Nancy Wetherell
Summary
Detail oriented, hardworking Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a large community laboratory and level 3 trauma center setting. Performs highly complex and rigorous testing on body fluids using robotics, instruments, and LIS. Adhere to all SOP, QC, and laboratory guidelines. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills that works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, lab management and lab staff to ensure high quality throughout sample collection and testing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
07.2014 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation,microbiology and toxicology departments.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Ensured accurate results with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
Medical Technologist
Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine
06.2000 - 10.2014
- 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.
- Ensured accurate results with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
Medical Technologist
Mayo Medical Laboratory
08.1994 - 06.2000
- 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.
- Ensured accurate results with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
Medical Technologist
Mount Auburn Hospital
03.1990 - 08.1994
- 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.
- Ensured accurate results with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
Medical Technologist
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
05.1989 - 03.1990
- 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.
- Ensured accurate results with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
Education
BS Medical Technology -
Fitchburg State College
Skills
- Certified Medical Technologist with 20 years of experience
- Robotics, LIS, Automated Instruments/Analyzers
- Instrumentation Calibration and Quality Control
- Specimen Analysis and Testing
- Organizational Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability and Adaptability
- Time Management and Task Prioritization
- Excellent Communication and Active Listening Skills
Certification
- ASCP, 181329
- NCA, 89070793
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
07.2014 - Current
Medical Technologist
Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine
06.2000 - 10.2014
Medical Technologist
Mayo Medical Laboratory
08.1994 - 06.2000
Medical Technologist
Mount Auburn Hospital
03.1990 - 08.1994
Medical Technologist
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
05.1989 - 03.1990
BS Medical Technology -
Fitchburg State College
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