Deena Todd
Blanco,TX
Summary
Accomplished Laboratory Director adept at leading teams, managing budgets and accomplishing challenging goals. Excellent communicator and critical thinker with an organized approach. Bringing 32 years' experience in the field. Results-driven laboratory leader with remarkable planning, problem-solving and project management abilities. Resourceful and proactive with a focus on improving and streamlining all areas of operations to maximize lab effectiveness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Director
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Directed oversight of contract testing labs, remote labs and hospital lab and coordinated quality control policies and practices.
- Coordinated laboratory work with outside departments and facilities to keep specimens and results moving forward.
- Directed team performance, managed schedules and optimized workflow to maximize productivity.
- Developed and administered yearly budget totaling over one million dollars for hospital laboratory.
- Developed relationships and communicated with clients to explain proposals, present research findings or discuss project status.
- Maintained budget guidelines, approved all expenses and submitted timely financial reports..
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, Blood Bank and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- 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.
Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist
Mercy Willard
05.2002 - 07.2015
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Trained and supervised 30 laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, blood bank, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Assisted with laboratory research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results. Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
US Army Lab Tech
US Army
06.1992 - 04.2002
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work. Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC05.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
US Army Lab School
San Antonio, TX05.1997
Skills
- Report Writing Abilities
- Reading Comprehension
- Specimen Handling
- Customer Service Standards
- Strategic Goals
- Personnel Management
- Regulatory Standards
- Lab Testing
- Code Compliance
- Problem Identification
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Director
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician Generalist
Mercy Willard
05.2002 - 07.2015
US Army Lab Tech
US Army
06.1992 - 04.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
George Washington University, The
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
US Army Lab School
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