Carol Lynn Smith-Farra
Little River,SC
Summary
Dynamic laboratory professional known for optimizing workflows and implementing safety protocols. Experienced in mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to a cohesive team environment and improved diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician
McLeod Seacoast Hospital
Little River, SC
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Harnett Health System
Lillington, NC
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality control protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team knowledge and performance.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving turnaround times for diagnostic testing results.
- Conducted regular audits of laboratory procedures to maintain accreditation and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret test results, providing critical insights for patient care decisions.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, optimizing resource utilization to reduce costs and waste.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing new technologies, increasing lab productivity and accuracy.
- Mentored junior staff in advanced laboratory techniques, fostering professional development within the team.
- Leveraged variety of molecular biological techniques to perform molecular testing.
- Monitored specimen preparation and test analyses to maintain acceptable levels of analytic performance.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings as a representative of the clinical laboratory department.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, maintaining accreditation status for the laboratory facility.
- Managed daily operations of the lab efficiently while maintaining standards for accuracy, timeliness, and quality assurance in test results output.
- Streamlined inventory management, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with supplies and consumables.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by implementing new processes and streamlining workflows.
- Enhanced staff productivity through regular training sessions and performance reviews.
- Implemented safety protocols in the lab, resulting in a significant reduction of accidents and incidents.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing lab procedures and equipment usage.
- Developed a strong, cohesive team atmosphere by promoting open communication and collaboration among staff members.
- Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications.
- Reviewed employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
- Recruited hired, and trained new employees, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of a busy laboratory environment.
- Invested in ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Identified and understood regulatory requirements to comply with laws and regulations.
- Maintained a high standard of quality control by implementing strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- wrote policies and procedure to comply with all regulatory demands
- oversight of all POC testing at a 2 hospital and 9 clinic system.
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology - Laboratory Medicine
Bluefield Community Hospital School of Medical Technology
Bluefield, WV09.1982
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Hematology analysis
- Specimen handling
- Quality control management
- Microbiology techniques
- Serology testing
- Urinalysis processing
- Laboratory information systems
- Coagulation studies
- Data interpretation
- Molecular diagnostics
- Point of care testing
- Instrument maintenance
- Infection control practices
- Manual test procedures
- Automated analyzer operation
- Lab result validation
- Lab supply management
- Lab instrument maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Good laboratory practices (GLP)
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Laboratory procedures
Timeline
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician
McLeod Seacoast Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Harnett Health System
01.2012 - 01.2021
Medical Laboratory Technology - Laboratory Medicine
Bluefield Community Hospital School of Medical Technology