Kala Stovall

• Hiring and training all incoming Specimen Processors.
• Perform quality audits as necessary.
• Help coordinate workflow to ensure finish time objectives and production goals are met. Make
scheduling changes when required.
• Consult with all other Specimen Processors on problems and questions.
• Coordinate the resolution to processing related errors.
• Help Supervisor enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Keep Supervisor informed of problems and issues.
• Interpreting results reporting data, compiling information in graphs and documents, and recording
results into a system
• Providing administrative assistance, assisting department staff with projects helping faculty with special
request.
• Keeping records maintaining accurate records of activities, keeping inventory for laboratory supplies,
and preparing daily reports.
• Monitor, order, receive, restock, and distribute essential lab supplies such as dry ice, CO2 gas, liquid
nitrogen and basic reagents such as ethanol.
• Ensure basic equipment maintenance including, disinfecting bio-safety cabinets, topping up water in
incubators, cleaning centrifuges, and defrosting freezers according is fulfilled per service contract and
escalate issues as necessary.
• Assist with receiving/notification/distribution of packages and tenant move ins/ special deliveries.
• Keep lab common areas tidy and ready to use.
• Coordinate support for current or future premium services ensuring a high level of tenant satisfaction.
• Report any equipment or facility malfunctions.
• Log/document activities and maintenance to ensure alignment with lab operations manager's priorities.
• Works with management to coordinate and manage facility improvement projects and actively participates on committees and ? or meetings concerning improvement to departmental facilities.

Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and coordinating schedules.

• Optimized employee scheduling by analyzing patterns in workload distribution, resulting in reduced overtime costs.
• Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
• Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
• Monitored and updated inventory levels and maintained accurate records of inventory and stock movements.

• Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
• Processed high volumes of time-sensitive specimens without compromising accuracy or quality standards under tight deadlines.
• Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately processing and labeling specimen samples.
• Streamlined specimen processing workflows to improve turnaround times and ensure timely delivery of results to clients.
• Increased patient satisfaction by ensuring specimens were processed accurately and swiftly.
• Reduced specimen contamination, strictly adhering to sterilization protocols.
• Reduced processing errors, thoroughly reviewing and verifying specimen labels and requisition forms.

Receive and process laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples
• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and labeling
• Enter data into the laboratory information system, including patient demographics and test orders
• Ensure that all specimens are handled and stored properly, including maintaining appropriate
temperatures and following safety protocols
• Distribute specimens to appropriate laboratory departments for testing
• Perform quality control checks on specimens and equipment
• Maintain accurate records of specimen processing and distribution
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies
• Adhere to all laboratory policies and procedures, including HIPAA regulations
• This includes assisting clients and phlebotomists with inquiries pertaining to specimens requirements
and test turnaround times.
• This includes cleaning and maintaining the laboratory and all equipment used.
• Training all incoming Specimen Processors.
• Perform quality audits as necessary.
• Help coordinate workflow to ensure finish time objectives and production goals are met. Make
scheduling changes when required.
• Consult with all other Specimen Processors on problems and questions.
• Coordinate the resolution to processing related errors.
• Help Supervisor enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Keep Supervisor informed of problems and issues.

• Ensured compliance with all relevant safety protocols while handling biohazardous materials during specimen processing tasks.

• Scanned documentation and entered into the database.
• Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Outlined the appropriate process and procedures necessary to fulfill and complete inquiries.
• Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
• Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
• Reduced turnaround time for projects with accurate and timely data entry, contributing to overall company success.
• Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
• Increased data accuracy by diligently inputting and verifying information from various sources.
• Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
• Streamlined processes by implementing effective data entry techniques and tools, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.