Lab Manager Medical Center
Resume:
PHYLLIS A. MORROW
WINSLOW, AZ 86047
AMT ID: 2607732
NEVADA LICENSE: 59776-CM-0
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*/**** – PRESENT – TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, TUBA CITY, AZ 86045 –SOLIANT MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY – MLT, GENERALIST
I work in the main Laboratory as a generalist. Duties include patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry and Microbiology Setups. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records, that are detailed and errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager
5/26/2022 – 5/26/23 – BANNER DEL WEBB MEDICAL CENTER – AUREUS MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY – CHEMISTRY – MLT, GENERALIST
I worked in the Chemistry Department as a generalist in the laboratory. Duties include patient testing in Chemistry. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records, that are detailed and errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager.
4/27/2022-2/9/2023 - LITTLE COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER – WINSLOW, AZ
UNITIMED STAFFING AGENCY- WINSLOW, AZ – MLT GENERALIST
I work in the Core Laboratory on weekends as a generalist in the core laboratory. Duties include patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry and Microbiology Setups. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records, that are detailed and errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager
10/11/2021- 4/2/2022- WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER –
LRS STAFFING AGENCY- BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – MLT GENERALIST
I work in the Core Laboratory on weekends as a generalist in the core laboratory. Duties include patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry and Microbiology Setups. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records, that are detailed and errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager.
4/2/2021 – 12/15/21 – KINGMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER – AUREUS MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY – CORE LABORATORY – MLT, GENERALIST
I work in the Core Laboratory on weekends as a generalist in the core laboratory. Duties include patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry and Serology. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records, that are detailed and errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager.
1/11/21- 4/20/2022 – HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER – MT, MICROBIOLOGY
I worked in Microbiology reading plates and processing/preparing Micro specimens. I analyze and set up ID/Susceptibilities on urine, stools, anaerobes, yeast and routine cultures. I maintain all quality control reports and accurate patient results, in detail, with no room for error and I have excellent customer service skills. I contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by the accurate performance and reporting of laboratory testing procedures on blood and body fluids. I demonstrate on a daily basis knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. I have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. I also train their permanent employees how to read plates.
6/2020-4/2021- AUREUS MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY – SAN CARLOS MEDICAL CENTER, PERIDOT, AZ 85542 - GENERALIST
Duties include working as a generalist in the main lab, performing patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry, Serology and Microbiology. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records that are detailed and errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager.
1/2019-9/2020 - CIBOLA GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, GRANTS, NM 87020 - GENERALIST
Duties include working as a generalist in the main lab, performing patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry, Serology and setting up of Microbiology. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records in detail, errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager.
5/2019- 12/2019 – CONCENTRA MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY – SAN CARLOS ME2ICAL CENTER, PERIDOT, AZ 84442- GENERALIST
Duties include working as a generalist in the main lab, performing patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry and Serology. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager.
4/2018- 6/2019 - GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SILVER CITY, NM 88061 - LEAD MICROBIOLOGY TECH AND GENERALIST -
I work mainly as the Microbiology Lead Tech and also as a Generalist throughout the main lab in Blood Bank, Chemistry and Hematology/Urinalysis. I'm in charge of the Microbiology Department as far as reading plates and processing/preparing micro specimens, analyzing and setting up ID/Susceptibilities. Also perform testing for CDiff, MRSA, Group B Strep and Flu’s by PCR on the GeneXpert and I perform testing using the BioFire Assay's on GI Panels, Blood Culture Panels, Respiratory Panels and Meningitis Panels. I Maintain Quality Control Reports, write Policy and Procedures and maintain accurate patient results. I have excellent customer service skills and received and Outstanding in my department during our CAP Inspection, with zero discrepancies.
5/2015 – 4/2018 – TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, TUBA CITY, AZ 86045 – PRIMEFORCE MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY –
I worked in Microbiology reading plates and processing/preparing Micro specimens. I analyze and set up ID/Susceptibilities on urine, stools, anaerobes, yeast and routine cultures. I maintain all quality control reports and accurate patient results, in detail, with no room for error and I have excellent customer service skills. I contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by the accurate performance and reporting of laboratory testing procedures on blood and body fluids. I demonstrate on a daily basis knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. I have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.
