motivated, conscientious, and qualified Medical Technologist, with more than 25 years' generalist experience performing advanced laboratory procedures at a blood bank / medical center, seeking new position at an organization that values integrity and dedication.

Expert in conducting research, analyzing data, resolving problems, and interpreting results. High scientific / clinical acumen proficient at standard lab procedures and processes. Excellent attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.

Management / leadership experience in lab / blood bank environment providing direction and supervision to lab staff. Able to communicate effectively with medical doctors on laboratory results / findings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

§ Medical Technologist§ Enzyme Treatment § Chemical Composition§ Component Modifications § Scientist / Clinician § Regulatory / Compliance§ Problem Solver§ Test Design / Maintenance § Laboratory Management§ Blood Bank Supervisor§ Analyze Samples § Prepare Lab Specimens

CORE COMPETENCIES

Perform advanced clinical procedures and tests, including chemical, biological, immunologic and bacteriological tests.

Analyze samples of body fluids / cells, study the specimens and determine what chemical composition.

Perform blood matches for patients who require transfusions and analyze the drug levels in a patient's blood. Prepare lab specimens while noting any abnormalities.

Experience in using special immunohematology techniques such as enzyme treatment (papain/ficin), adsorptions, pre-warm technique, antibody neutralization (BGS/urine), elutions, antibody titers, removal of IgG coating antibody (chloroquine disphosphate/EGA), reticulocyte harvest and hypotonic wash.

Prepare component modifications for neonatal, exchange, intra-uterine and transfusions.

Knowledge of Regulatory Agency Requirements and Standard Operating Procedures: American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) standards for blood banks/transfusion services and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) standards for tissue banking. Comply with CAP, FDA and state regulations. Write T.S. procedure manuals.

Extensive generalist experience in other clinical area and LIS systems:

o Perform abnormal RBC morphology, WBC differentials, body fluids, bone marrow preparation, retic counts, PT/PTT mixing studies and heparin assays.

o Perform testing and maintenance on the Expand Plus, Beckman Synchron CX series and LX20.

o Operate coulter instruments (LH750, STKS, MAX-M and JT-2), ACL, MLA 800/1000 and Clinitek 100/200 instruments.

Perform test design, maintenance and validation on the Western Star Lifeline (Mediware) and McKesson Horizon Blood Bank (Wyndgate Safetrace) computer systems.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Medical Technology Generalist,

Warm Springs Medical Center, Warm Springs, GA 2010 – Present

Transfusion Service Supervisor,

Southern Regional Medical Center, Riverdale, GA 2000 – 2013

Medical Technologist Blood Bank, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA 1994 – 2000

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CAREER OVERVIEW, CONT.

Medical Technologist Generalist,

Community Hospital of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount, N.C. 1990 – 1992

Medical Technologist Generalist, Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, N.C. 1989 – 1990

Medical Technologist Generalist, Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, NJ 1988 – 1989

Medical Technologist Blood Bank, Mercer Medical Center, Trenton, NJ 1985 – 1989

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technologist (MT), East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C., 1994

Outstanding Senior Award

AAS, Allied Health, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program, Mercer County Community College

Graduated with Highest Honors Award for 4.0 GPA

Certifications:

Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and American Association of Blood Banks, 2000

Blood Bank Technologist (BBT) from ASCP, 1996

Medical Technologist (MT) from ASCP, 1994

Medical Technologist Certification from Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists

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