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Charlotte R. Colbert

Newnan

Summary

Well-qualified and technically proficient medical laboratory professional with 20+ years of experience optimizing patient outcomes in high-volume healthcare environments. A precision-centered detail-oriented leader and problem-solver with extensive skills and knowledge in Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven success managing and training staff in becoming highly effective clinical professionals, employing strong team leadership skills to increase productivity and efficiency; designs and delivers comprehensive training programs that educate, inform, and motivate staff. Advanced proficiency in Mysis, Sun quest, Lab fusion, Soft Lab, Quest, Kronos and Epic. Impeccable integrity and work ethic.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Lab Technician Generalist

WellStar Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Engage in safe and efficient quality operation of the laboratory while executing all necessary technical functions. Conduct analytical procedures that necessitate a professional level of expertise to perform, interpret, and/or analyze, particularly those results that are abnormal or atypical. Adhere to all departmental, institutional, accrediting agency, state and federal regulations and requirements.
  • Key Highlights
  • Daily Maintenance, Quality Control, Calibrations, Reagent management, Analyze Patients
  • Advance Instruments-OSMO1
  • ABL90 Flex Plus
  • Aution Eleven -AE-4022
  • Sysmex XN-2000
  • Sysmex Urine analyzer-(UD-10, UF-5000, Clintex Novus)
  • Werfern- ACL Top 350cts
  • Ortho Vision
  • Bactec FX
  • Biofire
  • Ceoheid

Medical Lab Technician Generalist

Piedmont Newnan Hospital
07.2012 - Current
  • Participate in the safe, efficient quality operation of the laboratory while performing all technical functions required. Performing analytical procedures, which require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze, especially those results, which are abnormal or atypical. Participate in new employee orientation. Complies with all departmental, institutional, accrediting agencies, state, and federal regulations and requirements. Participates in the management of departmental financials and supply ordering.
  • Key Highlights
  • Resolves technical problems and exhibits other problem solving skills
  • Perform daily Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance in Blood Bank, Chemistry and Hematology. Proficient with send outs to Quest, Lab Corp
  • Proficient in performing Type and Screens, Rhogam work-ups, Immediate spin, complete cross matches, Direct Coombs, Antibody Panels and Identifications using Immucor Gel Card and Tube Methods, Confirmation testing on units from American Red Cross, and ISBT,. Knowledge with Elution procedure
  • Experienced in Neonatal Type and Screens and cross matches (syringe), Cord Blood studies
  • Perform Antigen typing and testing on patients and units
  • Distributions of Blood Products, (pack cells, fresh frozen plasma, Cryoprecipitate, Platelets).
  • Ensure timely workups, thorough investigation and follow ups of incidents and transfusion reaction and document all pertinent information
  • Correlation testing of tube method forward and back typing with Immucor Gel cards
  • Proficient with Beckman Coulter analyzers (LH750, LH780, DXH), differential reading, and Sedimentation rate
  • Proficient with Stago, Bact Alert3D and Vitros 5600 analyzer, Roche 9180 Electrolyte Analyzer AVL, Adeza FFN Analyzer, Friske Micro Osmometer, Ortho Vision, Biomerieux Bact/Alert Virtuo, Vitro 7600
  • Interim Chemistry Lead, Ordering chemistry supplies, QA reports, QC report, Bio-Rad Unity, Calibrations, Linearities’, Lot to Lot Comparisons, Trouble shooting, Levy Jennings reports
  • Interim Blood Bank Lead, Ortho diagnostics ordering, standing order setting up, Monthly QC & QA reports, Transfusion reaction workup and review, Neonatal Transfusion, Quarterly, Yearly Temp Calibration, Antibody and Antigen Work Up Reviews, CAP Inspection
  • Instrument-instrument comparison
  • Linearity every 6 months-Maine Standards

