Donna Forsyth

Lead Technologist responsible for doing annual linearity and correlation studies on multiple analyzers.

Performed weekly qc reviews looking for trends.

Assisted in training of new employees and completing of thier competencies

Performed maintenance on multiple analyzers.

• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
• Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, and blood bank departments.
• Able to work independently as well as with team
• Performed maintenance,calibration and quality control testing on variety of instrumentation

• Reported to the Laboratory Director with responsibility for overseeing the operation of the central lab as well as being a reference for the 5 satellite stat labs
• Also work in areas of the laboratory that need to be covered due to staffing issues
• Responsible for monitoring quality control, maintenance and service records on all instrumentation
• Train new employees on instrumentation as well as maintain competencies for all employees.

• Responsible for making sure all staff, in all 3 facilities, are current with required competencies for Point of Care required by NYSDOH and TJC surveys
• Also responsible for assigning CAP specimens for nursing staff to perform and to do performance improvement report if survey sample has failed
• Responsible for maintenance of point of care analyzers, and investigating new technology for the point of care program.

• Responsible for performing the linearity and precision of glucometers for the hospital since 2000
• Making sure all staff are current with required competencies for Point of Care required by NYSDOH and TJC surveys
• Also responsible for assigning CAP specimens for nursing staff to perform and to do performance improvement report if survey sample has failed.

• Responsible for maintaining records of merchandise received into store room from outside vendors as well as central warehouse
• Responsible for giving prices to clerks and for putting merchandise out for sale.