Karie Carolina Anderson
Summary
Clinical Laboratory Leader with extensive experience in high-complexity operations and regulatory compliance. Skilled in driving turnaround time improvements and fostering high-performing teams, ensuring patient safety while maintaining operational excellence. Proven ability to manage financial performance and optimize staffing through strategic use of enterprise systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Clinical Laboratory
Moses Cone Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall operations and quality of the site's clinical laboratory and phlebotomy department, overseeing >70 team members
- Ensures compliance with CAP, CLIA, TJC, FDA, and AABB regulatory standards and leads accreditation readiness efforts
- Leads and oversees laboratory renovation and automation line implementation as project manager
- Performs peer-driven CAP inspections within the Cone Health System
- Drives turnaround time (TAT) process improvements to enhance efficiency and patient care outcomes
- Manages budgeting, cost savings initiatives, and financial performance through the STRATA platform
- Leverages Workday for staffing optimization, workforce planning, and productivity outcomes
- Provides strategic leadership for laboratory operations, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives
- Oversees staffing, performance management, competency programs, and workforce development
Laboratory Supervisor
Moses Cone Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed daily laboratory operations in a high-complexity environment
- Ensured compliance with regulatory and quality standards
- Led staff supervision, scheduling, and competency oversight
- Maintained workflow efficiency and high-quality diagnostic services
Clinical Research Laboratory Supervisor
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Led CLIA-accredited and COLA-certified laboratory operations
- Developed study-specific laboratory protocols and processing workflows
- Oversaw staff training, hiring, and competency programs
- Coordinated specimen collection and research support services
Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist
Kindred Hospital of Greensboro
06.2011 - 09.2021
- Performed testing across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank, and Urinalysis
- Led training and competency of laboratory staff
- Ensured timely reporting of critical values and adherence to QA/QC standards
Research Laboratory Technician III
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Performed point-of-care testing and specimen processing
- Maintained QA/QC and regulatory compliance
- Supported research study execution and data management
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Capella University
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Winston-Salem State University
01-2018
Associate in Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Davidson County Community College
01-2011
Skills
- CAP/CLIA Compliance & Accreditation
- Laboratory Operations Leadership
- Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
- Regulatory Readiness (CAP, CLIA, TJC)
- Budgeting, Cost Savings & Financial Stewardship
- Staff Leadership & Workforce Optimization
- Laboratory Automation & Capital Projects
- Phlebotomy Operations Oversight
- TAT Improvement & Process Optimization
- STRATA
- UKG
- Workday Workforce Analytics
- Laboratory management
Certifications And Professional Affiliations
- ASCP Certification: MLT, 2011
- ASCP Certification: MLS, 2018
- Active Member, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Timeline
Manager, Clinical Laboratory
Moses Cone Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
Moses Cone Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Research Laboratory Supervisor
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2018 - 09.2021
Research Laboratory Technician III
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technologist
Kindred Hospital of Greensboro
06.2011 - 09.2021
Master of Health Administration -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Winston-Salem State University
Associate in Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Davidson County Community College