Pamela Hart
Lake City,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Brings 30+ years of experience. Willing to adjust schedule as needed to accommodate laboratory needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Hematology Lead Tech
Lake City Medical Center
340 Commerce Blvd, Lake City Florida 32055
05.2021 - Current
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Medical Technologist Clinical Generalist
Madison County Memorial Hospital
Madison, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Thrive for storage and retrieval.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.( Vitros 7600, Sysmex xs1000i, Clinitek, Triage meters and Sysmex CA-600).
PRN Medical Technologist
Vista Laboratory
Lake City, Florida
05.2018 - 10.2022
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
Hematology Coordinator
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
Lake, MS
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Assigned surveys and entered results in lab computer.
- Ordered and maintained supply inventory.
- Reviewed and updated procedures as needed.
- Participated in onsite inspections.
PRN Medical Technologist
Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital
Macclenny, FL
11.1993 - 02.2020
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- 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.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Meditek for storage and retrieval.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Medical Technologist Generalist
Lake Butler Hospital
Lake Butler, Florida
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Phlebotomy as needed.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using [Software] for storage and retrieval.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
Medical Technologist II
State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
Lake Butler, Florida
06.1991 - 04.2014
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- 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. Liaisonison to administration in absence of supervisor.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using ClinLab software for storage and retrieval.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Phlebotomy as needed.
- Clinical instructor for Laboratory students.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL01.1991
Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Corrective Actions
- Inventory Control
- Laboratory Organization
- Test Documentation
- Slide Preparation
- Gram Staining
- Inventory Restocking
- Laboratory Reporting
- Specimen Analysis
- Reviewing Test Results
- Assist Physician with Bone Marrow Collections
- Performing Urinalysis
- MEDITECH Software
- White Blood Cell Counting
- Results Verification
- Specimen Collection
- Calibrate Equipment
- Results Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance and Control
Timeline
Hematology Lead Tech
Lake City Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Medical Technologist Clinical Generalist
Madison County Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Hematology Coordinator
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 08.2021
PRN Medical Technologist
Vista Laboratory
05.2018 - 10.2022
Medical Technologist Generalist
Lake Butler Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2016
PRN Medical Technologist
Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital
11.1993 - 02.2020
Medical Technologist II
State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
06.1991 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Florida Gateway College