Vanessa Swinney
Flagstaff
Summary
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, with focus on achieving measurable results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Lead Medical Technologist
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
03.2025 - Current
- Provided support during accreditation and regulatory inspections, demonstrating the laboratory''s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Played a key role in the recruitment and hiring process for new Medical Technologists, selecting highly skilled candidates who contribute to the overall success of the lab.
- Oversaw inventory management within the lab, ensuring adequate supplies were available for all required tests while minimizing waste due to expiration or overstocking.
- Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous documentation and adherence to quality control protocols.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Functions all duties as a generalist in all areas of the Laboratory except for Microbiology.
Medical Technologist Tech II
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Performs all duties as a Medical Technologist Generalist .
- Assisted in the Inventory Management of the Chemistry Department.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Assisted the Chemistry Lead in the performance of laboratory required compliance.
Medical Technologist Generalist
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Developed strong work ethics and maintained job longevity.
- Organized and maintained supplies to support Chemistry operations.
- Delivered high quality work in all areas of the laboratory department: Blood bank, Chemistry, Hematology and Coagulation, Serology and Microbiology exceeding performance objectives regularly.
- Trained new team members effectively, increasing overall team efficiency.
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Little Colorado Medical Center
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Participated actively in the built of new LIS System, from Orchard to Cerner Millenium
- Resource person for laboratory operations when the opposite assistant manager is off duty.
- Served as a key member of the laboratory management team, maintaining inventory for laboratory reagents and needs.
- Ensured accurate test results with meticulous quality control procedures and regular calibration of instruments.
- Assures that laboratory scheduled is maintained, and work as bench tech while performing all other duties.
- Training and mentoring other laboratory personnel.
Medical Laboratory Technologist Generalist
Little Colorado Medical Center
09.2007 - 09.2016
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by providing accurate and timely data analysis for diagnosis and treatment planning purposes.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted operation.
- Assisted in the development of new testing methods.
- Worked as a laboratory generalist in all areas of the laboratory. Chemistry, Hematology, Bloodbank, and Microbiology
- Worked as night shift , day shift and second shift, mainly night shift throughout the career served at LCMC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Silliman University
Dumaguete City , Philippines03-2001
Skills
- Proficient in various laboratory areas including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and coagulation, Bloodbank and Serology
- Serves as the primary technical authority for the Chemistry section providing guidance and troubleshooting support
- Functions as interim lead content expert for Clinical Chemistry
- Inventory Management in Chemistry Department
- Trains and completes competency for new staff in Clinical Chemistry
- Effectively prioritizes tasks in clinical and administrative settings
Timeline
Interim Lead Medical Technologist
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
03.2025 - Current
Medical Technologist Tech II
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
10.2023 - 03.2025
Medical Technologist Generalist
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
08.2018 - 10.2023
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Little Colorado Medical Center
09.2016 - 07.2018
Medical Laboratory Technologist Generalist
Little Colorado Medical Center
09.2007 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Silliman University
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