Anita E. Hathorn
Summary
Blood Bank Technologist with over 30 yrs. experience seeking employment in a Level 1 Trauma Center Blood Bank. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Regional One Health
04.2023 - Current
- Contribute to the overall success of the Blood Bank laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Follow Blood Bank protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyze Blood Bank laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhance patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in blood bank department.
- Compatibility testing, Antibody identification, Component preparation, Proficiency testing
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
St. Francis Hospital-Memphis
01.2009 - 03.2023
- Performed antibody identifications, compatibility testing, proficiency testing, component preparation, product dispensal, computer entry
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system
Senior Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital For Women
12.2021 - 08.2022
- QC review, hi/low alarm checks, antibody identifications, proficiency testing, compatibility testing, preparation of pediatric aliquots, weekly maintenance
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting
- Followed blood bank procedures to evaluate blood type compatibility
Senior Blood Bank MedicalTechnologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Antibody identification, compatibility testing, component preparation, red cell/platelet irradiation, inventory management, training students/new employees, computer entry
- Stem Cell processing, ordering liquid nitrogen tanks
Medical Technologist
Shelby County Health Department
08.2010 - 01.2018
- Served as Principal Investigator over the Bioterrorism Lab which entailed maintenance of the Select Agent inventory, training/guidance of new employees & current employees
- Proficiency testing, QC
- Performed Syphilis, Chlamydia/GC, HIV & Water
- Bacteriology analyses in the General Lab
Medical Technologist
Delta Medical Center
11.2004 - 12.2008
- Trained new employees in Blood Bank
- Performed Generalist laboratory analyses in Chemistry,
- Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urine Drug
- Screens, QC, specimen processing, phlebotomy.
Lead Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
08.2002 - 11.2004
- Supervised evening shift staff, technical staff bench assignments, problem resolution, generalist bench work.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Medical Technologist
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
01.2001 - 07.2002
- Performed generalist laboratory analyses in Blood Bank, Hematology/Special Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Coagulation, Microbiology.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
Technical Specialist
Lifeblood
09.1995 - 12.2000
- Performed red cell/platelet antibody identification, antigen typing, red cell/platelet compatibility testing
- Maintained Sickle Cell Program inventory
- Performed CBC's
- Prepared blood components
Medical Technologist II
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Medical Center
06.1991 - 02.1997
- Supervised evening shift staff
- Performed antibody identification, antigen typing transfusion reaction work-ups, compatibility testing
- Performed deglycerolization of frozen red cells, red cell/platelet irradiation
- Performed component preparation
- Maintained tissue bank
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting
Education
Licenses & Certifications
08.1991
Bachelor Of Science(With Honors) - Medical Technology
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
Memphis1991
Bachelor of Arts - Organismal Biology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville1979
Biology
Knoxville College
1975
Skills
- Clinical Devices
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Transfusion Medicine
Affiliations
GMABB
Certification
- MT - Medical Technologist
Additional Information
References: Available upon request
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Regional One Health
04.2023 - Current
Senior Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital For Women
12.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Blood Bank MedicalTechnologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
02.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Technologist
Shelby County Health Department
08.2010 - 01.2018
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
St. Francis Hospital-Memphis
01.2009 - 03.2023
Medical Technologist
Delta Medical Center
11.2004 - 12.2008
Lead Medical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
08.2002 - 11.2004
Medical Technologist
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
01.2001 - 07.2002
Technical Specialist
Lifeblood
09.1995 - 12.2000
Medical Technologist II
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Medical Center
06.1991 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Organismal Biology
University of Tennessee
Biology
Knoxville College
Licenses & Certifications
Bachelor Of Science(With Honors) - Medical Technology
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center