Tamisha Antrum

• Howard University Hospital(8hrs-Days), Washington, DC
• Performed hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis testing including automated CBC w/diff and reticulocyte count, manual and automated body fluid cell counts w/diff, crystal analysis, malaria rapid kit testing w/bacteremia, rapid kit HIV testing, Kleihauer-Betke counts; Stool for fat microscope analysis, Leuko-Vue rapid testing of stool for WBC analysis, rapid HCG testing(serum/urine), sickle-cell screening, critical call and specimen acceptability communication
• Performed daily/weekly/monthly/as needed maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments: IRIS IQ200, ARKRAY, STAGO COMPACT, SYSMEX XN-2000, HEMATEK slide stainer
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• QC evaluation, troubleshooting and documentation
• Training Howard University Med Tech students and new employees.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
• Astria Sunnyside Hospital(12-hr nights) - Sunnyside, WA
• Performed full generalist testing in core laboratory, Chemistry, Immunology, Special Chemistry, Coagulation studies, hematology Automated CBC w/diff(manual), body fluid analysis, automated SEDrate; gram stain, blood culture processing and subcultures, PCR testing COVID-19, Influenza testing, MRSA, CDIFF, rapid Strep, RSV, H-flu Rotavirus, Cryptococcus; Urinalysis w/microscopic
• ABO typing(tube method), antibody screening(gel method); DAT, cord blood testing, crossmatch/compatibility testing,
  emergency release and mass transfusion protocols.
• ABO typing of blood products from ARC, cell washer maintenance, addition and removal of blood products from inventory, reference lab procedures for advanced antibody identification.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• QC evaluation, troubleshooting and documentation Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance of the following instruments: XN-200, ACL-Top, CEPHEID, Architect, Beckman DxC, IRICELL IQ200/VISTA, BACT/ALERT
• Urinalysis w/microscopic; ABO typing(tube method), antibody screening(gel method); DAT, cord blood testing, crossmatch/compatibility testing, emergency release and mass transfusion protocols. ABO typing of blood products from ARC, cell washer maintenance, addition and removal of blood products from inventory, reference lab procedures for advanced antibody identification
• QC evaluation and documentation, proficiency testing daily/weekly/monthly/maintenance/as needed/ troubleshooting of the following instruments: XN-200, ACL-Top, CEPHEID, Architect, Beckman DxC, IRICELL IQ200/VISTA, BACT/ALERT
• Medical Technologist- Piedmont Rockdale Hospital(10hr-nights)
• Performed routine and specialized testing in core laboratory and microbiology; Chemistry, Immunology, Special Chemistry, Coagulation studies; Hematology Automated CBC w/diff(manual), body fluid analysis w/diff, SEDrate; gram stain, blood culture processing and subcultures, PCR testing COVID-19, Influenza testing, MRSA, CDIFF, rapid Strep, RSV, H-flu Rotavirus, Cryptococcus; Urinalysis w/microscopic, Blood Gas, Ionized Ca, Urinalysis w/microscopic
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• QC evaluation, troubleshooting and documentation
• Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on all instruments: DxC, STAGO STARMAX, XN-1000/3000, CELLAVISION, CEPHEID, BACT/ALERT, IRICELL IQ200, ABL-90 PLUS,
• PRISMA HEALTH Greenville Memorial Hospital(10hr-nights)- Greenville, SC
• Performed routine and special coagulation testing; factor studies(STAGOStarMaxR), Plavix monitoring(VerifyNow), TEG analysis(TEG 6000), Amnisure fetal fibronectin, Ionized Ca( iSTAT)and Urinalysis w/microscopics(IQM200/IRIS)
• Medical Technologist - Stamford Hospital(8hrs-Days) -Stamford, CT
• Performed manual and rapid testing in microbiology lab, specimen processing, aerobic/anaerobic culture plating, blood culture sub-culture, PCR testing, CEPHIED(CDIFF, MRSA, FLU A/B, COVID-19 BIOFIRE(ME panel, PN panel, Resp. panel, GI panel) HOLOGIC(CT/GC probes; HPV/HPV genotyping), Immunology testing(VIDAS)
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• QC evaluation, troubleshooting and documentation

• Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting and patient care
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments
• Urinalysis automated(IRISCELL)and manual body fluid cells counts(INCYTO C-CHIP), manual cell differential identification, crystal identification(polarizer), manual differentials, sickle-cell screening, automated and manual ESR, manual platelet counts
• QC evaluation, troubleshooting and documentation
• Performed full range of hematology testing including CBC w/diff, Retic, automated(IRISCELL)and manual body fluid cells counts(INCYTO C-CHIP), manual cell differential identification, crystal identification(polarizer), manual differentials, sickle-cell screening, automated and manual ESR, manual platelet counts,
• Area of responsibility-hematology, responsible for reviewing QC data for Beckman Coulter DxH 800 instruments, STAGO STARMAX, Haemoscope TEG 5000
• Conduct correlation studies for new installation of XN-3000 and XN-1000, testing evaluations, maintenance, and procedures, serves as person in-charge in the absence of the lab director, medical lab specialist or manager
• Evaluate and verify results for patient care in timely manner, performance of scheduled maintenance procedures and troubleshooting
• Preparation of monthly quality summary reports documentation of instrument performance, quality control, linearities, service visits, and clinical service issues
• Other instruments and procedures include IRICELL/IQ200, VISTA, body fluid analysis, manual platelet counts, fetal hemoglobin counts, crystal analysis, PTT Hepzyme

Pennsylvania Hospital

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
• Performed routine/STAT and specialized testing in Core laboratory and POC testing

• Performed full range of hematology testing including automated and manual body fluid cells counts w/cell differential analysis, crystal identification, sickle-cell screening, automated and manual ESR
• Performed blood gas analysis on arterial and venous samples including cord blood and ionized calcium levels

• Evaluated specimen integrity for testing suitability, prompt notification with providers of all Critical results

• Validation studies for upgraded instrumentation (GEM 4000 and GEM 5000)
• Roche-Hitachi Cobas E6000, E601 and Architect i1000SR, DxC, XN-2000
• Performed daily, weekly, bi-weekly/monthly maintenance according to lab SOP,
• Performance and evaluation of QC data including documentation of all outliers

•COVID-19 testing Roche Liat, Diasorin, and CEPHEID

•Perform full range of forensic toxicology screening and confirmation analyses for detection and quantification of illicit drug metabolites in urine and oral fluid specimens submitted by defendants and others ordered by the courts
•Perform full-range of laboratory operations including specimen processing, COC documentation, testing, processing, review and certification of laboratory findings, storage and final disposition of samples
•Sample preparation and/or extraction for immunoassay screening (AU4600 and AU5800)and confirmation analysis including Agilent Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry(GCMS), tandem GC/MS/MS, and Shimadzu Liquid
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry(LC/MS/MS); method development for LC/MS/MS analysis of synthetic cannabinoids
•Identification, quantitation, interpretation, and documentation of results while maintaining strict adherence to chain of custody protocols.
• Temporary promotion detail as interim Confirmation section supervisor
• Responsible for confirmation inventory; preparation/validation of calibration standard solutions
•Participate in research of alternative methods of analysis by way of method evaluation, efficacy, potential validation, and implementation
•Preparation and presentation of weekly status reports during method validation progress(oral and written)
•Hold monthly QA/QC meetings with supervisors
•Validation of new assays in accordance with laboratory SOP and CLIA standards and regulations
•Assists in preparation for lab inspections/CLIA accreditation
•Review AABB and CAP proficiency test reports, conduct pre-inspection surveys, prepare for and assist in certification inspections as needed, prepare QA/QC briefings at lab staff meetings as needed
•Conduct QA/QC information sessions for lab staff as needed
•Participant of laboratory safety and QA/QC committees

•Perform STAT and routine testing in core laboratory(chemistry, special chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis)
•Performance of scheduled and unscheduled daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all analyzers(Coulter GenS, STAGOMAX, Roche and COBAS)

•Evaluation of specimen acceptibility for testing

•Evaluation of patient results for accuracy and correlation of disease state or diagnosis before electronic release to patient chart

•Training students and new employees in area of responsibility

• Responsibilities include STAT and routine testing in chemistry and special chemistry laboratory(VITROS-dry slide technology, COBAS Integra, Hitachi 915)

• Testing included sweat chlorides, and immunosuppressive drug monitoring

•Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on instruments
• Evaluation and investigation of daily quality control testing, data evaluation, troubleshoot investigation as needed and documentation
•Conduct safety orientations and annual recertification for new and existing employees, hazardous waste removal management in accordance with CAP, JCAHO, and OSHA regulations as safety officer