Erica Taylor
Dallas,NC
Summary
Medical Technologist with 20+ years of training and experience in laboratory environments. Demonstrating the ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently adhering to laboratory practices analyzing results, establishing procedures and using computers and instrumentation for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
CaroMont Health
Gastonia, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted efficient test procedures including rapid testing, gram stain, molecular testing, and plate setup.
Medical Technologist
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Assisted with training new medical technologists on proper techniques and safety regulations.
- Performed quality control of reagents and materials used in the lab environment.
- Provided technical support for other technologists when needed.
- Ensured adherence to laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed stool, blood, and urine samples using plate interpretation, as well as interpreted gram stain and calcoflour white stain.
- Performed AFB processing.
- Performed Molecular testing.
Medical Technologist
Genova Diagnostics
Asheville, NC
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Performed plate interpretation of stool cultures.
Medical Technologist
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Performed urinalysis, patient registration and sample processing.
- BioFire technology was used for the rapid detection of influenza.
- Performed routine setups, rapid testing and gram stains in Microbiology.
Medical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Served as a skilled Medical Technologist in Flow Cytometry, responsible for accessioning and preparing samples for acquisition. Also proficient in preparing and analyzing bone marrow smears.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
UVA Health System
Charlottesville, VA
08.2003 - 04.2015
- Training and implementing the molecular MRSA and PNA Fish methods.
- Conducting a study to determine the efficacy of culturing the sample buffer swab of the MRSA PCR positive tests as well as investigating a new media for the detection of Burkholderia cepacia.
- Trained new employees and students.
- Responsible for routine setup, plate interpretation, rapid testing, EIA testing on stool samples, media reagents, quality control and peer review.
- Performed manual differentials, body fluids, urinalysis, coagulation, and hematology.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
UNC Health Care System
Chapel Hill, NC
04.2001 - 08.2003
- Performed manual differentials and body fluids.
- Performed chemistry, immunochemistry, referral testing, and hematology.
Medical Laboratory Technician
SR Vetcheck
Greensboro, NC
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Performed chemistry, hematology, and coagulation testing in a veterinary laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
07.1997 - 11.1998
- Reviewed and corrected completed reports for errors and inconsistencies, maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Performed urinalysis and gram stains.
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
Burlington, NC
07.1996 - 01.1998
- Reviewed and corrected verified manual differentials.
- Performed manual differentials, hematology, and coagulation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2000
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05-1996
Skills
- Quality Control
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Testing and Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Time management
- Instrumentation including Biofire, Cepheid, Solana, Microscan, Vitek, BacTAlert, Iris, Stago, MaldiTof, Sofia
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- MT(ASCP) 223729
- MLT(ASCP) 55679
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
CaroMont Health
11.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist
Atrium Healthcare
02.2020 - 07.2024
Medical Technologist
Genova Diagnostics
11.2016 - 08.2019
Medical Technologist
Greenville Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 11.2016
Medical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2015
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
UVA Health System
08.2003 - 04.2015
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
UNC Health Care System
04.2001 - 08.2003
Medical Laboratory Technician
SR Vetcheck
04.2000 - 04.2001
Medical Laboratory Technician
Moses Cone Hospital
07.1997 - 11.1998
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabCorp
07.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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