Heather Peteuil MT ASCP
Altoona,PA
Summary
Accomplished Medical Technologist with a proven track record at James E Van Zandt, enhancing patient care through precise diagnostic testing and clinical chemistry analysis. Demonstrated expertise in quality control and a strong commitment to laboratory safety protocols. Known for exceptional teamwork and reducing test result turnaround time, significantly improving patient satisfaction and laboratory efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
James E Van Zandt
08.2003 - 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, special chemistry and blood bank departments.
- 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.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
- Maintained required chemistry supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Chemistry
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA08.1999
Skills
- Quality control
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen collection
- Inventory control
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Diagnostic testing
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Specimen processing
- MT ASCP certified
- Results troubleshooting
Timeline
Medical Technologist
James E Van Zandt
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Chemistry
Lock Haven University
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