Bethany Prince
Williamsville,NY
Summary
Laboratory Manager with over 31 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations and quality assurance. Expertise in managing complex workflows and supervising multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
09.2022 - Current
- Directed laboratory department operations, ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, API, and regulatory standards.
- Developed training materials to enhance team knowledge of laboratory processes.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and budgeting to optimize departmental performance.
- Implemented process improvements through QA/QI to enhance efficiency and accuracy in patient care outcomes.
- Provided strategic planning to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
Evening Supervisor
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
2001 - 2022
- Supervised evening laboratory operations across various specialties to ensure efficiency.
- Directed a team of medical laboratory professionals through training and performance evaluations.
- Maintained quality control and safety standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to facilitate timely, accurate diagnostic testing.
Medical Laboratory Technician (Generalist)
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
1995 - 2001
- Performed testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and blood bank.
- Assisted in troubleshooting instrumentation and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Ensured accurate and timely reporting of patient test results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
1994 - 1995
- Conducted general laboratory testing across multiple disciplines.
- Supported physicians and clinicians with accurate diagnostic data.
- Developed foundational expertise in clinical laboratory practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology,
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, Missouri01-1994
Skills
- Laboratory management and supervision
- Clinical testing and quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, API, Joint Commission)
- Staff training and development
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Decision-making and leadership
Certification
MT, AAB 2001-present
MLT, ASCP 1995-present
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Evening Supervisor
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
2001 - 2022
Medical Laboratory Technician (Generalist)
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
1995 - 2001
Medical Laboratory Technician
Southeast Missouri Hospital
1994 - 1995
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology,
Three Rivers Community College