7/2014 – 4/2015- CENTRAL WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, WENATCHEE, WA 98801 – TRIAGE STAFFING AGENCY
I worked in Microbiology reading plates and processing/preparing Micro specimens. I analyze and set up ID/Susceptibilities on urine, stools, anaerobes, yeast and routine cultures. I maintain all quality control reports and accurate patient results, in detail, with no room for error and I have excellent customer service skills. I also work in the Blood Bank Section, processing inpatient and outpatient specimens. I perform ABO Type and Screens, Antibody Identification, Rhogam workups including Fetal Screens and Elutions, and perform D-titers. I also perform daily maintenance on the Echo Analyzer and perform QC.
9/2013 – 7/2014 – AUREUS MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY, MLT, GENERALIST/MICROBIOLOGIST- GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SILVER CITY, NM 88061
I worked mainly in Microbiology reading plates and processing/preparing micro specimens, analyzing and setting up ID/Susceptibilities. Also performed testing for CDiff, MRSA, Group B Strep and Flu’s by PCR. I Maintained Quality Control Reports, accurate patient results, in detail, with no errors. Also, trained in Hematology and Blood Bank to perform as backup personnel. I have excellent customer service skills. I was asked to join their team immediately before my contract expired.
10/2012- 9/2013 - MARYVALE MEDICAL CENTER, PHOENIX, AZ 85031 - CHEMISTRY LEAD TECH, PRN TO FULL TIME
Assists the Laboratory Director in overseeing the daily operations of the Chemistry section in the laboratory. Provides technical guidance to all laboratory tech’s and is expected to function as a bench tech. Insures the laboratory maintains compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standard operating procedures and good laboratory practices. Responsible for solving complex problems with excellent customer service skills. Also works as a Generalist in all sections of the laboratory including Hematology and Blood Bank and limited Microbiology.
9/2011- 4/2013 - PHOENIX BAPTIST HOSPITAL, PHOENIX, AZ 85015 -NIGHT SHIFT LEAD, MED TECH
Duties include working as a generalist in the main lab, performing patient testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Special Chemistry, Serology and setting up of Microbiology. Supervise approximately 7 employees. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient results and records in detail, errorless. Implements any new or old policies that the Director and Lab Manager mandate. Under the leadership of the Lab Manager. Worked as PRN at sister hospital (Maryvale Medical Center) during off days.
2/2012-11/2012 – BROOKLINE COLLEGE, PHOENIX, AZ 85021- ADJUNCT FACULTY
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Instructor. Instructor for the Hematology and Microbiology departments. Responsible for the preparation of all lesson plans and classroom material. Prepares tests and the syllabus outlining homework assignments.
2/1/2010 - 7/20/2011 - SCHRYVER MEDICAL LABORATORIES, PHOENIX, AZ – 85041, LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Duties include working as a Generalist in Chemistry/Special Chemistry, Coagulation and Hematology/Urinalysis. Servicing the area nursing facilities in Phoenix and Tucson. Running approximately 350-650 tests daily, as the only Medical Technician on the day shift. Having all specimens ran before the end of my shift (1400 hrs). Order all supplies and reagents. Supervise 6 employees and perform all training for laboratory personnel. Maintain accurate patient results and records in detail, errorless. Composes protocol and procedures for the laboratory. Performs QA for the laboratory JACHO inspection. I have excellent customer service skills.
1/2007 - 8/18/2009 - CHRISTUS/ST. VINCENT’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - SANTA FE, NM 87505- MLT III
Duties include working as a Generalist in Chemistry/Special Chemistry, Hematology/
Coagulation and Blood Bank. For a year, I worked full time in Microbiology reading plates and processing/preparing Micro specimens, analyzing and setting up ID/Susceptibilities. Also performed testing for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea by PCR. Maintaining all quality control reports. Maintains accurate patient results, in detail, with no room for error. Excellent customer service skills.
1/2006 - 1/2007 - ADVANCE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS - PRIVATE MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY - BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86427- MLT III
Duties include working as a Generalist in Chemistry/Special Chemistry, Hematology/
Coagulation, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Maintained all quality control reports. Maintained accurate patient results, in detail, with no room for error. Excellent customer service skills. Also, processed/prepared Micro specimens, analyzing and setting up/Susceptibilities.
