KATRINA POLETSKI
CLS, MLS (ASCP) Clinical Informaticist
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Diligent Clinical Informatics Specialist adept at the development and implementation of information systems improvements demonstrated over five years of industry performance. Well-versed in driving patient care quality and optimizing workflow processes to foster efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Informatics Laboratory/Radiology
Dignity Health
Sacramento, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Implemented and evaluated new and modified informatics solutions, data structures and decision-support mechanisms to support stakeholders within healthcare contexts.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure successful adoption and optimization of the EHR system.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas for improvement in healthcare processes, operations, and outcomes.
- Created reports and dashboards that provided insights into patient care quality, utilization patterns, and cost savings initiatives.
- Provided technical support for clinicians using the EHR system, including troubleshooting software issues and resolving application errors.
- Optimized workflows by leveraging analytics capabilities of Clinical Information Systems.
- Integrated third party applications into EMRs for improved interoperability.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics
Sacramento, CA
10.2012 - 11.2018
- Effective analysis on various specimen types while following standard operating procedures
- Proficient use of microscopy, including fluorescent light microscopy
- Report patient results in a timely manner while ensuring compliance and patient safety
- Train, teach and mentor new and current employees
- Successfully operate, troubleshoot, maintain and run quality controls on major analyzers
- Contact and communicate with vendors regarding technical and troubleshooting support
- Engaged in assay and instrument validation of AU680 and Architect i2000 analyzers
- Successfully perform, analyze, and troubleshoot chemistry, special chemistry, and immunology tests.
Education
Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 09.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Microbiology/Clinical Laboratory Science -
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 08.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
Health Informatics
Ability To Multitask
Information Systems Improvements
Metrics Analysis
Patient Safety
Critical Thinking
Clinical Applications
Clinical Documentation
Project Implementation
Information Systems Improvements
Certification
Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Generalist (CLS), CA Department of Public Health, MTA00044411, 09/27/2012
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Informatics Laboratory/Radiology
Dignity Health
11.2018 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2012 - 11.2018
Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science -
San Jose State University
09.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Microbiology/Clinical Laboratory Science -
California State University-Sacramento
08.2007 - 12.2010
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