Kori Cooper
Albany
Summary
Experienced MT and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team-building, and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MT - POCT/Phlebotomy/Sendout Supervisor
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Americus
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for phlebotomy staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth.
- Supervised daily operations of the phlebotomy department, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Enhanced workflow processes through the implementation of electronic medical record systems, designed specifically for streamlined management of point-of-care test results.
- Supervised daily operations of the Sendout department, ensuring specimens that are sent are accurately packaged at the correct temperatures.
- Ordered supplies needed for all areas.
MT Interim Hematology Supervisor
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Americus
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Trained new team members on operational protocols and best practices for patient safety.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Ordered supplies.
- Oversaw TAT and PI goals.
Medical Technologist-Team Lead
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
- Trained, coached and oversaw daily work of medical lab technicians.
- Supervised, trained or directed medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
Medical Technologist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Cleaned and sterilized thelab area, tools, and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Analyzed specimens following quality control measures for accurate results.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve common equipment issues or contacted technical consultant to repair complex problems.
- Prepared reagents, solutions, and supplies to conduct lab tests.
MT-PRN
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Americus
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Used microscopes and cell counters to perform assigned tasks.
- Assessed blood samples for transfusions by determining cell morphology, number of cells, blood type and other relevant information.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Kept patient information properly secured and confidential.
- Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MLS
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA12.2021
Associate of Science - MLT
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2019
Skills
- Team leadership
- Hematology specialization
- Blood banking
- Microbiology experience
- Chemistry knowledge
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- MLS (AMT)
Timeline
MT Interim Hematology Supervisor
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
08.2025 - 11.2025
MT - POCT/Phlebotomy/Sendout Supervisor
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist-Team Lead
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Technologist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2024
MT-PRN
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - MLS
Thomas University
Associate of Science - MLT
Albany State University