LISA S. GARRETT
*** ********* *****, *******, ** 30228
acd3mo@r.postjobfree.com 678-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Medical Technologist seeking opportunity to further professional growth in healthcare industry, utilizing laboratory experience in facilitating diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Over 12 years as Medical Technologist (Generalist) in hospital, physician office laboratory, and
urgent care settings
● Serving more than two years as Laboratory Manager/Technical Consultant of two start-up urgent care/ POL laboratories
● Skilled in technical writing of laboratory manuals-- SOP, Analytical Procedure Manuals
● Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
● Implemented QC and QA programs in urgent care and physician office settings
● Performed laboratory testing in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, urinalysis, serology,immunology, body fluid analysis, and blood bank
● Facilitated effective communication between vendors, reference laboratory companies, medical staff, and corporate office to run successful laboratories
● Utilized knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding, HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and CMS regulations
● Participated in proficiency testing and competency assessments
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Gained COLA Accreditation for two new urgent care laboratories since 2011
● Re-entered medical field by undergoing a Med Tech Laboratory Re-training Program
EDUCATION
BS in Medical Technology, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 1984
Medical Technology Internship, Touro Infirmary School of MT, New Orleans, LA 1984
Diploma in Medical Billing/Coding, United Education Institute, Morrow, GA 2010
Medical Billing/Coding Externship, Stockbridge GA 2010
HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATIONS
American Society of Clinical Pathology- Medical Technologist: MT(ASCP): 161646
NCCT: National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist: NCCT: 736305 ROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
CorrectMed Urgent and Primary Care, Locust Grove, GA 2010-present
Medical Technologist, Generalist
Laboratory Manager/ Technical Consultant
CorrectMed Urgent Care, formerly CorrectMed Pediatrics, Decatur, GA 2011-present
Medical Technologist, Generalist
Laboratory Manager/Technical Consultant
● Perform daily testing in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, kit and manual testing in moderately
complex nonwaived laboratory.
● Maintain QC/QA programs, troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation
● Perform administrative duties to keep facilities compliant to COLA and CLIA regulations
● Participate in American Academy of Family Physicians Proficiency Testing
Eagles Landing Diabetes and Endocrinology, Stockbridge, GA 2010
Medical Billing/Insurance Coding Externship
● Performed insurance verification and online billing
● Observed medical coding
Upson Regional Medical Center, Thomaston, GA 2008-2010
Medical Technologist, Generalist
● Performed requested laboratory tests in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, serology, immunology,
urinalysis, body fluid analysis, microbiology culture set-ups, and blood bank
● Utilized quality control procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of automated
laboratory instruments.
● Participated in JCAHO and CAP activities and proficiency testing
South Fulton Healthcare Center, Union City, GA 1989-1991
Medical Technologist/X-Ray Associate
● Involved in the set-up of new clinic laboratory
● Performed CBC, Chemistry, urinalysis, throat cultures, and simple x-rays
● Maintained and calibrated automated laboratory equipment
Lallie Kemp Hospital, Independence, LA 1984-1988
Medical Technologist, Generalist
Volunteer Phlebotomist
● Performed automated and manual testing in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, blood bank,
urinalysis, parasitology, and body fluid analysis
● Calibrated, cleaned, and maintained automated equipment with troubleshooting
● Performed all age phlebotomies