La Vetta Fowler
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Hardworking Medical Technologist bringing 30+ years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry, blood bank and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
LabCorp
03.2020 - Current
- Work as Chemistry Lead Tech and participate in quality assurance programs to maintain accuracy of results.
- Work in all areas of the lab as generalist when needed including blood bank.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care results.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
Medical Technologist
Quest Diagnostics
04.2014 - 03.2020
- Worked as Chemistry Lead Tech and participated in quality assurance programs to maintain accuracy of results.
- Worked in all areas of the lab as generalist when needed including blood bank.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care results.
Medical Technologist
Infirmary Health Systems
01.1998 - 04.2014
- Worked as Chemistry Lead Tech and participated in quality assurance programs to maintain accuracy of results.
- Worked as Microbiology Lead Tech before sending microbiology specimens to main lab.
- Work in all areas of the lab as generalist when needed including blood bank.
- .Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care results.
Medical Technologist-PRN
HCA Fort Walton Beach Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
Medical Technologist-PRN
HCA West Florida Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Worked as PRN sole generalist tech every other weekend.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Medical Technologist-PRN
Atmore Community Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Worked as generalist every other weekend as the sole tech for entire hospital including blood bank.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Medical Technologist-PRN
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Foley, AL
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Performed duties as generalist including blood bank as PRN every other weekend.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Medical Technologist-PRN
Baptist Hospital Jay Florida
03.2004 - 05.2011
- Worked as generalist PRN every other weekend as sole tech/phlebotomist for entire hospital
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.1992
Skills
- Phlebotomy- intermediate
Certification
ASCP Certification
Date achieved: June 1992
Florida License Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Date achieved: March 2004
Timeline
Medical Technologist-PRN
HCA Fort Walton Beach Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist
LabCorp
03.2020 - Current
Medical Technologist-PRN
HCA West Florida Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2023
Medical Technologist-PRN
Atmore Community Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Technologist
Quest Diagnostics
04.2014 - 03.2020
Medical Technologist-PRN
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Foley, AL
07.2013 - 05.2016
Medical Technologist-PRN
Baptist Hospital Jay Florida
03.2004 - 05.2011
Medical Technologist
Infirmary Health Systems
01.1998 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Wichita State University
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