Technician Quality Assurance

Harriet L. Martin

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Charlotte North Carolina 28215

Home: 919-***-**** e-mail address: *************@*******.***

Education: University of Akron Akron Ohio

B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry 1981

Durham Tech Community College 2005 -2006

Completed first year of biotechnology course work

GPA 3.56

Einstein Clinical Research Services 2013

Clinical Research Coordinator Training

Affiliations:

Nant Member

AAMI Member

Bonet Certified Technician

AAMI Reuse Committee

Objective: To use my clinical experience, administrative skills, technical

knowledge and college degree to obtain a position as a Microbiologist,

Lab Technician, Research Technician or Biotech Technician in a

growing company and/or Hospital.

Experience:

Greer Pharmaceutical – April 7, 2014 to November 14, 2014 Microbiologist 1

I performed routine testing for G.C. Mycology Lab which including Gram Staining and

Methylene Blue staining of Mycology slides, Bioburden Testing, Slide Identification using

Gram staining, Moisture Testing, Validation, Viability and Purity Testing. I performed

routine testing in Q.C. Microbiology Lab which included Plate Reading,, Water collection

and Water Filtration, Media readings for Sterility Testing.

Lab Corp, Inc - Sept. 10, 2009 to March 28, 2014

I was permanently transferred to Forensic Toxicology Extraction Lab.

I was promoted to Laboratory Technologist. Responsibilities include

utilizing the three step procedure of Hydrolysis, Solid or Liquid Phase

Chromatography and Derivatization to extract drugs from the

patience’s urine and complete all chain of custody documentation.

LabCorp Inc. Dec. 15, 2009 to March 28, 2014

Began Cross training in LC/MS Lab

LabCorp Inc. June 25, 2009 to March 28, 2014

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Began Cross Training in Forensic Toxicology Extraction Lab

LabCorp Inc. - Hired Full Time Dec. 15, 2008 to March 28, 2014

Confirmation Lab – RTP North Carolina

Greene Resources – Placement:

LabCorp Inc. – March 18 2008 to Dec. 15, 2008

Confirmation Lab – RTP North Carolina

Responsibilities include finding urine samples from batch production

sheets from different areas of the lab. Aliquoting medpro urine

batches, drug production batches, Ual, Bal and Blood Train urine/blood

production batches based on dilution instructions of traveler’s batch

sheets and placing finished batch urine samples in temporary storage

for extraction and/or GCMS. I performed drug batching procedures

per SOP. I maintained the Chain of Custody per SOP.

Fresenius North America – September 2001 to September 2007.

FMC Freedom Lake Dialysis Cntr., NC

Patient Care Dialysis Technician-September 10, 2001 to November

2001.

I was responsible for providing initiation, monitoring and termination of

patient’s treatment during dialysis. Providing accurate documentation

of flow sheets and completing all assignments assigned by the nursing

staff which included daily checking and documentation of all auxiliary

equipment and checking and monitoring the water treatment system.

Promoted to Equipment Technician in November 2001- Dec. 2001

Responsibilities included performing quarterly and annual preventive

maintenance on all hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting all

problems of hemodialysis machines, monitoring the water treatment

system as well as troubleshooting problems of water system,

performing and evaluating microbiological cultures and LAL’s per

company policy and procedures. Disinfection of the water treatment

system and performing all Quality Assurances procedures outlined in

the Technical policy and procedure book. I performing inventory

counts under the direction of the Chief Technician.

Promoted to Chief Technician in December 2001 – FMC Briggs Ave

Dialysis, 1209 S. Briggs Ave Durham NC 27703

My responsibilities included completing the opening of the new

dialysis unit technical side. I provided an ongoing Quality Assurance

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and Quality Control program. I perform all quarterly and annual

preventative maintenance on hemodialysis machines. Perform

monitoring and troubleshooting of the water treatment system.

Perform all aspects of inventory control, which includes monthly and

quarterly reports to regional office by the deadlines. Perform and

evaluated all microbiological cultures and LAL’s pertaining to the water

treatment system and hemodialysis machines. Oversee all the

technical operations of the dialysis unit, which includes but not limited

to all auxiliary equipment. I maintained all OSHA, AAMI, State and

Network regulations.

In July of 2002, became responsible for an additional dialysis unit

located at 1507 West Pettigrew St., Durham NC, 27705, know as West

Pettigrew Dialysis Cntr. . In addition to providing the above

responsibilities, I was responsible of managing and training an

Equipment Technician.

