Catherine Garnache

Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
• Facilitated smooth transitions during technology upgrades by assisting with validation studies, user training, and documentation updates.

Previous employer history available, if desired. There have been no gaps in my employment since college graduation.

I possessed and utilized the same skills as listed above.

Additionally:

Shift Supervisor:

^ Hired and trained new personnel.

^ Performed all scheduling for evening and night

personnel.

^ Maintained a safe and nurturing environment.

Blood Bank Supervisor:

^ Hired and trained new personnel.

^ Wrote policies and procedures which complied

with AABB and FDA requirements.

^ Created a donor program to supplement our ARC

blood inventory.

^ Trained and mentored college students training

for a career in laboratory science.

^ Created Internal Quality Measurements to assess

good risk management policies and procedures.