Kelly Sawyer

• I performed testing, calibrations, validations and maitenance in all areas of the laboratory with a concentration in Blood Bank.
• In Chemistry I performed testing on Dimensions, Tosoh, Osmometer, pH meter and POCT on glucometer and iStat.
• Hematology analyzer was an HMX, Coulter LH 750 and ACT 5 as a back up. I performed manual CSF and manual Semen Analysis. I also performed automated semen analysis on an MES SQA Vision, as well.
• In Coagulation I performed testing on Sysmec 570 analyzer and we had a Siemens PFA 100 anaylzer as well.
• Urinalysis was performed on a Cobas and automated qualitative hCG on a clinitek.
• In Microbiology I implemented the Cepheid analyzers, performing testing, calibration, validation and correlation testing. I reviewed/audited results per SOP. Performed stat gram stains and wet preps.
• Blood bank was a manual process. I performed Quality Control, quarterly maintenance and preformed daily reviews.
• Performed dozens of manual serology kit tests.

• Worked as a generalist in all lab areas.
• Performed patient testing, calibrations, validations and correlations and proficiency testing on ACT 5 hematology analyzer.
• Performed,calibration,testing and maintenance on a Clinitek urinalysis analyzer.
• Performed microbiology set ups and wet preps.
• Processed samples for reference samples.
• Contracted to run a stat hematology lab within an Oncology office.
• I registered patients, performed phlebotomy, assisted in bone marrows and performed hematology testing on Coulter HMX.
• Business grew and a phlebotomist was assigned to assist! It was my duty to oversee the daily running of the lab and maintain all instruments and record keeping within regulations.

Worked in all areas of the lab as a generalist.

Calibrated, correlated, maintained and tested hematology samples on a Beckman Coulter and performed manual differentials.

Ames Clinitek was the Urinalysis analyzer used for patient testing.

Performed manual KOH wet preps.

Initiated, validated, correlated and performed Coagualtion testing using Coaguchek hand held anaylzer.

Processed samples for reference lab.

Performed phlebotomy and patient registeration.

• I teach support staff good laboratory practices through quality control and documentation
• I collaborate with the Medical Director to develop and implement standard operating procedures in compliance with CLIA regulations
• I work with support staff to develop and implement efficient processes
• I review lab documentation monthly for Planned Parenthood locations providing a written audit of the findings
• I advise/consult on purposed patient testing procedures.

• As a generalist in the lab, I worked in all areas of the lab and all shifts providing quality care through precise and accurate testing
• I enjoyed performing analyzer maintenance and troubleshooting, especially on night shift
• I was a lead tech on night shift performing calibrations and quality control on numerous analyzers
• As lead tech it was my responsibility to address concerns of support staff and doctors
• In addition, all work performed on my shift was ultimately my responsibility
• I participated in point of care instruction and audited nursing documentation
• I was an active participant in team building and morale building activities like lab week celebrations and potlucks
• I participated in Quality Assurance program performing testing and documentation
• I sought out learning opportunities like pipette and thermometer calibrations, teaching lab computer classes to support staff, blood gas specimen stability studies, coagulation studies, scheduling staff etc
• I reviewed quality control and patient results for accuracy
• I performed manual and automated testing in all departments.

• I was a student lab tech and team member of a 30 person chemistry department
• I processed specimens, tested patient specimens and performed quality control
• I maintained chemistry analyzers through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting when applicable
• I documented duties per department protocol
• I strengthened my chemistry skills.

• Performed phlebotomy, specimen processing, patient testing and quality control testing.
• Worked as a generalist in chemistry, urinalysis, hematology and serology.

• Worked all shifts as a generalist.
• I worked in Chemistry, Serology, Hematology, Blood bank, Coagulation and Urinalysis.
• Started the first home draw phlebotomy program.
• Performed phlebotomy, therapeutic phlebotomies and bleeding times.