In September of 2005 to Sept. 25th 2007, the Technical Department

was centralized into a team management concept. My role is to

provide quarterly and annual preventative maintenance to all

hemodialysis machines for six dialysis units located throughout the

centralized system. My responsibilities also included monthly auxiliary

checks of all peripheral equipment, disinfection of the water treatment

system, quarterly auxiliary checks and quarterly cleaning and

disinfection of R.O. membranes for two hemodialysis units.

Center of Dialysis Care - East 11211 Euclid Ave Cleveland Ohio

Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician November 12, 2000 to August

2001

I was responsible for providing initiation, monitoring and termination of

patient's treatment during dialysis. As well as providing accurate

computer data via the diproton computer system during the patient's

treatment. I functioned as a step-up supervisor, which included

scheduling patient's treatment and supervising the technical staff when

the technical supervisors are off.

Hillmed Health Care 731 Beta Dr. Mayfield Village Ohio

Chief Technician March 3, 1997 to Oct 23, 2000

Responsibilities include management of four (4) hemodialysis units.

Managing and training of reuse personnel, equipment technician and

orientating new and all staff members on OHSA materials. Developing

and maintaining an ongoing Quality Assurance and Quality control

program. Purchasing and evaluating new equipment, water treatment

systems, equipment, products and supplies. I performed machine

maintenance and troubleshooting as well as inventory and supply

management. I also maintained all AAMI, State and Network

regulations and management responsibilities of all aspects of the

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technical staff. Preparing and maintaining all technical policies and

procedures. Preparing and hosting Bonent test for technicians and

nurses. Developing and implementing a technician training program.

Assisting and implementing all technical information in the opening of

new hemodialysis units. I performed annual in-services for all dialysis

staff members as well as the initial in-services for all new staff

members.

Deaconess Hospital 42229 Pearl Road, Cleveland Ohio

Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician March 1995 to August 2001

I was responsible for performing chronic and acute dialysis therapy.

Initiating, monitoring and terminating patient's dialysis treatments. I

work on a part-time basis for the dialysis unit. I also am crossed

trained to perform reuse on the renatron system.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation / RCG - 9500 Euclid Ave. Cleveland

Ohio

Equipment Technician Nov. 1994 to March 1997

I was responsible for initiation, monitoring and termination of patient's

treatment during dialysis. Performing intervention measures when

necessary. I am experienced with cannulation of fistulas, grafts, as

well as shunts and subclavians. I am experience with reuse, water

treatment, as well as repairing and preventive maintenance of Drs-4

reuse machine, Fresenius D, E, H models hemodialysis machine and

the Drake willock's 480s. I was responsible for meeting and

maintaining all AAMI and State regulations.

Community Dialysis Center - 9002 Mentor Ohio

Chief Technician Dec. 1989 to Nov. 1994

My responsibilities include management of a 16 station unit,

purchasing and evaluation of new equipment, water treatment

systems, and equipment. As well as training of reuse personnel,

patient care technician, and Assist. Chief Technician. I developed and

maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program. I

performed machine maintenance and troubleshooting as well as

inventory and supply management. I maintained all AAMI, State and

Network regulations as well as management responsibilities of all

aspects of the technical staff. Preparing and maintaining all technical

policies and procedures.

Community Dialysis Center - 11717 Euclid Ave.

Supervisor Technician 1988 to 1989

My responsibilities include water treatment monitoring as well as

troubleshooting capabilities. I cultured collection of water and machine

samples. I maintained patient and technical schedules. I performed

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machine maintenance and troubleshooting of Fresenius 2008,Drake

480,Baxter 450 and Drs-4 reuse equipment.

Community Dialysis Center - 11717 Euclid Ave.

Hemodialysis Technician 1983 to 1988

I was responsible for complete patient care before, during and after

dialysis treatment. Veni-puncture, shunt and subclavian experience per

policy and procedure, also responsible for determining proper heparin

doses via ACT and/or heparinometer

Ferro Corporation Independence Ohio

Senior Research Technician 1980 to 1983

Responsible for formulating and manufacturing powder coating paints.

I assisted the Chemist with polymer chemical research I performed

technical testing and collected as well as documented data.

S.K.Wellman Bedford Hts. Ohio

Research Technician 1978 to 1980

Formulated and manufactured polymer compounded friction material

for brake linings. Performed technical testing and collected as well as

documented data.

Dwight P. Joyce Research Center Strongsville Ohio

Assist. Research Technician 1977 to 1978

I assisted the Chemist with polymer chemical research I formulated

and processed powder coating paints. Performed technical testing and

collected as well as documented data.

References: Available upon request

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