Tracey Palmer Maness
Rienzi,MS
Summary
. Hardworking MLT bringing 24 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MLT Generalist
Baptist North Mississippi
09.2023 - Current
- Departments worked include Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Performed and validated test in the laboratory environment
- Fostered efficiency and productivity by maintenance and troubleshooting laboratory instruments
- Determined acceptability of specimens within established guidelines
- Inspected laboratory devices, completed basic maintenance, and identified complex issues that needed skilled repairs
- Handled prompt reporting of patient results for assigned departments.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
MLT Generalist
UAB Medical West
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Departments worked include Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Interpreted, documented, and reported results
- Performed and validated test in the laboratory environment
- Fostered efficiency and productivity by maintenance and troubleshooting lab instruments
- Determined acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS and wrong anticoagulant use
- Inspected laboratory devices, completed basic maintenance, and identified complex issues that needed skilled repairs.
- Kept work areas clean and neat to promote efficient operations.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
MLT Generalist and Chemistry Lead
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Departments worked include Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank
- Observed laboratory protocols for instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration
- Interpreted, documented, and reported test results
- Assisted with data and specimen collection in alignment with established procedures
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Prepared standard volumetric solutions and reagents to be combined with laboratory samples for testing
- Handled prompt reporting of patient results for assigned departments
- Performed and validated test in the laboratory environment
- Maintained daily and monthly QC, validations, lot to lot testing.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory -
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05.1999
Skills
- Quality Control Testing
- Specimen collection including capillary and venipuncture
- Lab supply management
- Lab instrument maintenance and calibration
- Diagnostic testing of specimens
- Chain of Custody Drug Screen Collection
- Accurate releasing of results
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- ASCP, ID# 03447431 - Certification #60222 No Expiration
- State of Tennessee, License # ML0000020284 Expiration 12/31/2024
Computer Systems
- Meditech
- Expanse
- Epic
- Cerner
Analyzers
- Stago Satellite
- Compactmax
- Star
- Sysmex XN-1000
- XN-450
- XN-300
- Vitros 5600
- Siemens Dimension XL
- Vista
- ACL Tops
- IRIS
- Sysmex UD10
- Ortho Vision
- Cepheid
- BioFire Film Array
- BioRad D10
- DHX 600
- 900
- Clinitek Status +
- Advantus
- MedTox Scan
- Streck ESR
- Diesse Mini Cube
- ISED
- Triage MeterPro
- Sofia2
- ID Now
- Gem 4000
- Advance Instrument Osmo Pro
- Adeza Fetal Fibronectin
- Bac T Alert 3D
- EPOC
- IStat
- PFA-100
Professional References
Mr Tony Beard, Lab Director
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
662-636-1208
Mrs Kim Headrick, Lab Manager
UAB Medical West
205-481-7114
Mr Kenneth Hogan, Lab Supervisor
UAB Medical West
205-481-7114
Mrs Kayla Brown, Lab Director
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Booneville
662-720-5096
Timeline
MLT Generalist
Baptist North Mississippi
09.2023 - Current
MLT Generalist
UAB Medical West
08.2021 - 06.2023
MLT Generalist and Chemistry Lead
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville
06.2014 - 05.2021
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory -
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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