Denise Smith
Amityville,NY
Summary
A seasoned Medical Technologist from Mount Sinai South Nassau, I excel in enhancing patient care through expert laboratory testing and analysis in hematology and. Known for meticulous quality control and strong teamwork, I significantly reduce test result turnaround times, ensuring swift, accurate diagnoses. My dedication to laboratory safety and equipment maintenance upholds the highest standards of healthcare excellence.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Mount Sinai South Nassau
10.1977 - Current
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care when interacting with patients during specimen collection processes.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05-1977
Skills
- Quality control
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen collection
- Specimen analysis
- Inventory control
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Diagnostic testing
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Laboratory techniques
- Test documentation
- Digital recordkeeping
- Specimen processing
- Instrumentation calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Policy compliance
- Hematology proficiency
- Coagulation monitoring
- Results troubleshooting
Certification
Clinical Laboratory Technologist NYSDOH-2964224
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Mount Sinai South Nassau
10.1977 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Technologist NYSDOH-2964224
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
SUNY, Farmingdale
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