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
Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls, SD
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