Peggy Samuels - Lead Medical Technologist - Northside Cancer Institute, ACC | Himalayas
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Peggy Samuels

@peggysamuels

Experienced Lead Medical Technologist focused on quality improvement.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, emphasizes quality improvement, and values collaboration.

I am a dedicated Lead Medical Technologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical laboratory science. My career has been marked by a commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in laboratory services. I have successfully led teams in various healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and implementing quality control measures that enhance patient care.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions, including Chief Medical Technologist, where I pioneered the establishment of the National Public Health Laboratory in the Turks and Caicos Islands. My expertise in microbiology and molecular testing has been instrumental in managing public health initiatives and delivering high-quality laboratory services. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with healthcare professionals to drive improvements in laboratory practices and patient outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Lead Medical Technologist

Northside Cancer Institute, ACC

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led the medical technologist team for southern office locations, ensuring continuous quality standards for Joint Commission Accreditation. Oversaw baseline and monitoring cancer testing, verifying accuracy and timeliness of results for patient charts.

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Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital Atlanta

Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)

Performed molecular testing for respiratory viruses, CT/NG, and GI panels using Biofire and Cephid platforms. Monitored blood cultures and conducted microbiology plating and smear reading for routine and STAT samples.

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Medical Technologist (PRN)

Emory Decatur Hospital

Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (6 months)

Conducted molecular testing for Covid-19, CT/NG, C. difficile, and EPLEX. Performed bacterial culture and Quicktest ID.

CC

Locum Medical Technologist

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre

Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)

Prepared cultures for microbial identification and isolated bacterial pathogens using the Microscan ID system. Communicated urgent STAT reports and findings of public health/infection control significance.

MS

Chief Medical Technologist

Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services

Apr 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 8 months)

Managed the National Public Health Laboratory and Blood Bank, overseeing its set-up and commissioning. Pioneered the National Laboratory Policy and led the development of the National Quality Policy, serving as a focal point for biosafety and antimicrobial policy. Implemented quality assurance initiatives, oversaw SOP development, and managed surveillance testing and outbreak investigations.

CC

Medical Technologist

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre

Apr 2010 - Apr 2014 (4 years)

Worked as a generalist Medical Technologist, rotating through Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Banking departments. Analyzed patient specimens to identify infectious agents and developed SOPs for Microbiology.

MC

Medical Technologist

Myrtle Rigby Health Complex

Jan 2000 - Apr 2010 (10 years 3 months)

Established the microbiology department and collaborated with the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) on public health pathogen isolation and reporting. Gained experience in tuberculosis diagnosis and HIV monitoring, including CD4 and Viral load counts. Performed on-call duties across departments and developed quality control guidelines and SOPs for microbiology.

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Medical Technologist

Biomedical Laboratories Ltd.

Jul 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 5 months)

Supervised laboratory technicians in the microbiology department. Performed bacterial isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing.

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Medical Technologist

National Public Health Laboratory

Jul 1995 - Jul 1997 (2 years)

Collaborated with public health inspectors to isolate and identify public health pathogens. Performed water quality testing and plate count/coliform testing on milk, cheese, and other dairy products, as well as juices and jellies. Gained extensive experience in isolating diarrheal agents like Salmonella and Shigella from food specimens, and procedures for isolating Vibrio spp. from seafood.

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Medical Technology Intern

National Public Health Laboratory

Jul 1994 - Jun 1995 (11 months)

Received comprehensive training and achieved competency across all departments in the clinical laboratory. Gained essential practical experience required to obtain registration as a medical technologist.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Louisiana, Monroe logoUM

University of Louisiana, Monroe

Bachelor, Clinical Laboratory Science

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. This foundational education provided comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for a career as a medical technologist.

California State University- DH logoCD

California State University- DH

Masters, Quality Assurance

Completed a Master's degree with a focus on Quality Assurance through distance learning. This program enhanced skills in ensuring high standards and continuous improvement within laboratory services.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

United States

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