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Gay Pomidoro

Omaha

Summary

Accomplished Laboratory Supervisor recognized for strong skills in quality control and complex problem-solving. Committed to maintaining CLIA compliance and ensuring accuracy in laboratory operations, ready to drive impactful results in a dynamic healthcare environment. Committed to patient care and accurate results. Patients with difficult blood draws often request me as I am painless and can 99% obtain their blood draws. I thoroughly love my profession and have dedicated myself to it since I was in Junior High School.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Supervisor

Hematology & Oncology, PC
Omaha, NE
07.1999 - 12.2025

Accurately recorded and reported test results into LIS according to established procedures.

Checked orders in patient EHRs and enter them into LIS with appropriate ICD-10 codes.

Obtain blood samples aseptically and according to OSHA regulations.

Routinely performed medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments and analyses to provide data for clinical research studies.

Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.

Performed, reviewed and recorded daily quality control.

Maintained CLIA compliance for two separate Physician Office laboratories.

Maintained OSHA records.

Recorded known control values from technical values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test result reporting.

Performed various administrative duties.

Maintained Proficiency Testing through CAP for two laboratories.

Medical Technologist III

Path Lab LTD
Council Bluffs, IA
12.1993 - 07.1999

Obtain specimens from patients for laboratory testing.

Perform quality control.

Perform and accurately reporting test results for Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis. Accurately perform Antibody testing and identification, blood typing and crossmatching blood for transfusion.

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

American Red Cross
Omaha, NE
03.1978 - 06.1983

Perform testing on donor specimens.

Prepared various component products from blood donor units.

Verified eligibility of blood donors.

Performed necessary testing and preparation of aphersis products.

Maintained knowledge of FDA rules and regulations

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Internal Medical Associates
Omaha, NE
09.1974 - 12.1977

Perform venipunctures on all patients.

Perform complex testing on specimens.

Perform daily quality control.

Assist doctors with procedures.

Perform EKG and Stress testing

Charge Medical Technologist

Bishop Clarkson Hospital
Omaha, NE
08.1970 - 04.1974

Organize workflow for evening shift.

Perform all necessary testing and quality controls for Hematology , Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

Prepared specimens for identification of microbes.

Performed and calculated Blood Volumes.

Performed Blood typing, antibody screening and crossmatching.

Performed venipunctures and testing in all departments during overnight shifts.

Returned to lab when not on schedule to help with testing for kidney transplants that always seemed to be on overnight shift.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

UNMC
Omaha, NE
05-1970

No Degree - Undergraduate Work Prior To Internship For Degree

UNO
Omaha, NE
05-1969

Skills

    Accomplished in Hematology

    Expertise in venipuncture procedures

    Test rest interpretation

    Sample checking

    Excellent lab practices

    Quality control procedures

    Complex problem solver

    Multitasking

    Clinical assays proficiency

    Ordering tests and ICD-10 codes into LIS

    Test result validity verification

Certification

Registered MT(ASCP) since 1970

Interests

  • Music
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Road Trips
  • Historical Exploration
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Avid Reader

Timeline

Laboratory Supervisor

Hematology & Oncology, PC
07.1999 - 12.2025

Medical Technologist III

Path Lab LTD
12.1993 - 07.1999

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

American Red Cross
03.1978 - 06.1983

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Internal Medical Associates
09.1974 - 12.1977

Charge Medical Technologist

Bishop Clarkson Hospital
08.1970 - 04.1974

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

UNMC

No Degree - Undergraduate Work Prior To Internship For Degree

UNO