MVHS names clinical laboratory manager

Melinda (Mindy) Johnson has been named manager of the clinical laboratory at the St. Elizabeth Campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System.

In this role, Johnson will provide leadership to and manage the day-to-day operations for the clinical laboratory at St. Elizabeth Campus, including point of specimen collection, specimen processing and accessioning, testing and reporting and the integration of lab services within other departments. Johnson will ensure the lab functions efficiently and according to regulating bodies’ standards.

Johnson previously held the position of clinical laboratory educator at MVHS. Prior to joining MVHS, Johnson held various roles in the clinical laboratory field including medical technologist and assistant laboratory manager of Centrex at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Johnson has 18 years of experience in the field of laboratory medicine and is a member of the Clinical Laboratory Manager’s Association.

Johnson received her Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Oswego and is a New York state-licensed clinical laboratory technologist.

Photo: Johnson