Kristen Gallucci
East Haven,CT
Summary
Professional intake specialist with significant experience in specimen accessioning, tracking, and administrative duties. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Expertise in communication, problem-solving, and data management, ensuring efficient and effective service. Known for reliability and flexibility in supporting organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Intake Specialist
Yale New Haven Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the receipt and distribution of orders for molecular and IHC testing.
- Meticulously review specimens, requisitions, and reports, verifying patient identity and ensuring complete documentation.
- Request, accession, and track pathology blocks and slides as well as order NGS testing utilizing laboratory information systems in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Liaise with Yale University Surgical Pathology's Clinical Intake staff, histotechnicians, and faculty to ensure the best patient care.
- Assisted Tumor Profiling Coordinator with refining and updating Case Intake SOPs through targeted training sessions.
- Offer insights and expertise on TPL pre-analytical workflow during AP beaker build meetings.
- Facilitate prompt support for clients, clinicians, and staff by overseeing telephone and email inquiries.
Lead Blood Gas Technician
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2023
- Receive and accession blood gas samples in Beaker.
- Prepare and process samples within clinical time requirements.
- Call back all critical values within 30 minutes.
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance on equipment to ensure accurate, reliable test results.
Phlebotomist-Outpatient
Yale New Haven Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Collected blood samples from patients using various venipuncture techniques.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns to enhance comfort during sample collection.
- Registered patients, ordered tests, and trained new staff in Epic.
- Maintained accurate records and adequate inventory levels of supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French, Minor in English
Rhode Island College
Providence, RICertificate - Phlebotomy
Community College of Rhode Island
Providence, RISkills
- Three years in tumor profiling case management
- Specimen accessioning and tracking
- Epic, Beaker, and CoPath
- Self-motivated team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Employee training
- Strong organizational skills
Timeline
Case Intake Specialist
Yale New Haven Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Lead Blood Gas Technician
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist-Outpatient
Yale New Haven Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - French, Minor in English
Rhode Island College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Community College of Rhode Island