Medical Technologist Technical Support
Resume:
GINA T. JONES
Medical Technologist (ASCP)
ad5n47@r.postjobfree.com
Charlotte, NC
As a certified medical technologist with many years of experience, I am proficient in hematology, chemistry, immunology, urinalysis, and specimen processing. During my career I worked as a generalist, a technical coordinator, and a supervisor. Operating in various capacities within the laboratory has given me a well-rounded perspective of the challenges facing the clinical laboratory.
EXPERIENCE
Arthritis and Osteoconsultants of the Carolinas (2012-present)
Hematology
This area entails result review and verification. Notifying physicians of critical results. Daily quality control and maintenance. Trouble-shooting instrument problems and contacting technical support as needed.
Pentra XL 80
CBC
Manual differentials
ISED
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Chemistry
This area involves daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance. Daily running of quality controls and calibration. Notifying physicians of critical results. Troubleshooting instrument problems and contacting technical support as needed.
Abbott Architect 4100
Full chemistry panels
Vitamin D, thyroid testing, hepatitis panels, intact PTH, and complement testing
Urinalysis
This area involves the interpretation of results both macro and microscopically. Daily maintenance and quality controls.
Clinitek Advantus
Microscopic examination as needed
Dynex (Elisa testing)
Tests performed on this instrument are ANA screens, ANA 7, CCP, Quantiferon, and rheumatoid factors.
Quality controls and calibrations are performed with each test. Troubleshooting and technical support, as needed.
Working as a medical technologist in a high complexity laboratory within a physician’s
office, has helped to maintain my skills as a technologist. I can work independently and I am always aware and willing to assist others when necessary.
Solstas Laboratories (2010-2012)
Technical Coordinator
As the technical coordinator for Solstas Laboratories, I was responsible for reviewing quality controls for various physician office locations throughout the Charlotte region. The position also required on-site inspections. During each site visit, I would review all record keeping, address problems and/or employee concerns, and ensure that all office supplies were adequate and within expiration date. This position required me to have a working knowledge of all instrumentation for each site, an understanding of how each site functioned, and to understand the needs of each office and its physicians.
Carilion/Solstas Laboratory (1998-2010)
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Hematology
Pentra XL 80
CBC and manual differential as needed
Westgren
Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate
Coagulation Testing
Stago
Prothrombin Times
Urinalysis
Clintek 50
Microscopic analysis
Vaginal KOH and Wet preparation
Chemistry
Vitros
Basic and electrolyte testing
Kit Testing
Influenza A & B
Strep testing
Carilion/ Solstas Laboratory provided services for both the physician offices, home health care, and nursing homes in the surrounding areas.
Education
Presbyterian School of Medical Technology (1989-1990)
M.T. ASCP
Johnson C. Smith University (1984-1988)
B.S. Biology
Hobbies
Cycling, yoga, strength training, and an avid reader.t
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