Laurie Powell
6 Trenton St. Methuen,MA
Summary
Detailed orientated Medical Technologist with ASCP certification and 20+ years of training and experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Steward Holy Family Hospital-Core Lab
06.1988 - Current
- Performs complex and basic patient tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation.
- Evaluates quality control, and calibrations ensuring instrument accuracy.
- Assisted training of Medical Technology students from Middlesex College and UMass Lowell.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologist and nursing staff.
- Instrument knowledge; Sysmex XN 2000, Sysmex UN , Stago Compact, MDA 180, Roche Cobas 6000, Velocity/IQ, Coulter LH 750, Beckman DXC 600, Beckman Access 2, Siemans Rapidpoint, Radiometer ABL 90
Histology Technologist
Steward Holy Family
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care with meticulous attention to detail in processing and analyzing specimens.
- Achieved accurate diagnosis results by performing precise tissue sample preparation and staining procedures.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
Steward Holy Family Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Evaluate clinical cultures using Vitek for identification/sensitivities to aid in diagnosing infection
- Performed/evaluate quality control on Vitek and Cephied instruments.
- Planting/processing clinical specimens using aseptic techniques for examination.
- Assist in training of Medical Technology students from U Mass Lowell and Middlesex Community College
- Perform rapid PCR testing(Covid, MRSA, Strep A), rapid Flu AB and RSV testing.
- Instrument Knowledge ; Vitek, Bact/Alert, Cepheid, Sofia, Solana, and Verigene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA05.1988
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Detailed oriented
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality control/Calibration
- Team oriented
Certification
- MT-ASCP; ID #175954
Timeline
Histology Technologist
Steward Holy Family
08.2021 - Current
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
Steward Holy Family Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2021
Medical Technologist
Steward Holy Family Hospital-Core Lab
06.1988 - Current
- MT-ASCP; ID #175954
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
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