ALISHA C JOSIFEK
SALEM,OR
Summary
Dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in conducting complex diagnostic tests and analyzing results to enhance patient care. Expertise in training and mentoring laboratory staff providing organized and accessible training. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting with a strong focus on quality control and maintaining laboratory equipment. Assisted with CAP proficiency programs in Chemistry and Hematology departments. Experience designing competencies that meet CAP requirements and streamline processes for staff. Proven ability to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Salem Health
12.2002 - Current
- Conducted complex diagnostic tests and analyzed results to support patient care.
- Assisted with training and served as a resource for less experienced staff; including 8 years as a chemistry preceptor.
- Extensive experience with Stago coagulation analyzer, Sysmex hematology and urine analyzer.
- Extensive experience with Cobas chemistry analyzer.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment to enhance performance and reduce downtime.
- Familiar with accreditation, regulatory and safety issues pertaining to the laboratory.
- Extensive experience with monitoring and troubleshooting quality control in Unity.
- Assisted with CAP proficiency testing programs in Chemistry and Hematology departments.
- Designed competencies for continuing education modules to meet CAP requirements.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Salem Health
10.2000 - 12.2002
- Conducted complex diagnostic tests and analyzed results to support accurate patient diagnoses.
- Operated Stago coagulation analyzer, Beckman chemistry analyzer and Sysmex hematology analyzer to perform tests on samples in laboratory setting.
- Facilitated efficient patient services at draw station at physicians' clinic.
- Supported laboratory reimbursement processes; including Medicare billing.
Laboratory Assistant
Salem Health
Salem, Oregon
07.1994 - 04.1998
- Coordinated release of critical results to outpatient physicians, enhancing patient care and communication.
- Acquired and processed patient samples while overseeing adherence to proper specimen handling protocols.
- Processed gynecological and non-gynecological specimens for cytology.
- Facilitated preparation of laboratory samples for analysis and testing.
- Assisted in culture setup for microbiology.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR08-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, English
Willamette University
Salem, OR12-1991
Skills
- Problem solver; resourceful and flexible
- Technical troubleshooting expertise
- Experienced staff trainer
- CAP proficiency experience
- Quality control oversight
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Certification
- American Medical Technologist (AMT) certified, 12/01/02
- National Certification Agency (NCA) certified as a CLT, 07/01/00
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Salem Health
12.2002 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Salem Health
10.2000 - 12.2002
Laboratory Assistant
Salem Health
07.1994 - 04.1998
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, English
Willamette University