AMBER MARTIN
Quincy,IL
Summary
Energetic Lead Medical Technologist commended as accurate, reliable and diligent individual focused on timely and quality completion of assigned work. Successful at ensuring test results validity before recording and reporting results. Detail-oriented and meticulous with skill to communicate test results effectively to nurse and physician staff members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Technologist - Microbiology Department
Quincy Medical Group
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for oversight, training and management of the Microbiology department, including the Cepheid molecular platform following COLA guidelines.
- Reviewed quality control, results and maintenance completed within the department.
- Created IQCP plans and yearly reviews, completed and distributed annual antibiograms and bacterial incidence reports to physicians, and sent weekly reports to the local health department.
- Completed validation and verification of new gram negative antimicrobial identification and sensitivity panels along with updating breakpoints to meet CLSI and FDA standards.
- Implemented more affordable test kits for fecal cultures, including completing verifications, training and IQCP.
- Implementation of CLIA-waived Cepheid analyzer for Strep A PCR testing to improve turnaround times for Pediatrics department.
- Assigned and uploaded proficiency testing into CAP website.
- Streamlined the process and guided personnel regarding a Shiga toxin outbreak to ensure all necessary actions were taken.
- Created monthly schedules and weekly assigned department charts.
- Personally continued to work as a generalist and maintain competency in all other departments: Chemistry, Hematology, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Medical Oncology and Processing to fill in as needed.
- Knowledgeable with the following systems: EPIC, Paramount Workplace, Orchard Harvest, Orchard Sequoia, Abbott Architect, Abbott Alinity, Arkray A1C analyzer, Sysmex XN 1000, Sysmex KX, CA600 Coagulation analyzer, Beckman Coulter MicroScan and LabPro software, Cepheid CLIA-waived and moderate complexity testing platforms, Clinitek AUWi/Novus, QUANTA-Lyser 3000 and NOVA View, and manual microscopy.
- Contributed to the development of new testing methods, leading to more accurate diagnoses and better patient outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous documentation and adherence to quality control protocols.
- Mentored and trained new technologists and laboratory assistants, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
- Performed complex analyses on various specimen types, contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
Medical Technologist
Quincy Medical Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Generalist in all areas of the laboratory: Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology (reading bench and culturing bench), Molecular, Processing and covered two days per week at the Oncology laboratory.
Employee Experience Specialist, People & Culture
Quincy Medical Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted with new hire recruitment and onboarding.
- Assisted with unemployment questions during furloughs through COVID-19.
- Attended job fairs to recruit new employees.
- Knowledgeable in the following systems: ADP, Elsevier, PolicyTech, Workplace.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
Medical Technologist
Quincy Medical Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Generalist in all departments of the laboratory: Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology (reading bench and culturing bench), Molecular, Processing and covered two days per week at the Oncology laboratory.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate data for patient treatment plans.
- Upheld regulatory compliance by adhering to all relevant laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to medical laboratory practice.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Blessing Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Generalist in all areas of the laboratory: Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology (culture set up only), Blood bank, Processing and Phlebotomy (arterial and venous).
- Knowledgeable in the following systems: MISYS, SunQuest, BAR.
- Performed patient blood draws and responded to codes when emergency venous or arterial bloodwork was needed.
Education
Justice Systems and Biology -
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2013
Associate's in Medical Laboratory Technology -
Blessing Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Technicians
Quincy, IL08.2010
Skills
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Creative
- Continuous learner
- Communication
- Microbiological analysis
- Workflow Optimization
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Specimen Processing
Personal Information
Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (ASCP)CM
Awards
- Blessing Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Technicians Clinical Excellence Award - 2010
- Experience the Difference Award - 2018
Timeline
Lead Medical Technologist - Microbiology Department
Quincy Medical Group
01.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist
Quincy Medical Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Employee Experience Specialist, People & Culture
Quincy Medical Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Technologist
Quincy Medical Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Blessing Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
Justice Systems and Biology -
Truman State University
Associate's in Medical Laboratory Technology -
Blessing Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Technicians