Medical Lab Technician Generalist

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
07.2012 - 08.2015
  • Participate in the safe, efficient quality operation of the laboratory while performing all technical functions required. Performing analytical procedures, which require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze, especially those results, which are abnormal or atypical. Participate in new employee orientation. Complies with all departmental, institutional, accrediting agencies, state, and federal regulations and requirements. Participates in the management of departmental financials and supply ordering.
  • Key Highlights
  • Resolves technical problems and exhibits other problem-solving skills
  • Perform daily Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance in Blood Bank, Chemistry and Hematology. Proficient with send outs to Quest, Lab Corp
  • Proficient in performing Type and Screens, Rhogam work-ups, Immediate spin, complete cross matches, Direct Coombs, Antibody Panels and Identifications using Immucor Gel Card and Tube Methods, Confirmation testing on units from American Red Cross, and ISBT, Knowledge with Elution procedure
  • Experienced in Neonatal Type and Screens and cross matches (syringe), Cord Blood studies
  • Perform Antigen typing and Sickledex testing on patients and units
  • Distributions of Blood Products, (pack cells, fresh frozen plasma, Cryoprecipitate).
  • Ensure timely workups, thorough investigation and follow ups of incidents and transfusion reaction and document all pertinent information
  • Correlation testing of tube method forward and back typing with Immucor Gel cards
  • Proficient with Beckman Coulter analyzers (LH750, LH780, DXH), differential reading, and Sedimentation rate
  • Knowledgeable with Stago, Vida’s, Bact Alert3D and Vitros 5600 analyzer.

Hematology Leader/Generalist/Interim Phlebotomy Leader

Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2011 - 07.2012
  • Leadership and subject matter knowledge to ensure the execution of all departmental testing performed. Provide accurate testing results to optimize the delivery of quality care for inpatients and outpatients. Delivers staff training and continuing education programs to ensure optimal QA/QC levels. Coordinates Mercer Community College Phlebotomy and Medical Technology Internships; mentors new medical Technologist interns on good laboratory practices.
  • Key Highlights
  • Ensured ongoing compliance with all OSHA, CLIA,CAP, JCAHO, and HIPAA regulations by partnering with the Lab Director to identify and resolve operational issues for the lab
  • Created an environment of high performance for medical technologists, training and mentoring them in the best practices that resulted in significantly improved testing turn-around times.
  • Proficient in performing Type and Screens, Rho gam work-ups, Immediate spin , complete cross matches, Direct Coombs, Antibody Panels and Identifications using Immucor Gel Card and Tube Methods
  • Distributions of Blood Products, (pack cells, fresh frozen plasma, Cryoprecipitate, Albumin).
  • Perform Antigen typing using Gel Method and Tube Method
  • Proficient with Beckman Coulter analyzers(LH750,LH780,DXH), differential reading, and Sedimentation rate
  • Proficient with maintenance and troubleshooting on the Beckman Coulter Analyzers
  • Proficient with correlation, calibrations- S-Cal, and New QC entries on Beckman Coulters
  • Proficient with PT, PTT, Fibrinogens, and D-Dimers
  • Responsible for implementing Heparin
  • Scheduling for the Phlebotomy staff and Coordinator for the Outreach program

Blood Bank Supervisor/Interim Hematology

Cancer Treatment Center of America
03.2009 - 02.2011
  • Collaborated with physicians, healthcare workers, medical records staff, patients, and families to implement the plans, programs and services that effectively met patients’ needs. Recruited, hired, trained, and led blood bank staff; develop work schedules to meet patient’s need and equipment availability. Assist with bone marrow procedures, including slide preparation. Quickly identified and resolve issues, ensuring the completion of thorough documentation for accurate incident recording.
  • Key Highlights
  • Writing Blood Bank Procedures
  • Introduced a new revenue stream for lab trough the implementation of antibody identification. Instrumental in purchasing new instruments for Hematology
  • Provided training, mentoring, and professional development to staff, laying the foundation for them to become independent blood bankers
  • Successfully completed CAP and JACHO inspection in Blood Bank and Hematology operations with no deficiencies.
  • Honed in-depth knowledge of Misys, Enterprise scheduling, Lawson, Sun quest, and Collection Manager. Computer Validation
  • Proficient in performing Type and Screens, Immediate spin, complete cross matches, Direct Coombs, Antibody Panels and Identifications using Immucor Gel Card and Tube Methods, Distributions of Blood Products, (pack cells, fresh frozen plasma, Cryoprecipitate). Confirmation testing on units from American Red Cross
  • Work closely with the Immucor Representatives for standing orders, pricing, troubleshooting, reagents.
  • Ensure timely workups, thorough investigation and follow ups of incidents and transfusion reaction and document all pertinent information
  • Ordering and Budgeting for my departments
  • Perform Employee evaluation
  • Work closely with the Medical Director, Lab Director and Surgical Director by providing a monthly Utilization reports.

