User:RichMoss/sandbox/Wanda Hunter

WANDA HUNTER Medical Technologist, Montrose, Colorado

Wanda’s career as a medical professional was in the laboratory at Montrose Memorial Hospital, where she worked from 1969 to 1997. She was the manager of the laboratory and supervisor of the blood bank. Wanda was a Medical Technologist certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (MTASCP). She developed and implemented the Phlebotomy certification program curriculum. Montrose Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and Delta County Memorial Hospital; all have Wanda Hunter to thank for setting the standards for MTASCP Certification. This is now required for employees working in the blood bank. This was key in making the lab what it is today and establishing the standards and guidelines. Wanda was also instrumental in getting the walk in blood bank started.