Krista Echols
Nolensville,TN
Summary
Applied leadership and management skills in a high-volume, high-complexity oncology testing environment that focuses on quality, process improvement, productivity, inclusion, and team-building skills that align with the company's mission. Strong business and financial acumen.
Healthcare management skills include strategic planning, change management, performance improvement, financial analysis and budgeting, project planning methods with project management, quality metrics, and strong research skills. Leadership skills include conflict management and resolution, employee development, mentoring, and training; interdisciplinary team-building and coaching, strong verbal and written communication skills.
Driven QA professional offering dynamic understanding of manual and automated testing strategies. Highly communicative and experienced in data analysis.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cytogenetics Technician, Quality Assurance Analyst
LabCorp
Brentwood, TN
04.2019 - Current
- Built and maintain MS Access database to capture quality assurance data capable of reporting monthly quality metrics.
- Created and maintain quality dashboards. Collect, analyze, and report key performance indicators of quality for cytogenetics department.
- Bench technician capable of performing all laboratory pre-analytic phases of cytogenetics testing.
- Corrected identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows within cell harvesting and slide banding areas of cytogenetics.
- Troubleshoot quality issues: Revise SOPs and QC forms through Doc Control as needed for cytogenetics department.
- Relationship and team builder, strategic thinker, results focused.
Stem Cell Processing Technologist
Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Remove, process, and cryo-preserve stem cells from donor matched blood and marrow products for transplant in pediatric and adult leukemia patients
- Maintain integrity of donor certifications, Id Ms and all other health information related to donor suitability and outcomes tracking.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Cytogenetics Laboratory Lead
NeoGenomics Laboratories
Nashville, TN
09.2008 - 08.2018
- Supervise bench technologists, accessioning, and lab assistants for oncology and hereditary genetics laboratory.
- Oversee daily operations of accessioning, wet lab, logistics, and client relations.
- Responsible for all wet lab functions including purchasing, inventory, assay and process integrity, reagent validation, and all cytogenetics bench duties.
- QC checks, validations, and SOP creation for growing company.
- Maintain all QC logs, maintenance, and calibrations on instruments and incubators.
- Train personnel in the positions of lab assistant, accessioner, and licensed wet lab tissue and bone marrow processors.
Cytogenetics Technician, Trainee
LabCorp
Brentwood, TN
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Set up, culture, and harvest bone marrow samples for chromosome analysis.
- Prepared slides for chromosome banding / staining.
Job Cost Accountant
Mastec
Nashville, TN
02.2002 - 08.2007
- Performed job-cost accounting for telecommunications company construction jobs.
- Maintained employee time for payroll processing
- Managed the accounts payable, end of month reconciliation, and inventory analysis.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation.
- Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs.
Full Charge Accounting Administrator, Contract
Tabouli's Restaurant
Nashville, TN
02.1990 - 11.1999
- Filed state and local sales taxes.
- Performed profit and loss statements with double entry ledger maintenance.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with owners to process business transactions.
- Identified and suggested remedies for areas of improvement based on detailed daily reports and analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Leadership
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 06.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Volunteer State Community College
03.2006 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University Global
Aurora, Colorado 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Group presentations
Quality assurance
Lean Manufacturing
Data analysis
Extensive Organizational Skills
Staff education and training
Performance improvement
Project Management
Certification
Certifications and Licenses
Timeline
Master of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University Global
08.2021 - Current
Cytogenetics Technician, Quality Assurance Analyst
LabCorp
04.2019 - Current
Stem Cell Processing Technologist
Centennial Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Leadership
East Tennessee State University
06.2018 - 05.2021
Cytogenetics Laboratory Lead
NeoGenomics Laboratories
09.2008 - 08.2018
Cytogenetics Technician, Trainee
LabCorp
09.2007 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Volunteer State Community College
03.2006 - 12.2006
Job Cost Accountant
Mastec
02.2002 - 08.2007
Full Charge Accounting Administrator, Contract
Tabouli's Restaurant
02.1990 - 11.1999