Shantaiah Harmon
Pilgrim
Summary
A 9+ year experienced professional medical technologist with substantial experience in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostics. Adept at performing complex laboratory tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring accuracy in test results. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, with focus on achieving measurable results. Skilled in using advanced laboratory technology and adhering to stringent safety and quality standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Highlands Regional Medical Center
Prestonsburg, KY
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
- Ensured accuracy in test results through stringent quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret lab findings for optimal patient care.
- Trained junior staff on laboratory protocols and equipment usage for enhanced efficiency.
- Currently over Chemistry Department. (Take care of all monthly/weekly maintenance, inventory orders, QC/QA records, etc)
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Pikeville, KY
06.2017 - 04.2024
- Hematology and coagulation- Run CBCs on the Beckman Coulter DxH 800s along with a Beckman Coulter SMS. Able to do differentials when needed. Run coagulation studies on the CS 1500 by Sysmex. (Experience with maintenance/troubleshooting and daily quality controls)
- Urinalysis- able to run complete urinalysis on the AUWI and do manual dipsticks with the Clinitek Advantus along with macroscopic analysis. Also performed urine HCGs, Ictotests, and triple reducing sugars (TRS on infant urines).
- Chemistry- Experiences and maintenance/ troubleshooting with the Siemens Vista 500s and 1500s, Siemens Centaur XP, ABL machines, BioPlex, Vidas machines, and Siemens Aptio Automated Lines. Done regular daily quality control along with calibrations.
- Microbiology- able to set up cultures from various sources, run PCR tests on the Cepheid and TORCH Biofire machines.
- Blood Bank- Experiences with the Ortho Provue and Ortho Vision (Automated Blood Bank systems) Able to perform testing for Antibodies with automated and manual methods using Antibody panels and antigrams, including antigen testing for specific antigens. (Part of the Trauma team. Experienced in all trauma levels along with MTPs.)
WAITRESS/COOK/HOSTESS
MISS IDA’S TEA ROOM
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, demonstrating strong time management and prioritization skills.
Education
AAB - Medical Technologist
American Association of Bioanylists
10-2022
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP
SWVCTC
Logan, WV05-2017
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Quality control procedures
- Specimen collection
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Multitasking
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Strong computer skills
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Highlands Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2017 - 04.2024
WAITRESS/COOK/HOSTESS
MISS IDA’S TEA ROOM
01.2014 - 10.2017
AAB - Medical Technologist
American Association of Bioanylists
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP
SWVCTC