Katey Gatts
Dover,Ohio
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with AABB, CAP, and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 14 years of industry expertise.
Seeking a position that will enable me to utilize my knowledge and skills in an environment that fosters my continued growth as an individual, personally and professionally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cleveland Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Generalist duties, working all shifts and areas within the laboratory.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
Medical Technologist
Aultman Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Medical Technologist in Blood Bank
- Level 2 trauma center, worked independently in department.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
Medical Technologist
Duke University Hospital System
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Trained in Protein Electrophoresis laboratory.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician
Aureus Medical Group, Fusion Medical Staffing
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Experienced Traveling MLT
- Worked independently on weekend night shift
- Responsible for daily maintenance and QC in Chemistry, Hematology and Blood Bank
- Performed phlebotomy for ER and inpatient floors
- Worked in multiple locations including Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Promedica Laboratory, St
- David's Round Rock Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center, Summa Health, and Southeast Colorado Hospital.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kernodle Clinic
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Trained in all areas to include; Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing
- Trained in two off-site laboratories, work independently as needed in smaller locations
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Duke University Health System
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Trained in all areas to include; Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and specimen processing
- Responsible for daily maintenance and quality control in all areas
- Worked solely on second shift.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed Laboratory Infection Control program, conducted monthly inspections and briefed 31 personnel on standards
- Worked independently on night shift for more than a year and a half; experienced generalist
- Thoroughly experienced phlebotomist; in addition to drawing room duties, performed ward round collections daily
- Generalist duties including full Blood Bank and Microbiology set ups and gram stains.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kent State University
05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Community College of The Air Force
01.2010
Skills
- Skilled in all areas to include: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation and Protein Electrophoresis
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, disciplined, reliable, efficient, and team oriented
- Works well under pressure and is a motivated worker in fast paced, high volume environments
- LIS systems include: CHCS, Epic (Beaker), Cerner, Meditech, Sunquest, Orchard and Softlab
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cleveland Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist
Aultman Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
Medical Technologist
Duke University Hospital System
06.2020 - 10.2021
Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician
Aureus Medical Group, Fusion Medical Staffing
11.2017 - 06.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kernodle Clinic
11.2015 - 11.2017
Medical Laboratory Technician
Duke University Health System
06.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kent State University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Community College of The Air Force
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