TeAnne Gerriets
Omaha,NE
Summary
Reliable Medical Technologist with 23 years experience in Microbiology with current ASCP certification and excellent clinical laboratory skills. Successful at conducting and analyzing laboratory assays with high level of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Techologist
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
04.2001 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of patient test results and report any abnormalities to the physician
- Conduct quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of testing equipment
- Calibrate laboratory instruments and prepared reagents according to established protocols
- Provide technical support for other medical staff members regarding laboratory operations
- Assist with training new medical technologists, students, pathology residents and fellows on proper techniques and safety regulations
- Responsible for reviewing and evaluating all test results, proper documentation and quality control records for the Microbiology and Serology departments
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies, for ordering in both the Serology and Microbiology areas
- Perform routine and complex laboratory tests using variety of techniques, instrumentation and equipment to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment
- Follow strict quality control procedures to deliver accurate test results
- Communicate with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information
- Develop annual competency exams, gram stain competency and assessment checklists
- Conduct and evaluate quality control measurements to maintain equipment performance
- Maintain safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment
- Analyze laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Determine acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Review and submit quarterly Performance Improvement reports for timely reporting of stat gram stains and notification of positive CSF samples
- Evaluate clinical samples, including setting up of cultures using sterile technique, incubation of cultures, identifying pathogens and normal flora, and perform susceptibility testing on clinically significant organisms for all benches
- Perform molecular testing for pathogens
- Follow federal regulations and CAP guidelines for quality control, documentation and surveys
Medical Technologist PRN
Nebraska Public Health Laboratory
Omaha, NE
02.2002 - 01.2015
- Performed Salmonella serotyping analysis for the state of Nebraska
- Helped with the processing of mosquitoes for West Nile testing
- Performed susceptibilities on Campylobacter for research purposes
- Subbed organisms to appropriate media for bio-terrorism wet labs
Research Technologist II
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Tested the effectiveness of masks with varying particle sizes
- Determined best decontamination methods of masks and effectiveness of masks after decontamination procedures
- helped with data analysis for papers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Omaha, NE06-2001
Pre-Medical Technology courses
University of Nebraska
KearneySkills
- Attention to details
- Able to multitask with high volume workload
- Excellent customer service skills in communicating effectively in a courteous manner
- Self-motivated, detail oriented and reliable
- Computer applications such as EPIC, Sunquest, Excel and Word
Timeline
Research Technologist II
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2008 - 04.2011
Medical Technologist PRN
Nebraska Public Health Laboratory
02.2002 - 01.2015
Medical Techologist
Nebraska Medicine
04.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Pre-Medical Technology courses
University of Nebraska
Similar Profiles
Naadiah SmithNaadiah Smith
TRAVEL NURSE at Nebraska Medicine Nebraska Medical CenterTRAVEL NURSE at Nebraska Medicine Nebraska Medical Center
Emily JensenEmily Jensen
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular at Nebraska MedicineRegistered Nurse- Cardiovascular at Nebraska Medicine
Noah BlissNoah Bliss
Phlebotomist at Nebraska MedicinePhlebotomist at Nebraska Medicine
Melissa SticklandMelissa Stickland
Patient Care Technician Emergency Room at Nebraska MedicinePatient Care Technician Emergency Room at Nebraska Medicine
Jordan JonesJordan Jones
Customer Experience Representative at Signature PerformanceCustomer Experience Representative at Signature Performance