Medical Technology and Management
Resume:
Cherie Morgan
************@*****.***
Summary of Skills:
. Laboratory professional with over 20 years of experience including
serving as Chief Tech and Supervisor for several years. Coordinator for Point of
Care program in a 65 bed hospital
. Extensive training and knowledge in the area of Quality
Control/Quality Assurance. The ability to analyze QC data, identify
problems and make necessary changes. Creation and maintenance of
laboratory logs and meticulous attention to detail when recording
data.
. Able to perform root cause analysis and recommend/implement corrective
measures.
. Calibrate pipettes, centrifuges, thermometers and automated analytic
instruments.
. Easily learn and operate sophisticated lab instrumentation.
Knowledgeable in analytical instrument maintenance, troubleshooting
and repair. High degree of mathematical aptitude.
. Adept at performing highly complex lab analyses.
. Follow all lab safety procedures including the use of appropriate PPE and
proper disposal of waste materials
. Technical writing including writing operating procedures. Proficiency
with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Operate general office
equipment. Word processing approximately 50 wpm. 10 key by touch.
Competent with multiple types of LIM systems and instrument interfaces
with mindful and accurate data entry.
. Ability to identify, suggest and implement cost effective solutions to
laboratory supply chain and analytical testing operations.
. Highly organized and dedicated with a desire to perform quality
work. Quickly and eagerly learn new tasks and skills as well as mentor others in a supportive manner.
. Communicate effectively and personably with a diverse group of
employees across all skill levels to include outside vendors and
contractors. Train personnel and students as required in a
thoughtful and caring way which results in the cultivation of
motivated and competent employees and coworkers.
Technical Skills:
. Educated and certified in GC-MS,LC-MS
. Spectrophotometry
. Flash point and Flame testing
. Extractions (liquid and solid phase) for EPA testing using wet
chemistry techniques
. Gel electrophoresis - set up, performance and reading of gel
separations
. Chemiluminescence
. ELISA and EIA
. Physical characteristic testing including pH, densitometry,
colorimetric and other methodologies
. Microscopy including fluorescent procedures
. Cell identification and morphology in human and animal blood and body
fluids
. Microbiology culture, identification and sensitivity
. Cryopreservation of tissue samples according to FDA guidelines
including maintenance of liquid nitrogen tanks
. Blood Bank including ABO/Rh, crossmatch and antibody screen
Professional Experience:
Elemental Billing/Aurum and Argentum Toxicology/Interventional Pain
Specialists of Texas
Laboratory General Supervisor
October 2014 to Present
. Set up and validate new instruments in multiple labs. Run
Calibration and QC for drugs of abuse and pain management. Locate
instrumentation and work with vendors to purchase equipment and
supplies. Prepare cost estimates for setting up a general medical
lab including hematology, chemistry, coag, immunology, LCMS and
molecular testing. Create procedural manuals and maintain
laboratory record keeping. Oversee the daily operation of the
laboratory. Prepare for and participate in COLA inspections. Analyze
samples for toxicology screening.
University General Hospital - Houston, Texas
Medical Technician/Point of Care Coordinator
September 2011 - September 2014
Manage the Point of Care Program for a 65 bed hospital. Provide
training and competency testing for all nursing and ancillary staff on
the use of the POC analyzers. Write procedures associated with Point
of Care and update or create procedures for the general lab. Work as a
generalist in the lab in the areas of hematology, chemistry, blood
bank, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and special procedures.
Inventory and order supplies for the lab. Maintain and troubleshoot
analyzers. Calibrate and run QC and make necessary adjustments to
ensure quality test results according to ISO 15189. Prepare working
stocks of solutions and label properly with NFPA diamond labels.
Maintain lab log books. Comply with all regulations of The Joint
Commission and College of American Pathologists. Calibrate all
pipettes and thermometers. Train new hires and students in all areas
of the lab. Collaborate with management of nursing, cardiac
catheterization lab and respiratory to ensure compliance with
regulatory agencies. Perform proficiency tests successfully. Liaise
with outside vendors on a regular basis and maintain good
relationships. Attended Beckman Coulter training school for the DxH
800 hematology analyzer.
Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates/Fertility Specialists of
Houston - Houston, Texas
Lead Medical Technician
September 2007 - September 2011
Accession and prepare specimens for testing. Perform testing for
hormones and andrology. Attended training school for Siemens Advia
Centaur chemistry analyzer. Maintain troubleshoot and repair Siemens
Centaur. Perform QC, QA and maintain logs. Perform equipment
calibrations including pipettes and thermometers. Write procedures.
Comply with all regulatory agency rules and participate in
inspections. Maintain proficiency and linearity testing. Analyze
and adjust QC and calibration to ensure quality test results.
Maintain cryogenic tanks. Perform water quality testing and keep logs
up to date. Train new personnel. Suggest measures to improve
laboratory testing and control cost. Ordered supplies. Maintained
and updated MSDS records and properly labeled all chemicals.
Assisted nursing staff with problems. Assisted all personnel with
LIS issues and made changes accordingly. Entered data and reported
test results in an accurate and timely manner. Assist patients with
orders and receive samples collected at lab.
The Methodist Hospital - Houston, Texas
Medical Technician
February 2007 - September 2007
Received and ordered lab tests in LIS and verified the labeling and
integrity of the specimens. Loaded and monitored specimens on PVT
automated processor. Performed chemistry testing in the core lab.
Diagnostic Clinic of Houston - Houston, Texas
Medical Technician
April 2004 - December 2006
. Performed analysis in chemistry, serology, immunology, and
electrophoresis. Ran QC. Prepared and packaged samples for send-out
testing. Wrote SOPs. Monitored inventory and ordered supplies. Kept MSDS
sheets current. Accurately entered data into the LIS. Reagent and
solution preparation. Maintained and repaired analytical instrumentation.
Performed microbiological testing including set up and plate reading and
sensitivity testing. Maintained stock QC organisms. Prepared spiked
linearity material for verification and performed correlations between
instruments. Trained personnel. Attended Roche Biomedical training
school for Cobas Integra 800.
Earlier Professional Experience upon request.
Education:
Austin Peay State University - May 2015 Graduate
. Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT)
San Jacinto College
. Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
(AAS)
Certifications and Professional Memberships:
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
. MLT - 50292 (current)
Current member: American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists
[ASCLS]
Current member: American Association of Clinical Chemists [AACC]
Laboratory Leadership and Management Certification
. Covers leadership skills, time management, motivation, laboratory
personnel management, team development and strategy associated with
leadership and management within the clinical laboratory.
Point of Care Specialist Certification
. Covers administration, communication, connectivity and information
technology, education and training, instrument selection and
validation, policies and procedures, quality management, and
regulations associated with point-of-care testing.
Using Tandem Mass Spec in the Clinical Laboratory Certification
. Covers the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) theory, basics of
liquid chromatography (LC) theory, setting up a clinical MS
laboratory, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS, making
accurate calibrators and high purity reagents for LC-MS/MS
methods, principles and best practices for quantitation using LC-
MS/MS, validation of LC-MS/MS methods, tips for achieving and
maintaining consistent high quality production, and gas
chromatography MS.
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