Albert (Rick) Fisher
Saint Cloud,Florida
Summary
Dynamic Medical Technologist with extensive experience at the Veterans Administration, specializing in diagnostic testing and quality control. Proven track record in developing new testing protocols and implementing process improvements that significantly reduced turnaround times. Strong collaborator and mentor, committed to maintaining laboratory safety and enhancing team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Veterans Administration
04.2010 - 09.2024
- Conducted complex laboratory tests and analyses to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Operated advanced laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and validated new testing protocols, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of laboratory procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to interpret test results and provide clinical guidance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on laboratory techniques and best practices for quality assurance.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for critical test results significantly.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements through routine audits and documentation reviews in the lab environment.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Managment
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-1998
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Military Lab School
San Antonio, TX06-1986
Skills
- Quality control
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen analysis
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Diagnostic testing
- Molecular diagnostics
- Enzyme immunoassays
- Microbiology expertise
- Electrophoresis techniques
- Blood bank management
- Serology testing
Certification
State of Florida, Department of Health;
Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Generalist License # TN48990
ASCP, Medical Laboratory Scientist, License # 25352684
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Veterans Administration
04.2010 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Technical Managment
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Military Lab School