Medical Technologist
Resume:
DIANA D. GARCIA
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Phone: 956-***-**** Fax: 956-***-**** E Mail: *******@*****.***
Summary
Well trained dynamic Medical Technologist who has vast experience in reference laboratory as well as in acute care hospital setting as a departmental supervisor; have excellent interpersonal, organizational and management skills with 17 years as Director of a clinical department,
Experience
Director of Clinics (RGRH) January, 1999- January 12, 2016
nInstrumental in construction of clinical space and administered clinic operation at Rio Grande Regional Women’s Clinics and Family Practice Clinic. Provided Obstetrical and Gynecological services at 5 Women’s Clinic locations throughout Hidalgo County.
nPerformed budget management, recruited medical staff, ensured facility objectives were met, evaluated work activities of medical staff and personnel to maintain high levels of standards in terms of service.
nCoordinated department and medical staff meetings, evaluated diagnostic equipment annually to keep facility in functional and diagnostic form.
nExperienced in integration of regulatory standards and policy development to meet and surpass compliance.
nPerformed budget management, recruited medical staff, ensured facility objectives were met, evaluated work activities of medical staff and personnel to maintain high levels of standards in terms of service.
nCoordinated department and evaluated diagnostic equipment annually to keep facility in functional and diagnostic form
nExperienced in interfacing with Engineering, Accounting, Legal and other individuals to problem solve issues.
nExperienced in billing activities for technical and professional charges; reviewing denials and rebills
nDeveloped partnerships with community agencies to further facility services, i.e. Texas A&M University School of Public Health and Texas A&M University Colonia Program.
Rio Grande Regional Hospital Hematology Supervisor Sept. 2, 1991 – Jan. 1999
nResponsible for patient testing, maintaining daily operations in hematology coagulation, urinalysis and body fluid testing.
nPerform maintenance of all instruments, observing controls, calibrations and quarterly testing of all procedures through CAP testing events with 100% accuracy.
nPerformed staff recruitment, maintained quality performance measures, developed policy and procedures and maintained standards required by College of American Pathology (CAP).
nMaintain communication with Pathologists regarding panic results, consultations and all concerns that could affect patient.
nDeveloped staff schedules, performance evaluations and communicated with Laboratory Director departmental issues.
Knapp Medical Center, Hematology Supervisor Oct. 1989 – Aug. 1991
Responsible for Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation daily operations and result reporting of patient results
Responsible for performance of instrument maintenance, control performance and quarterly testing of all procedures through CAP testing events with 100% accuracy.
Cross trained in Blood Bank and assisted with implementation of automated procedures in the department.
Maintained Pathologist involvement for all abnormal results and consultations.
Lab Corp, San Antonio, Texas Jan. 1985 – Aug.1989
Staff Medical Technologist performing Routine Chemistry, Special Chemistry procedures to include drug screens by HPLC, drug confirmations by GCMS, hepatitis and hormone testing by RIA.
Performed daily start-up, control and maintenance procedures as per policy.
Proficient with large testing volumes reaching 2500 requisitions daily.
Severance Reference Laboratories, San Antonio, Texas July 1977 – Jan. 1985
Staff Medical Technologist performing large volume Hematology, Routine and Special Chemistry procedures.
Performed specialty procedures, i.e. HIV testing by Western Blot, Complement Fixation procedures, Electrophoresis and Immuno-Fixation Electrophoresis.
McAllen General Hospital Aug. 1974- July 1977
Staff Medical Technologist, performed clinical training at this hospital, well trained in all areas of the laboratory.
Education
Pan American University. Edinburg, TX August, 1974
Received Bachelor of Science Degree
McAllen General Hospital, ASCP School of Medical Technology August, 1973- 1974
Rio Grande City High School. Rio Grande City, TX May, 1970
Received High School diploma from Rio Grande City High School
References
Alberto Gutierrez, MD
Juanita Garcia, NP
222 E. Ridge Rd. #101
Rio Grande Women’s Clinics
McAllen, TX 78603
Dave Almquist, Laboratory Director
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
101 E Ridge Road
McAllen, TX 78501
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