Joseph M. Trompeter SSG US Army(Ret)

**** **** ****** ***** *** Antonio, TX 78217

Phone:210-***-**** e-mail:acdc9t@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Experienced military-trained Medical Technologist (30+ years of experience)

seeking a position with opportunities for advancement, travel, and completion of career

educational goals.

WORK HISTORY:

Medical Technologist-Frio Regional Hospital December 2013-CURRENT

Working as a laboratory generalist as an agency Technologist. Perform ALL testing in the

laboratory to include phlebotomy, specimen processing and specimen analysis. ALL laboratory

disciplines required…Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Bank etc. Collect & prepare

samples fpr transport to Reference laboratories i.e. LabCorp. Shits are Friday, Saturday &

Sunday…3rd shift, usually 10PM-6 AM on Friday. Saturday & Sundays are 12-hour shifts 6PM-

6AM.

Medical Technician - SAMMC (formerly BAMC Ft. Sam Houston, TX) Reference Chemistry

Nov. 2001-Nov. 2012

Duties included were serving as floor supervisor/senior trainer in the automated section of

Reference Chemistry. I trained all personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Roche

modular systems. Testing was done on a P-P/P-E and E-170 configuration. Assays included

HgbA1C, G6PDH, cancer antigens, tumor markers, as well as Vitamin B12/Folic Acid,

hormones and chemistry/immunology analytes in serum and urine. Additional duties included

specimen processing, pipette calibration, and preparation of reagents and standards as required.

Performed CAP surveys and monitored quality control for acceptability. In addition, the Roche

standing order was reconfigured… resulting in increased cost effectiveness and elimination of

reagent waste and stockpiling.

Medical Technologist – TexSan Heart Hospital San Antonio, TX

Oct. 2008-Jan. 2011

Primary duties were as the weekend technologist performing all laboratory disciplines to include

phlebotomy with a special emphasis on blood banking. Instrumentation included Beckman-

Coulter for hematology and Immunology and Dade Dimension for Chemistry. Also plated

microbiology specimens and packed specimens to ship to other facilities. Additional duties

included maintaining inventory and coordinating with South Texas Blood and Tissue Center as

demands for units required. Most testing was performed during non-peak shifts, so almost all

procedures required the ability to work unsupervised.

Medical Technologist – Nix Medical Center San Antonio, TX

Oct. 1998-Mar. 2005

Worked as a generalist both part-time & full-time. Worked every section and every shift…

primarily focusing as week-end technologist. Worked many night shifts doing all pre-op blood

banking, chemistry, hematology, coagulation tests. Worked 3rd shift also as the sole laboratory

representative. Duties included phlebotomy for blood cultures, LIS back-up, instrument

maintenance, as well as start-up QC to prepare the lab for day shift.

International Cancer Screening Laboratory San Antonio, TX

Jan. 1998-Sep. 2001

Supervised the STD testing laboratory for ICSL running EIA procedures for Herpes and

Gonorrhea testing. Chlamydia testing was accomplished by dark-field microscopy. The section

included 1 additional tech for set-ups…ALL testing, to include CAP surveys etc. were performed

by myself.

Brooks AFB-Armstrong Laboratory Brooks AFB, Texas

Aug. 1995-Jan 1998

Duties included testing for Rubeola/Rubella antibodies for ALL Air Force personnel. Moved to

the dark-field microscopy section to assist w/screening of Desert Shield Syndrome. Test included

FTA-ABS, Toxoplasma, Epstein-Barr titers etc. Was employed here as a contractor thru Dylantic

Corporation. Left Brooks to accept supervisory position with International Cancer Screening

Laboratories.

Medical Laboratory Specialist/Instructor – US Army (Ft. Carson, CO/ Ft. Sam Houston,

TX/Ft. Ben Harrison IN/Honduras Aug. 1980-Jul. 1995

Served 4 years as a chemistry instructor with special emphasis in laboratory mathematics. Also

served as non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) at Ft. Ben Harrison. Assignment at Ft.

Carson was a field unit, although most of my time was assigned on “special duty” assigned to

Outpatient Lab for phlebotomy and urinalysis.

EDUCATION:

Vincennes University Indianapolis, IN (Jan. 1988-Jan. 1999)

Took pre-requisite courses towards an Associate’s Degree in General Studies

Med. Lab. Specialist Course (Advanced) 52 weeks - AMEDD Center & School-US Army

(May 1986-May 1987

Med. Lab Specialist Course (Basic) 15 weeks – AMEDD Center & School-US Army (Nov.

1979-Mar. 1980)

CERTIFICATIONS:

CLT-Health & Human Services – Aug. 1987

MLT-American Society of Clinical Pathologists(ASCP) – Feb 1988

*MT-American Medical Technologist(AMT) –Mar. 1990

*Applying for reinstatement by AMT

Educational transcripts and references furnished upon request.

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