Cara Strona
Windsor,VT
Summary
Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 5 years working as a Clinical Laboratory technician. With 12 years total working in the Lab. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Laboratory Technician
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
- Ensured accurate test results through meticulous attention to detail in sample preparation and analysis.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Managed inventory levels of consumables, minimizing waste and ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist IV
DHMC
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Responsible for Student Education
- Preform Identification and Sensitivities on Bacterial, and Fungal isolates
- Perform complex troubleshooting and assist in leading initiatives to solve challenging problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Train new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Maintain safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Analyze and interpret data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Documented Quality Control and Investigated when QC was out of range.
Phlebotomist/Lab Aide
North Country Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Properly labeled specimens to help each be easily identifiable by lab staff.
- Collected Blood, urine, and Stool Specimens
- Disposed of hazardous specimens in proper containers.
- Oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Phlebotomist
UVM Medical Center
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
UMASS Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA01.2023
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH06.2019
Associate of Science - Accounting
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT01.2015
Skills
- Project Requirements
- Molecular Analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Plate reading
- Quality Control
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Lead Safety Coordinator
- Teaching New hires/Students
- Autonomously Working
Instrumentation
Biomerieux- Vitek XL. MALDI-TOF: Biofire- Torch; Cephied- Gene Xpert; Copan-WASP/WASP Lab; DiaSorin- Focus 3m; Dynex- DS2: Beckman Coulter- Micro scan; Hologic- Panther; Sysmex XN550; ESR STAT 6; Roche e411; Roche c501; Medtox Scanner; Siemens Rapidpoint 500; Micro Typing Systems, Inc (MTS) Gel Workstation.
Timeline
Lead Laboratory Technician
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist IV
DHMC
06.2019 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist/Lab Aide
North Country Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2019
Phlebotomist
UVM Medical Center
09.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
UMASS Dartmouth
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
River Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Community College of Vermont
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