Jessica Linnebur

Testing for all Colorado HCA hospitals and free-standing ERs including;

• Culture setup and plate reading including but not limited to urine, blood, tissue, bone, throat, genital, and anaerobes.
• PCR on the Verigene for blood cultures, respiratory viruses. and Cepheid for CT/NG, Influenza, COVID, Group B, and C. diff.
• Biofire ME panels
• Gram stains and rapid testing including Legionella, Strep pneumonia, Strep A.
• Collaborated with team to develop innovative solutions for complex microbiological challenges.
• Analyzing current practices to ensure the best clinical practice and identifying areas of improvement in sample handling and storage and culture reading processes.
• Quality control testing and monitoring, maintenance and documentation as required.
• Maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
• Proficient in Virtuo, MALDI, Vitek 2

• Maintained accurate records ensuring compliance with company policies and CAP standards.
• Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
• Aided in the validation of Sysmex XN, and Echo instrumentation.
• Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
• Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
• Experience as Generalist evening coordinator and Hematology/Blood Bank coordinator.
• Experience with Sysmex XN, BCS XP, PFA, Vista, Osmometer, Rapid Point, & ECHO

• Generalist on evening and night shift.