Peggy Samuels
@peggysamuels
Experienced Lead Medical Technologist focused on quality improvement.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
Georgia State University
Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Prepared lessons and virtual laboratory sessions for undergraduate students. Conducted laboratory testing for B Virus using Elisa and Western Blot, and performed Covid-19 testing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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