Katie L. Knopp

Worked independently completing all outpatient, inpatient, and ER work on night shift while simultaneously performing all supervisor duties necessary

• Sole technologist and laboratory supervisor on nights for 132-bed facility
• Arranged adequate coverage for all scheduled shifts upon call-ins
• Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order
• Performed and documented hematological, viral, bacterial, and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases
• Completed employee competencies and evaluations as needed
• Trained new employees and support staff

Independently worked as the only tech on shift. Coverage of all areas of the laboratory including Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.

• Displayed excellent problem solving skills and ability to think independently
• Continually provided accurate results while completing several tasks simultaneously
• Worked efficiently in order to consistently meet and exceed turn around times and increasing work load demands.
• Built excellent rapport with staff in all areas of hospital
• Strong interpersonal skills with inpatient and outpatient physicians
• Maintained a positive, safe, and organized laboratory environment at all times
• Performed Urine Drug and Breath Alcohol Testing
• Performed competency evaluations for staff required to use patient glucometers
• Performed quality control and calibrations as well as maintenance/repairs on all analyzers as needed