8/2000 - 1/2006 - SCRYVER MEDICAL LABORATORIES - DENVER, CO 80202 - MLT III
Duties included working as a Generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, Special Chemistry, and Microbiology Departments. I was the only Micro Technician in the Laboratory. I analyzed and set up specimens for over 100 ID/Susceptibilities daily. Also, performed all testing in Micro. I also performed as a Generalist during the weekend, performing all testing in all sections. I performed most the training of all new MT/MLT’s and Lab Assistants. I maintained accurate patient results and records in detail, errorless. I have excellent customer service skills.
PART-TIME POSITIONS WHILE ALSO WORKING AT SCHRYVER:
10/2003-4/2004 - FIRST MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES,DENVER, CO - ASST LAB MANAGER
Duties included hiring of personnel, running all test within the laboratory. Writing all protocol and procedures manuals. Maintained all quality control reports. Ordered all supplies. Supervised all Phlebotomist and Administrative personnel. Assisted the Laboratory Manager in all aspects of the laboratory in which to service nursing home clients. Worked over 60 hours per week, in order to help get the Laboratory up and running IAW CLIA. Worked in Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology and Micro. Ran over 250 specimens daily.
1/2003 - 10/2004 - PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER - BRIGHTON, CO - MLT Worked as a Generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, Special Chem, Blood Bank, and Microbiology departments and also performed occasional Phlebotomy services. I was trained/performed the task as Primary Operator of the Dimension series RXL and Expand Chemistry Analyzer’s. Maintained accurate patient results, in detail with no room for error. Excellent customer service skills.
6/2002 - 5/2003 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS - CORE LABORATORY, DENVER, CO - MLT, HEMATOLOGY DEPT
Performed specimen testing in the Hematology Section including over 5600 CBC’s, 2400 Hgb A1C’s, 1200 PT/PTT’s, 1400 ESR’s, Manual Retics and Differentials nightly. Performed testing with accuracy and efficiency. Kept a constant flow and performed all testing error-free. Also assists others in their workstations. Maintained accurate patient results in detail. Excellent customer service skills.
10/1997 - 8/1999 - SED LABORATORIES - ST JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - MLT, GENERALIST. Duties included working as a Generalist in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank with Microbiology setups. I worked the evening shift as an MLT. Maintained accurate patient results and records in detail, errorless. Excellent customer
service skills. Reasons for leaving, moved by the Air Force Reserve to Colorado to serve my last 3 years.
4/1997 - 10/2002 - UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE MLT/TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
Duties included working as a Generalist in Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank and Microbiology Departments. Also performed Phlebotomy services. I held the position as Technical Supervisor, in which I supervised and trained 5 technicians. Maintained accurate patient results and records. Excellent customer service skills.
4/1986 - 4/1995 - UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - ACTIVE DUTY SSGT, NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER
Duties included working directly for the Commander of Operations, Space Command. Maintained all Classified Documents and performed briefings to all appropriate personnel. Responsible for all administrative duties. Supervised and trained 7 personnel. Resigned position in order attended Medical Lab Tech School for 2 years.
EDUCATION: COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE - Graduated
from MLT School - Certified by the Air Force -79 credit hours. Certified Medical Laboratory Tech through AMT.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - EUROPEAN DIVISION -
Majored in Business Administration - 55 credit hours
TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF ALAMANCE - NC
Majored in Medical Administration - 45 credit hours
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Trained by DADE – EXL and RXL/Expand, Vitros 250,350, 750 and 5.1 COBAS- Chemistry Analyzers
Trained by Biomerieux on Advance Vitek Training - Vitek 1 & Basic Training on Vitek 2
Hematology Analyzers: Max M, Stac S, and Gen S Sysmex 2100, LH 500, 750,780 and DhX 800 Coulter Analyzers, Sysmex 5000, and the Sysmex XN-2000,3000 and 3100.
Urinalysis Analyzers: Iris, Clintek(several different series)
Additional Chemistry Analyzers Advia, ECI, Centaur, ABBOTT 1650, EXL/RXL and various Vitros Analyzers.
Coagulation Analyzers - TOP 300, ACL, CA-500, MLA, Stago and Siemens
Vitek 1, 2 and Compact, MicroScan - Microbiology Analyzers.
Also trained on the Illumingene Analyzer for Clostridium difficile by PCR. Also Gene Xpert PCR Analyzer, Biofire Assay
Blood Bank Analyzers – Echo,Tango, Provue, Vision and the Gel and Tube Method.
LIS – Meditech, Harvard Orchard, RPMS, Labdaq, Soft, Sunquest, MedHost, Cellavision, and CERNER
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