KATHERINE FERZOCO
Morton Hospital
Bryant Pond,ME
1
Certification
39
years of professional experience
Hardworking and dedicated Medical Laboratory Professional with over 39 years of experience in hospital based Clinical Laboratories. Proficient in all departments of the laboratory to include: Hematology, Chemistry,Blood Bank, Urine and Blood Gas analysis, Microbiology, Serology,and Specimen processing; to include special specimen handling for send out testing. Reliable team member with positive attitude; always willing to assist coworkers and take on special projects when needed. Very organized, able to multitask, and troubleshoot instrument issues when they arise. Mentored many students and trained new hires in all departments and LIS.
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted routine laboratory tests to analyze blood and other samples for accurate diagnostic results.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results, enhancing patient care through timely feedback.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff, fostering improved competency in laboratory procedures.
- Assisted a physician in performing Bone Marrow Aspirates and processed specimens for Pathologists' review.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and provide timely feedback on patient care.
- Performed Microbiology rapid testing.
- Performed Serology Testing.
- Maintained Blood Bank inventory and ordered routine and Stat blood products as needed from American Red Cross.
Medical Laboratory Technician
2 Years 4 Months- Performed routine and specialized laboratory tests with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to provide accurate diagnostic information for patient care decisions.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Level 1 Trauma Center-Supply uncrossmatched and massive transfusion blood products on an emergent basis.
- Blood gas Analysis
- Performed Fetal Fibronectin and Kleinhauer Betke testing for determining Rhogam dosing.
Medical Laboratory Technician
33 Years 8 Months- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve test accuracy.
- Developed new testing protocols that streamlined workflows and reduced turnaround times for results.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to provide accurate diagnostic information for patient care decisions.
- Led initiatives to optimize inventory management, reducing waste and improving cost-effectiveness in lab operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of quality control in testing procedures.
- Assisted the Physician in Bone Marrow collection and processed all specimens for pathologist review and special testing.
- Performed slide preparation and identification for all blood borne parasites.
- Performed all microbiology rapid testing, planting,and processing of blood culture specimens.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician ,ASCP
- Current License# 76706-expires 12/31/27.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Morton Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2025Read More
Medical Laboratory Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Medical Laboratory Technician
Norwood Hospital
11.1986 - 07.2020Read More
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
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