Katherine Meyer
Summary
Medical Technologist with 10 years of industry experience including in-depth knowledge of compliance procedures and testing techniques for medical diagnosis and procedure support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Technologist, Microbiology
University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics
03.2022 - Current
- Maintain Quality Assurance monitors related to laboratory testing turn-around time, result accuracy, proficiency testing, and rejected specimens as required by The Joint Commission and The College of American Pathologists.
- Compile various clinical data relating to laboratory result accuracy and quality using multiple software applications including Qlik Sense and Launchpad. Present these findings monthly to multiple leadership teams.
- Identify unsatisfactory elements of the data aggregate by organizing elements in Microsoft Excel. Troubleshoot outliers and problems within the data set and implement solutions to improve laboratory result quality.
- Participate annually in the organization's A3 process working within the microbiology lab as well as cross-departmentally.
- Compose or update laboratory standard operating procedure documents as needed. Proof-read documents for accuracy and clarity before publishing to the laboratory's document management software.
Associate Medical Technologist, Microbiology
University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in the setting of a clinical microbiology lab including manual culture reading and interpretation, PCR techniques, and gram stain reading. Maintain a concise and accurate test record of work in Epic's Beaker Laboratory Information System.
- Maintain the laboratory's daily task checklists and temperature charts. Ensure the laboratory's compliance with The Joint Commission and The College of American Pathologists as they relate to temperature monitoring.
- Participate in quarterly Epic software upgrade validations and testing of new software processes. Work within the laboratory's quality assurance standards to ensure data from various instruments and assays are reported accurately to patient medical records via Epic's Beaker software.
- Participate in performing testing on validation samples for various instruments and assays.
- Participate in the laboratory's standard operating procedure writing and review process
Specimen Control and Receiving Technician
University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Receive patient specimens and research kits into the laboratory. Check specimens and requisitions for correct labeling and appropriate collection. Process research kit specimens according to the study's SOP.
- Enter test orders into the Laboratory Information System, process specimens and load them onto instruments or direct the to the appropriate work station or storage area.
- Perform basic instrument maintenance including recording temperatures and monitoring reagents.
- Prepare and package specimens for shipment to outside labs in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation and International Air Transportation Association standards.
- Consult with outside labs regarding results, specimen processing, and shipping requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2013
Skills
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Infection Control Measures
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Data Interpretation
- Documentation Accuracy
- Time management
- Epic Beaker "super user"
Timeline
Senior Medical Technologist, Microbiology
University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics
03.2022 - Current
Associate Medical Technologist, Microbiology
University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics
08.2017 - 02.2022
Specimen Control and Receiving Technician
University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics
01.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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