DONNA WILLIAMS
Cornwall, NY *****
*********@***.***
SUMMARY
Talented Medical Technologist with more than 25 years of experience analyzing specimens and delivering speedy results to propel health outcomes for patients. Meticulous when completing activities such as documenting test findings, maintaining test equipment and driving quality control. Prompt and professional when communicating with clinical staff to deliver test results.
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
Warwick, NY
Medical Technologist 02/2021 to Current
• Day shift blood bank tech. Performed types and screens, antibody ID, antigen typing and ID, Prepare fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cord blood studies, Rhogam. General laboratory procedures, viral molecular testing, and blood cultures.
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• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
COLLEGE OF AMERICAL PATHOLOGY
Chicago, IL
CAP Laboratory Inspector 01/2005 to Current
• Conducted detailed inspections of hospital clinical laboratories to ensure they were in compliance with regulations
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• Assisted in training new inspectors
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ST LUKES HOSPITAL
Newburgh, NY
Medical Technologist 08/2020 to 01/2021
• Blood Bank.
• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
• Microbiology, culture and identification, PCR Covid, Mrsa, C Diff LOGAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Russellville, TN
Medical Technologist 07/2016 to 06/2020
• Microbiology tech using BioFire film array, for respiratory and GI specimens, Microsan for identification of routine bacteria cultures Blood banking using Safe Trace
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• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
• Specimen Analysis
• Quality Contr
• Subquest Computer
• Lab Equipment Maintenance
• Laboratory Safety Protocols
• Cerner Computer
• Quality Control Procedures
• High Complexity Testing
• MEDITECH Software
• Transfusion Medicine
• Medical Research
ALLENMORE HOSPITAL
Tacoma, WA
Medical Technologist Generalist 06/2011 to 06/2016
• Performed routine and specialized laboratory tests in the areas of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
SPOKANE VETERANS HOSPITAL
Spokane, WA
Medical Technologist 01/2005 to 06/2011
• Monitored the inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment necessary for laboratory operations.
• Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss goals, objectives, and performance issues.
• Assisted in developing budgets for purchasing new instrumentation or replacing existing equipment.
• Evaluated proposals submitted by external vendors offering services related to chemistry-based research activities.
• Wrote, evaluated and updated laboratory documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Set up, maintained and troubleshot lab equipment.
• Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE Cleveland, OH
Microbiologist 01/1995 to 01/1999
Set up and developed tuberculosis laboratory in Uganda to perform at a level of mainland USA
• Performed experiments to identify and quantify microorganisms in samples using PCR-based assays.
• Conducted research on the effects of antibiotics on acid fast bacilli populations.
• Carried out quality control checks on materials used in the laboratory setting according to established standards.
• Supervised biological technicians, technologists PEACE CORPS OF THE UNITED STES
Medical Technogist 01/1970 to 01/1985
• Peace Corps Niger. Set up and developed tuberculosis laboratory in African country of Niger. In middle of Sarah desert. Provided small diagnostic lab to small hospital in town of Tahoua, Niger
• Peace Corps East Africa. Taught medical microbiology at University of Nairobi Medical School EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BACTERIOLOGY 03/1974 University of Nairobi, Kenya East Africa
BACHELOR OF ARTS: CELL BIOLOGY AND ANATOMY 09/1969 Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
MT ASCP: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 06/1968
Deaconess Hospital School of Medica Technology, Spokane, WA