Tammy Bentley
Crowley
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist with expertise in susceptibility testing, data analysis, and laboratory safety compliance. Proven ability to manage laboratory operations and develope effective procedures to enhance efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
Dallas
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted susceptibility testing (manual and automated) to guide effective treatment options.
- Performed culture plating to facilitate organism growth
- Executed organism identification using MALDI to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Entered laboratory results into electronic database with accuracy
- Reading Gram Stains
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Wellmed of North Texas Lab
Hurst
06.2015 - Current
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment in Microbiology lab for optimal performance.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to healthcare professionals.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Managed inventory of reagents and supplies for efficient lab operations.
- Responsible for initial setup of Microbiology Department.
- Developed policies and procedures for the Microbiology Department.
Education
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA01-1997
Skills
- Policy development
- Organism identification
- Equipment maintenance
- Susceptibility testing
- Laboratory safety
- Quality control
- Reagent management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Document management
- Molecular diagnostics
- Microbiology techniques
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
08.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Wellmed of North Texas Lab
06.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Louisiana At Monroe