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ASHLEE HARRIS

Mountain City,Tennessee

Summary

Accomplished Medical Technologist with extensive experience in high and moderate complexity laboratory settings, adept in critical thinking and laboratory testing. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency through usage of laboratory LIS systems and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver timely and accurate diagnostic results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist

Johnson County Community Hospital
Mountain City, TN
09.2021 - Current
  • Executed venipuncture and urine collection for specimen testing.
  • Collaborated with doctors and nurses to ensure timely result reporting.
  • Performed instrument calibration and quality control procedures as required.
  • Coordinated with vendors to troubleshoot instrument issues and schedule maintenance.
  • Applied expertise in chemistry, hematology, and serology to support medical diagnosis.
  • Verified collection orders and addressed discrepancies with nursing staff.
  • Utilized EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) for the entry and retrieval of patient data, improving efficiency.

Medical Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Boone, NC
12.2017 - 09.2021
  • Utilized expertise in hematology, microbiology, and chemistry to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to ensure adherence to compliance standards and timely reporting of critical values.
  • Ensured confidentiality of patient information to comply with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
  • Performed instrument calibration and quality control procedures as required.
  • Consulted with pathologist for diagnosis upon discovery of abnormal cells.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to clinical laboratory practices.

Laboratory Manager

Caldwell County Health Department
Lenoir, NC
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Utilized superuser functions to develop laboratory tests and reports tailored to clinic physicians.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained lab technicians for effective laboratory testing and result analysis.
  • Established and enforced quality assurance guidelines to uphold laboratory standards.
  • Conducted laboratory audits and communicated findings to state technical specialist.
  • Participated in quarterly assessments to improve health department services.
  • Oversaw, executed, and submitted quarterly American Proficiency Institute (API) testing.
  • Ensured CLIA compliance, maintaining operations within applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Documented and assessed all patient and physician concerns and complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

King University
Bristol, TN
05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
12.2017

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Laboratory Orders
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Teamwork/ Collaboration
  • EPIC Beaker LIS

Certification

  • CPR/BLS certified through American Heart Association
  • American Medical Technologist (AMT) board certified Medical Technologist (MT)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Technologist

Johnson County Community Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Laboratory Manager

Caldwell County Health Department
02.2020 - 06.2021

Medical Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare
12.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

King University

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Technology

Northeast State Community College

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