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Overview
Work History
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Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lynnsey Harshbarger

Lynnsey Harshbarger

Charleston,TN

Summary

Medical Technologist with 10+ 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

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications & Licenses

Work History

Medical Technologist

Tennessee Oncology
08.2024 - Current
  • Performing scientific tests on patient samples to help identify and treat cancer.
  • Responsible for doing the analyzer maintenance, QC, specimen processing, as well as phlebotomy.
  • Test samples: Utilizing hematology analyzers and other techniques to test patient specimens, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples.
  • Operate equipment: Use sophisticated instruments like microscopes, hematology, and urinalysis analyzers as well as glucose/coagulation meters.
  • Record data: Log the results of tests and enter them into a patient's medical record.
  • Report results: Discuss findings with physicians.
  • Assist with procedures: May assist with bone marrow procedures.

Medical Technologist, Generalist

Tennova Healthcare
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • 3rd shift charge tech.
  • Responsibilities included performing scientific tests on patient samples to help identify and treat medical conditions, instrument maintenance, QC, phlebotomy, and specimen processing in a high stress and high volume environment efficiently.
  • When short staffed I help in phlebotomy to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Tests: Perform standardized laboratory tests on patient samples, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples.
  • Equipment: Operate laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, chemistry/hematology/coagulation analyzers as well as urinalysis machines.
  • Data: Record data from medical tests and enter results into a patient's medical record.
  • Report: Report results to physicians.
  • Communication: Use verbal and written communication skills to answer questions, explain procedures, and give instructions.
  • Teamwork: Work as a team member with physicians, clinic staff, and co-workers.
  • Safety: Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control method.

Traveling Medical Technologist, Generalist

Medical Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Yuma Regional Medical Center- 1st Shift Hematology
  • My responsibilities included performing scientific tests on patient samples to help identify and treat medical conditions, instrument maintenance, QC, and specimen processing in a high stress and high volume environment efficiently.

Traveling Medical Technologist, Generalist

Focus Staffing Agency
05.2017 - 05.2024
  • My responsibilities included performing scientific tests on patient samples to help identify and treat medical conditions, instrument maintenance, QC, phlebotomy, and specimen processing in a high stress and high volume environment efficiently.
  • May-August 2017 - Eastside Medical Center- Solo Night Shift Generalist at the Free Standing ER
  • August 2017 - December 2018- Fort Walton Beach Medical Center- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Generalist
  • February 2019 - June 2019- Tennova Healthcare Cleveland- 2nd, and 3rd shift Generalist
  • August 2019 - February 2020- Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center Midtown Campus- 1st Shift Chemistry Department Only
  • February 2020 - May 2020- Eastside Medical Center Main Campus- 3rd Shift Generalist
  • June 2020- May 2021- Tennova Healthcare Cleveland- 3rd Shift Generalist
  • August 2021- January 2022- Baptist Health Hardin- 1st/2nd Shift(12hrs) Microbiology
  • March 2022-January 2023- Piedmont Columbus Regional- Midtown Campus- 1st Shift Chemistry Department Only
  • January 2023-July 2023- Tennova Healthcare Cleveland- 1st Shift Hematology
  • February 2024-May 5, 2024- Tennova Healthcare Cleveland- 3rd Shift Charge Tech

Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist

Decatur Morgan Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2017
  • First 2 years I was a phlebotomist and after getting my MLT degree I transitioned to that position.
  • Most nights I was the charge tech.
  • My responsibilities included performing maintenance, QC, and specimen processing in a high stress and high volume environment efficiently.

Cashier/Customer Service

Martins Family Clothing
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Sales associate, cashier, and also worked in customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12-2020

Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
05-2014

High School Diploma -

East Lawrence High School
Trinity
05-2011

Skills

  • Laboratory Experience - 10 years
  • Hospital Experience - 10 years
  • Laboratory Procedures - 10 years
  • QC/Calibration - 10 years
  • Phlebotomy - 10 years
  • Quality Assurance - 10 years
  • Medical Terminology - 10 years
  • Training - 10 years
  • EMR Systems - 10 years
  • Customer Service - 10 years
  • Powerpoint - 10 years
  • Word - 10 years
  • Excel - 10 years
  • Mentoring - 10 years
  • Documentation - 10 years

Accomplishments

  • Traveler of the Month May 2024
  • Traveler/Employee of the Year 2019

Certification

  • MT(AAB)(20182648)- NOVEMBER 2018-PRESENT
  • MLT(ASCP)(94290)- MAY 2014-PRESENT
  • TN State MLT License(24686)- APRIL 2017-JULY 2027
  • FL State MLT License(TC49086)- APRIL 2017-AUGUST 2026
  • LA State MLT License(305313)- MAY 2017-DECEMBER 2025
  • BLS Certification- NOVEMBER 2024-NOVEMBER 2027

References

• Barbara Mullins- Operations Manager (423) 284-7453
• Shameka Dallas- Laboratory Lead (423) 762-4198
• Rickey Meigs- Hematology Supervisor (256) 338-2027
• Sean Robbins- Healthcare Recruiter (469) 615-6672

Timeline

Medical Technologist

Tennessee Oncology
08.2024 - Current

Medical Technologist, Generalist

Tennova Healthcare
05.2024 - 08.2024

Traveling Medical Technologist, Generalist

Medical Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2024

Traveling Medical Technologist, Generalist

Focus Staffing Agency
05.2017 - 05.2024

Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist

Decatur Morgan Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2017

Cashier/Customer Service

Martins Family Clothing
10.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

Calhoun Community College

High School Diploma -

East Lawrence High School

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