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Marilyn Harrison
Professional Summary
Energetic Lead Medical Technologist commended as an accurate, reliable and diligent individual focusing on timely completion of assigned work. Successful at ensuring test result validity before testing patient samples and reporting results. Detailed oriented and meticulous with the demonstrative ability to communicate test results to physician and nurse staff members. Continuous objective to not be trapped in my comfort zone but desires to be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the company and ensure quality patient service.
“If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar
Skills
Analytical Thinking • Microsoft Office
Detailed Oriented • Multitasks
Manages Deadlines • Self-motivated
Technical Writing • Knowledge of CLIA, COLA, OSHA, HIPPA
Orchard Harvest LIS System Administrator
Work History
11/2013 to Present
Family HealthCare Associates
Garland, TX
Lead Medical Technologist
Daily utilization of expertise in Chemistry (Key operator – Siemens Vista 1500); Hematology – Sysmex XN-1000 and Bio-Rad Variant II Turbo
Maintains laboratory equipment in good working condition for optimal functionality and longevity
Evaluates Quality Controls; executing corrective action when results are outside specified limits as well as documenting all actions taken
Monitors inventory levels of stock items ; ordering replacements as needed
Assist the staff of 10 clinic labs in resolving and satisfying physician requests and operational issues
Creates monthly QA reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
06/2012 to 11/2013
Baylor Scott & White
McKinney, TX
Medical Technologist, Generalist
Responsible for handling specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results in a hospital setting for: Blood Bank (ProVue agar gel testing), Chemistry (Siemens Vista 1500, Beckman Coulter Access 2), Hematology (Sysmex XS-5000), Coagulation (ACL 300), Point of Care (Abbott iStat), Urinalysis, Rapid Screen testing for HIV, Group A Strep and Influenza A and B
02/09 to 06/2012
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Plano, TX
Lead Medical Technologist
Processed and performed tests in a Stat Reference Laboratory
Oversee documentation of QC/QA, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
Organized workload to meet established turnaround times
05/2004 to 02/2009
University of Texas Southwest Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Senior Medical Technologist
Processed and performed stat testing in an Oncology/Hematology clinic
Assisted the physicians with bone marrow procedures
Performed QC and maintained laboratory to ensure test validity; troubleshooting procedures applied when necessary
Instructed/supervised other laboratory personnel
Academic Background
06/1974 to 08/1977
El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associates in Science
Medical Laboratory Technology (GPA 3.67)
Certificatons
MT (HEW), Certification # 54160192
MLT (ASCP), Certification # 12031
References
References are available on request.