Karen Hunt
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Adept Medical Technologist with a proven track record at Beaumont Hospital, specializing in clinical chemistry analysis and quality control monitoring. Excelled in equipment calibration and maintenance, significantly enhancing laboratory efficiency. Known for exceptional mentorship and teamwork abilities, continuously advancing professional skills through targeted training. Expert in utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment, ensuring accurate patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Corewell Health
08.2001 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
Medical Technologist
Beaumont Hospital
07.1997 - 08.2001
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
Medical Technologist
Michigan Health Care Corporation
09.1989 - 06.1997
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth through participation in conferences, workshops, and relevant continuing education courses.
- Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Oakland University
Rochester, MI08-1989
Skills
- Quality control monitor
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Proven ability to work well independently or in team work environments
- Attended several advanced training classes for several chemistry analyzers
- Key operator of I-2000, C16000 and Impeco track
- Resulting in Epic, soft, instrument manager and centralink computer systems
- Occupational Safety and Health manager
- Wrote streamline maintenance procedures for i2000 and c16000
Certification
- 12 month internship at Pontiac General hospital 1988-1989
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Karen Hunt MT(ASCP)cm #194035
ASCP CM
Decided to get my ASCP CM IN 2011 so I could keep up with updates in all the areas in the laboratory.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Corewell Health
08.2001 - Current
Medical Technologist
Beaumont Hospital
07.1997 - 08.2001
Medical Technologist
Michigan Health Care Corporation
09.1989 - 06.1997
- 12 month internship at Pontiac General hospital 1988-1989
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Karen Hunt MT(ASCP)cm #194035
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Oakland University
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