Blood Bank/Point of Care/Phlebotomy Supervisor

Chestnut Hill Hospital
10.1988 - 02.2009
  • High performance- and focused direction in the supervision of all Blood Bank, Point of Care, and Phlebotomy activities for the hospital. Trained and directed staff in proper techniques for executing assigned tasks according to safety and compliance standards. Coordinated all laboratory maintenance functions, including staff education, training, inventory management, and equipment maintenance. Monitored and documented all quality control initiatives for the department, ensuring ongoing alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Key Highlights
  • Proficient in performing Type and Screens, Rho gam work-ups, immediate spin, complete cross matches, Direct Coombs, Antibody Panels and Identifications using Tube Methods, Distributions of Blood Products, (pack cells, fresh frozen plasma, plasma, cryo). Pooling Platelets, Cryoprecipitate
  • Experienced in Neonatal Type and Screens and cross matches (quad pack), Cord Blood studies
  • Proficient with the ABS 2000 instrumentation, maintenance, controls, testing.
  • Knowledge of the Galileo Echo
  • Work closely with the Immucor Representatives for standing orders, pricing, troubleshooting, reagents.
  • Confirmation testing on units from American Red Cross
  • Ensure timely workups, thorough investigation and follow ups of incidents and transfusion reaction
  • Identify and order inventory supplies and reagents
  • Scheduling and evaluation
  • Quarterly Phlebotomy rounding’s
  • Provided and comfortable supportive environment for all employees
  • Ordering and Budgeting
  • Training of Nurses with glucometers, maintaining compliance with Point of Care
  • Maintain collaborative leadership with peer supervisor, managers, medical leadership and director
  • Proficient with send outs to Quest, Lab Corp, ABC Labs
  • Proficient in Chemistry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Laboratory Science

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
07-2025

Associate Degree - Medical Lab Technician

McCarrie School of Health and Technology
08.1989

Skills

  • Team spirited
  • Compassionate
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Blood Bank
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Training/Development
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • QA/QC
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Audits/Inspections
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Select accomplishment include:
  • Completed and implemented a Lean Six Sigma A3 project.
  • Implemented a new tracking system that significantly improved patient care
  • Implemented Antibody Identification at Cancer Treatment Center of America
  • Recipient of numerous accolades for outstanding performance and leadership, including Biltmore Who’s who honor, City Council citation, and Academic Achievement award.

Affiliations

  • American Association of Blood Banks, Member #154740
  • American Association of Bio Analysts, member #270619
  • Med Lab Continuing Education

Certification

  • American Medical Technologist- Board of Registry (Certified) #200612
  • American Association of Bio Analysts, Broad of Registry, MT Certification Eligible

Additional Experience

  • Generalist PRN, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Meadowbrook, PA
  • Medical Technician, Dr. Alan Sosin, Philadelphia, PA
  • Medical Technician, Meth Path Laboratories, Horsham, PA
  • Generalist PRN, Saint Joseph Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Assistant Manager, Marianne/Jeanne Cole Retail Clothing Shop

Timeline

Medical Lab Technician Generalist

WellStar Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Medical Lab Technician Generalist

Piedmont Newnan Hospital
07.2012 - Current

Medical Lab Technician Generalist

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
07.2012 - 08.2015

Hematology Leader/Generalist/Interim Phlebotomy Leader

Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2011 - 07.2012

Blood Bank Supervisor/Interim Hematology

Cancer Treatment Center of America
03.2009 - 02.2011

Blood Bank/Point of Care/Phlebotomy Supervisor

Chestnut Hill Hospital
10.1988 - 02.2009

Associate Degree - Medical Lab Technician

McCarrie School of Health and Technology

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Laboratory Science

Thomas University

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