Kimberly Sommer
Laboratory Technician
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Scientific Medical Technologist with 20 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Bartow Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
Microbiology Technologist
LifeLink Tissue Bank
09.2001 - 07.2012
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized microbiological testing procedures
- Increased accuracy in test results through meticulous sample preparation and analysis.
- Streamlined laboratory workflow by creating an effective system for organizing and storing specimens.
- Maintained high-quality control standards by conducting regular audits of equipment, reagents, and processes.
Medical Technologist II
Memorial Hospital Of Tampa
12.2000 - 05.2006
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate data for patient treatment plans.
Medical Technologist II
Northside Hospital And Heart Institute
04.1994 - 12.2000
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Started as Intern and progressed to Medical Technologist II
Manager /Research Assistant
.life Sciences, Inc
08.1989 - 08.1994
- Managed a breeding program producing Athymic Mice.
- Assisted investigators with surgical procedures on mice.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
Manager/Research Assistant
University Of Rochester Cancer Center
11.1986 - 08.1989
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Maintained Tumor cell lines by cryogenic storage
- Assisted Principal Investigators with tissue transplantation in rodents.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY At Delhi Agricultural & Technical College
Delhi, NYAssociate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL1994
Skills
- Specimen Analysis
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Quality Control
- Sterilization Techniques
- Test Documentation
- Digital Recordkeeping
- Microbiology Expertise
- Cell Culture Harvesting
- Microscopic Techniques
- Disease Detection
- Verify Laboratory Results
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Small animal injections, blood sampling
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP
- RETIRED -Clinical Laboratory Scientist 2018 State of Florida Technologist in Blood Bank, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Miicrobiology
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Bartow Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2018
Microbiology Technologist
LifeLink Tissue Bank
09.2001 - 07.2012
Medical Technologist II
Memorial Hospital Of Tampa
12.2000 - 05.2006
Medical Technologist II
Northside Hospital And Heart Institute
04.1994 - 12.2000
Manager /Research Assistant
.life Sciences, Inc
08.1989 - 08.1994
Manager/Research Assistant
University Of Rochester Cancer Center
11.1986 - 08.1989
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY At Delhi Agricultural & Technical College
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
St. Petersburg College
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