Tabitha Mann
Medical Laboratory Technician
Grenada,MS
Summary
Experienced Medical Laboratory Technician and former Lab Manager with 30+ years in laboratory operations, CLIA compliance, quality control, and staff supervision. Known for accurate testing, instrument calibration, and efficient workflow support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
MLT
Tallahatchie General Hospital
Charleston, MS
09.2020 - 10.2026
- Reviewed test results for accuracy and communicated critical values to clinical staff to support timely patient care.
- Calibrated analyzers and maintained laboratory equipment according to quality control procedures to ensure reliable test results.
- Executed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to verify accuracy of test results.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Supported blood, urine, and body fluid testing in hospital laboratory setting.
- Prepared specimens for microbiology, chemistry, and hematology workflows.
- Followed infection control, biohazard, and specimen handling standards in medical lab.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with specimen requirements and test questions.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
MLT
Panola Medical Center
Batesville, Mississippi
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Perform tests in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis,immunoassay,coagulation, and microbiology with accuracy.
- Complete assigned workload within established turnaround time by organizing the work according to test status.
- Assess the urgency of a test and use this assessment to select order in which the tasks are performed.
- Perform more difficult and complex tests and examinations and retest where abnormal or atypical results were found.
- Perform quality control on all reagents and analyzers
Chemistry Supervisor
UMMC Hospital
Grenada, Mississippi
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Assigned work and managed schedules, operations, and work activities of designed staff within the department.
- Reviewed patient results for accuracy and reporting readiness.
- Ensured Chemistry areas adhered to all CLIA requirements.
- Performed maintenance, linearity, and quality control for all chemistry instruments.
Lab Manager
Laboratory Corporation of America
Grenada, Mississippi
06.2001 - 03.2016
- Managed the daily operation, quality control procedures, and compliance with CLIA and CAP.
- Coordinated staff schedules, assignments, and daily workflow across laboratory teams
- Trained technologists on SOPs, safety practices, and instrument use
- Maintained laboratory equipment, reagent inventory, and supply ordering systems
- Reviewed documentation, test records, and corrective actions for accuracy.
- Implement,review, and update standard operating procedures and quality control manuals.
- Maintaining time sheets to submit to payroll.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS06-1993
Skills
- Chemistry analysis
- Hematology testing
- Specimen processing
- Instrument calibration
- Quality control
- Laboratory operations
- CLIA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
MLT
Tallahatchie General Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2026
MLT
Panola Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2020
Chemistry Supervisor
UMMC Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2019
Lab Manager
Laboratory Corporation of America
06.2001 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Mississippi Delta Community College