Irina Orestova-Heau

Worked at Molecular Diagnostic Department of University of Colorado Hospital for the last 10 year

-Performed high volume of diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens; interpreted, documented and reported tests results ( various molecular and rapid tests)

-Performed quarterly control testing, instruments maintenance and troubleshooting ( Roche cobas 6800, Panther, FilmArray Torch biofire, Cepheid GeneXpet/GeneXpert Infinity, LiAISON Diasorin, Geenius Bio-Rad)

-Complies with good laboratory practices and regulatory requirements ( recognized by management and peers through out years)

-Performed projects as assigned as well as serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed ( gathering together and tested samples for validations; created, tested and documented external QC pools; was part of CAP proficiency testing team; initiated updates for GI collection procedure/ paperwork for outpatients)

-Worked at Microbiology Department

Performed high volume of testing: plating, staining, reading plates, ID of microorganisms ( urine, genital, stool and blood cultures)

Maintained laboratory equipment and instrumentation, performed troubleshooting procedures as needed

-Created SOP for Urine culture reading, trained new employees on urine culture reading