DONNA SMITH

Chemistry Beckman Coulter Au700, DXI, Ortho Vitros ECI, Tosoh G8 A1C analyzer, Beckman Coulter DXA line.

• Performed and documented chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of diseases.
• Engaged in instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control of AU7000.

• Proficient with Ortho Vitros, Sysmex XN2000, ACL Top 300, Abbott ID NOW, ECHO LUMENA, ROTEM, (Solana NAAT), Sofia rapid antigen, BD Microprobe processor, Siemens PFA100, ESR Stat Plus, ICHEM Velocity IQ200(IRIS), ECHO.
• Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedure.
• Recorded, reported and posted test results using Meditech.
• Utilized expertise in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Coagulation and Hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.

• Operated Coulter DXH, Siemens Urinalysis Advantus and BACTEC FX.
• Performed testing on patients in Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation, Limited Microbiology, Urinalysis and Serology.
• Monitored employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements for 100 bed hospital.
• Monitored and evaluated staff and provided management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities and training as necessary.
• Screened, interviewed and selected qualified individuals for open positions.
• Reviewed and approved payroll time sheets, purchasing requisitions and scheduling requests.

• Transfusion Medicine Proficient in ABO/Rhs, antibody screens, crossmatches, direct antiglobulin testing, antigen typing, ficin treatment, acid glycine treatment of red cells, warm autoadsorptions, REST treatment, mini colds, antibody titers, multiple antibodies, fetal maternal screens, elutions, transfusion reaction workups and ABO subgroups for busy Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital.
• Experience with neonatal transfusions, liver, lung and kidney transplants and open heart surgeries.
• Worked with Tango Optima and Thromboelastograph(TEG) instrumentation.
• Worked flexible hours: nights, weekends and holiday shifts to accommodate needs of the department.

• Maintained .01% employee turnover rate of 50 plus personnel to include lead medical technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, lab assistants, and computer personnel.
• Monthly Operations and Budget.
• Designed and managed employee schedule to accommodate daily workloads.
• Created and headed multiple customer service campaigns hospital wide.

• Learned, built, validated and trained employees on new Blood Bank computer system, HCLL.
• Prepared laboratory for all inspections.
• Evaluated employees yearly.
• Counseled employees as needed and took appropriate corrective action.
• Developed competency tests for all employees.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity

• Performed testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Serology and limited Microbiology.
• Performed instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting as needed.

• Performed testing in Urinalysis, Hematology and Chemistry.
• Performed and reviewed QC and calibrations.

• Learned, built, validated and trained employees on Meditech and Hemocare.
• Successfully passed TJC, CAP and AABB inspections with commendations from AABB.
• Developed 2 types of procedure manuals one quick reference, one in depth for easier employee transition to computer systems.

• Performed lab testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Serology and limited Microbiology.