MLT (ASCP)
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Kim Simmons
MLT (ASCP)
Pelham, Alabama
acz983@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
AEROTEK/Southern Research, 2 000 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama M LT Clinpath
October 2016 - March 2017
Duties included: Running CBC on Advia,Cobas Chemistry, ACL Coagulation, Clinitek 500 Urinalysis and O&P on stools on different animal specimens.
Birmingham Pain Center, 7 500 Hugh Daniel Drive Suite 300, Birmingham, Alabama M LT/Lab Tech
April 2013 - August 2016
Duties included: Running Mass spectrometry, running chemistry AU480, Beckman Access 2 and Micros CBC analyzer.
Trinity Medical Center, M ontclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama M LT/Lab Tech
July 2007 - September 2012
Duties included: 7 On/7 Off Tech General laboratory Chem/Hem, run Coulter LH780, Coulter Access, DXI and DXC and run CA1500. InfoLab, Inc., F t. Oglethorpe, Georgia S ales/Territory Representative
August 2006 - August 2007
Duties included: Outside sales and service to include: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Sylacauga, Jasper, Fayette and Demopolis. Responsible for servicing established accounts and acquiring new accounts. Responsible for forwarding new products to established accounts and potential new accounts. Responsible for maintaining established accounts and educating them on new company procedures. Offer solutions to any problem encountered by the customer. Communicate weekly with General Manager about any problems or concerns. Work with minimal, to no supervision. Expense and travel report sent weekly to General Manager. InfoLab is a laboratory and med surg distributor for over 30 vendors with solution centered resolutions for the customer. OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and
rewarding position in which I
can utilize my sales, service,
technical, organizational and
analytical skills to support
the goals and mission of the
organization. Make a
difference.
REFERENCES
Agather Garrett, M.T. -
Southern Research.
Lorie Minton - S upervisor of
lab at Birmingham Pain
Center. 205-***-****.
Alton Sturtevant, Ph.D.
(retired) - Director of
Operations, LabCorp. General
Manager Dynacare. Director
and COO of LabSouth.
Lynn Metcalf -
Lab/Operations Manager
LabCorp. 205-***-****.
Laura Bloom, Educator Ph.D.
- P rofessor at the University
of Montevallo.
Southern Diagnostics, B irmingham, Alabama T ech Client’s Office/Bham Hematology & Oncology
November 2004 - August 2006
Duties included: Running of all CBC’s in client’s office. Start up and shutdown of LH500 Hematology analyzer. Responsible for all QA/QC. Responsible for safety and OSHA regulations. Maintain good communication and above satisfactory relationship with the client. Communicate all problems with Lab Manager and Territory Manager. Give feedback and resolution to the client.
LabSouth Inc./Dynacare/LabCorp, B irmingham, Alabama April 1992 - November 2004
Special Chemistry Tech
January 2004 - November 2004
Duties included: Set up of Perkin Elmer Atomic Absorption Lead analyzers. Responsible for all studies, correlations and survey material. QA/QC Coordinator
April 2001 - December 2003
Duties included: Monitor, evaluate and improve overall quality of the total testing process. Set up indicators to monitor according to CLIA 88 regulations. Set up a plan of action to correct any deficiencies and remedial action with the Technical Director’s approval. Review and document all CAP and AAB surveys. Responsible for monitoring QA/QC in remote locations and helping remotes to prepare for STate inspections. Monitor all control values monthly and make adjustments when needed. Monthly correlation checks between Birmingham and remotes with suggestions for corrective action when problems arise. Meet on a monthly basis with technical and non-technical supervisors to discuss QA/QC, client issues and any other concerns while coming up with solutions.
Immunology/Special Chemistry Supervisor
April 1992 - April 2001
Duties included: Patient testing, resulting, customer relations, quality control and direct supervision of department personnel. Responsible for all training of department personnel. Correlation and setup of all instruments and tests and profiles to include: thyroid, reproductive, endocrinology, therapeutic and anemia testing. Responsible for reagent ordering, troubleshooting and maintenance of the analyzers. Proficient knowledge and utilization of OSHA and CLIA regulations. Participated in AAB and CAP proficiency testing.
LabCare, Inc., B irmingham, Alabama T hird Shift Supervisor
January 1990 - April 1992
Shelby Medical Center, A labaster, Alabama T hird Shift 7 On/7 Off Tech
January 1989 - January 1990
Birmingham Pediatrics, B irmingham, Alabama T ech January 1988 - January 1989
Brookwood Medical Center, B irmingham, Alabama Generalist
July 1983 - January 1988
EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham A labama Medical Laboratory Certificate
June 1982 - June 1983
Wallace State, H anceville, Alabama A labama Associate Degree in Applied Science
September 1981 - June 1982
Union Endicott HIgh School, E ndicott, New York
Regents Diploma
September 1975 - June 1979
CONTINUING EDUCATION
December 2006 - N DC Sales Training Seminar
March 2002 - David Rhodes EP Evaluator
April 2001 - New Horizons Excel and Word training
July 2000 - AIA 600 Tosoh Medics
January 1998 - NEXIA Tosoh Medics
January 1997-July 1998 - DISC Behavior Styles
January 1997 - Beckman Array
July 1996 - AIA 1200 Tosoh Medics
December 1994 - Technicon Immuno I
November 1993 - S tratus II
January 1993 - A CS 180
June 1991 - C oulter STK S
January 1991 - A bbott IMX
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