Kimberly Thacker
Wasilla,AK
Summary
ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 3 years of hospital laboratory experience and an additional 15 years of lab experience including 8 years as a Patient Services Supervisor. Knowledgeable in all areas of the lab.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP
Matsu Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Competent in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, and Blood Bank. Trained in Micro.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Interim Hematology Supervisor Apr 2024-July 2024
Patient Services Supervisor
Quest Diagnostics
01.2007 - 03.2020
- Responsible for daily operations of assigned territory of up to 60 employees at 40 locations.
- Tasks included talent acquisition, training, coaching and development of staff.
- Oversaw safety, maintenance and compliance of facilities.
- Scheduled and maintained appropriate staffing levels at all locations.
- Accurate time keeping for staff using Kronos.
- Supply management at all locations
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Worked with physicians and clients to ensure excellent customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK12-2022
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK08-2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Chemistry testing
- Urinalysis
- Hematology
- Bloodbank
- Instrument maintenance
- Specimen processing
- Specimen collection
- Problem Solving
- Excellent organizational skills
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP
Matsu Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Patient Services Supervisor
Quest Diagnostics
01.2007 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northeast State Community College
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