Michelle Johnson
Fort Olgelthorpe ,GA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Medical Technologist with a focus on generalist skills, chemistry, hematology, and molecular biology. Seeking a challenging position as a Technical Applications Specialist at Sebia to leverage expertise in laboratory operations, compliance, and technology implementation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Shift Supervisor, Medical Technologist
[Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, GA]
12.2016 - Current
- Prepared Specimens and Conducted Laboratory Procedures
- Result Verification and Reporting
- Compliance with Government and Hospital Regulations
- Maintained Cleanliness of Lab Equipment and Work Area
- Scheduling and Work Assignments for Third Shift Staff
- Specialization: Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Assistant
- Teaching Assistant for Senior Year Medical Technology College Students
- Lab Coordination for New Hires 6-Month Linearity Responsibility for Chemistry Assays
- Compliance with CLIA, Joint Commission, OSHA Regulations
- Specimen Preparation and Laboratory Procedures
- Result Verification and Reporting
- Quality Control and Calibration of Instruments
- Inventory Control
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
Point of Care Coordinator/Special Chemistry Supervisor
[Previous Employer]
11.2016 - 02.2022
- Coordinated Point of Care Testing for Multiple Facilities
- Implemented Individual Quality Control Plans (IQCP)
- Obtained CLIA License for Point of Care at Imaging Centers
- Negotiated Contracts with Vendors, Wrote SOPs, and Trained Staff
- Managed Physician Lab and Pediatric Waived Labs
- Billing and Coding, Budgeting, Supply Ordering, and Staffing
- Implemented Epic for Point of Care and Special Chemistry
- Participated in CAP Inspections
- Presented Changes to POC Program to Tennessee State Medical Board
- Monthly QC/QA Reports for Pathologist Approval
- Collaborated with Nursing Services and Physicians for Diabetic Monitoring Protocol
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements
Weekend Shift Lab Charge Technologist
[Erlanger North]
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepared Specimens and Conducted Laboratory Procedures
- Result Verification and Reporting
- Compliance with Government and Hospital Regulations
- Maintained Cleanliness of Lab Equipment and Work Area
Medical Technologist
[Nephrology Associates, Chattanooga, TN]
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared Specimens and Conducted Laboratory Procedures
- Result Verification and Reporting
- Compliance with Government and Hospital Regulations
- Maintained Cleanliness of Lab Equipment and Work Area
Medical Technologist, Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory
[King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia]
03.2004 - 12.2012
- Developed and Implemented New Flow Antibody Procedure
- Set up 3-color T Cell and B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch
- Implemented Review Protocol for Living Related Kidney Donor/Recipients
- Histocompatibility Testing by Serology, DNA by SSOP
- Bone Marrow Engraftment by STR
- On-call Technologist for Deceased Donor Workups
- Updated SOP and Monitored QA/QC
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
Medical Technologist, Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory
[California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA]
12.2005 - 05.2009
- Executed Patient Testing and Donor Compatibility for Transplantation
- Flow Cytometry, Cytological Methods, Luminex Arrays
- On-call Technologist for Deceased Donor Workups
- Developed and Validated New Clinical Assays
- Training of New Employees
Medical Technologist II, Histocompatibility
[Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA]
04.1997 - 03.2004
- General Testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Serology
- Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment, Inventory, and Supplies
- Executed Patient Testing and Donor Compatibility for Transplantation
- Flow Cytometry, Cytological Methods
- On-call Technologist for Deceased Donor Workups for UNOS
Education
B.S. Medical Technology -
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA01.1997
A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician -
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA01.1994
A.S. Secondary Education -
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA01.1990
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Production Reporting
- Production Scheduling
- Operations Support
- Shift Paperwork Completion
Websites
Certification
- American Board of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ABHI), CHT# 966
- American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), MT#204183, MLT#03544609
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist License for HLA CLS, MTR745744
- State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Professional, ML00000018670 Renewal #485436
Timeline
3rd Shift Supervisor, Medical Technologist
[Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, GA]
12.2016 - Current
Point of Care Coordinator/Special Chemistry Supervisor
[Previous Employer]
11.2016 - 02.2022
Weekend Shift Lab Charge Technologist
[Erlanger North]
12.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Technologist
[Nephrology Associates, Chattanooga, TN]
03.2012 - 01.2014
Medical Technologist, Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory
[California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA]
12.2005 - 05.2009
Medical Technologist, Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory
[King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia]
03.2004 - 12.2012
Medical Technologist II, Histocompatibility
[Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA]
04.1997 - 03.2004
B.S. Medical Technology -
Medical College of Georgia
A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician -
Dalton State College
A.S. Secondary Education -
Dalton State College
- American Board of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ABHI), CHT# 966
- American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), MT#204183, MLT#03544609
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist License for HLA CLS, MTR745744
- State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Professional, ML00000018670 Renewal #485436
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