Debra Piper
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Nutrition Worker
Sioux Falls School District
04.2014 - Current
- Replenished supplies such as napkins and condiments and stocked snack carts and beverage coolers
- Prepared foods according food safety guidelines and department procedures
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Worked on the serving line efficiently and with a friendly attitude
- Worked as cashier with accuracy and with a friendly attitude toward those I served
Medical Technologist
Avera McKennan Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Avera Heart Hospital
09.2000 - 03.2009
- Identified and understood regulatory requirements to comply with laws and regulations
- Consulted with hospital leadership to keep expenses within departmental budget.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
- Trained new employees on the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements of the clinical laboratory
Medical Technologist
Central Plains Clinic
12.1989 - 09.2000
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Facility Safety
Timeline
Child Nutrition Worker
Sioux Falls School District
04.2014 - Current
Medical Technologist
Avera McKennan Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2010
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Avera Heart Hospital
09.2000 - 03.2009
Medical Technologist
Central Plains Clinic
12.1989 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
South Dakota State University