Kim Henry
New Bern,NC
Summary
Very skilled and hard-working Medical Technologist. Excellent multitasker who has taken on multiple roles in the medical laboratory. Experienced in all areas of the clinical laboratory.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Carolina East Medical Center
New Benr, NC
02.2021 - Current
- Work in the Microbiology and Blood Bank Departments.
- Read bacterial cultures and gram stains. Perform PCR testing on the Infinity, Biofire, and IDNOW.
- Perform Blood Banking techniques to include blood typing and screens.
- Check blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing, and antibody identification.
Medical Technologist Supervisor
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville , NC
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Supervised the Chemistry and Microbiology Departments by overseeing the daily work of medical technologists and technicians.
- Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting.
- Ordered supplies and equipment.
- Read bacterial cultures and performed PCR testing.
- Operated the Vitros automated Chemistry analyzers.
Medical Technologist
Dosher Memorial Hospital
Southport, NC
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked fulltime on the weekends.
- Performed Blood Banking and Hematology procedures.
- Performed Urinalysis
- Performed rapid antigen testing for Influenza A and B and Strep A.
- Performed phlebotomy techniques.
Medical Technologist
New Hanover Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked the night shift in the Microbiology Department
- Read bacterial cultures and gram stains.
- Performed rapid antigen testing for respiratory viruses, and clostridium difficile.
- Operated the Kiestra Total Automation System.
Medical Technologist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked in the Microbiology and Chemistry Departments.
- Read bacterial cultures and gram stains.
- Performed PCR testing, and rapid antigen testing.
- Operated the Abbott automated Chemistry analyzers.
Microbiology Supervisor
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek , GA
02.2007 - 01.2016
- Managed the Microbiology Department.
- Supervised the Microbiology Technologists.
- Wrote new procedures and edited current procedures.
- Ordered supplies and equipment.
- Assigned API survey samples to staff.
- Assisted lab manager with employee evaluations.
- Taught medical laboratory technician students.
- Read bacterial cultures and gram stains.
- Has experience in Mycology, Virology, and Mycobacterium test procedures.
- Operated the Microscan and BacTAlert.
- Has experience operating the Bactec, Phoenix, and Vite2
- Assisted with the LIS upgrade of Meditech to Cerner Millennium.
Medical Technologist
Grady Health System
Atlanta , GA
07.1998 - 04.2000
- Read and worked up bacterial cultures.
- Read gram stains.
- Read AFB cultures.
- Performed fluorochrome testing.
Medical Technologist
Fairview General Hospital
Cleveland, OH
09.1993 - 06.1998
- Worked as a Generalist on the night shift.
- Performed Blood Banking techniques.
- Performed Hematology techniques (including reading of peripheral blood smears and Urinalysis).
- Performed phlebotomy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics
King University
Bristol, TN08-2020
Master of Science - Management
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Medical Technology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08-1992
Associate of Science - General Science
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH12-1987
Skills
- Reagent Preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Equipment monitoring
- Team Management
- Instrument Calibration
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- LIS knowledge to include Meditech, Cerner, and Sunquest
References.
- References provided upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Carolina East Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Medical Technologist Supervisor
Onslow Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Technologist
Dosher Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Technologist
New Hanover Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
Medical Technologist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
08.2016 - 01.2019
Microbiology Supervisor
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
02.2007 - 01.2016
Medical Technologist
Grady Health System
07.1998 - 04.2000
Medical Technologist
Fairview General Hospital
09.1993 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics
King University
Master of Science - Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Medical Technology
Cleveland State University
Associate of Science - General Science
Lorain County Community College