Kristina Harvey
Tarkio,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Director with a proven track record of professional clincal lab expertise, knowledge and experience. Ethical, reliable, proficient, team oriented, independent and motivated.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Directory
Community Hospital Association
Fairfax, MO
11.2023 - Current
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including budgeting, personnel management, equipment maintenance and purchasing.
- Developed and implemented laboratory policies and procedures.
- Supervised a team of lab technicians to ensure accuracy in test results.
- Conducted quality control checks on all lab instruments and materials.
- Provided technical guidance and training to staff members on lab protocols.
- Reviewed and approved all reports generated by the laboratory staff.
- Evaluated existing processes for efficiency improvements or cost savings initiatives.
- Consulted with pathologist for diagnosis upon discovery of abnormal cells.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Evaluated and processed biological specimens to support accurate and appropriate testing procedures.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations related to quality assurance standards.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Shennandoah Medical Center
Shenandoah, IA
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Collect and process patient specimens
- Review patient results along with comparison of previous patient data to verify possible discrepancies
- Conduct quality measures regarding all aspects of the lab from patient information, data, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations and technical troubleshooting
- Documented per laboratory standards and practice all required details as set forth by CLIA and the accrediting agency
- Perform chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, coagulation, phlebotomy, specimen processing, analyzer maintenance, proficiency testing, QA, QC
- Maintained HIPPAA compliance
Healthcare Recruiter
Titan Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Optimized vendor database systems to search for and streamline qualified candidates
- Identified and recruited qualified candidates
- Built and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals
- Educated prospective candidates
- Maintain customer service while working in an extremely fast paced, competitive market
Medical Laboratory Technician
Grape Community Hospital
Hamburg, IA
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Collect and process patient specimens
- Review patient results along with comparison of previous patient data to verify possible discrepancies
- Conduct quality measures regarding all aspects of the lab from patient information, data, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations and technical troubleshooting
- Documented per laboratory standards and practice all required details as set forth by CLIA and the accrediting agency
- Perform chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, coagulation, phlebotomy, specimen processing, analyzer maintenance, proficiency testing, QA, QC
- Maintained HIPPAA compliance
Medical Laboratory Technician
Trustaff Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Collect and process patient specimens
- Review patient results along with comparison of previous patient data to verify possible discrepancies
- Conduct quality measures regarding all aspects of the lab from patient information, data, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations and technical troubleshooting
- Documented per laboratory standards and practice all required details as set forth by CLIA and the accrediting agency
- Perform chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, coagulation, phlebotomy, specimen processing, analyzer maintenance, proficiency testing, QA, QC
- Maintained HIPPAA compliance
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cumberland Healthcare
Cumberland, WI
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Collect and process patient specimens
- Review patient results along with comparison of previous patient data to verify possible discrepancies
- Conduct quality measures regarding all aspects of the lab from patient information, data, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations and technical troubleshooting
- Documented per laboratory standards and practice all required details as set forth by CLIA and the accrediting agency
- Perform chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, coagulation, microbiology, phlebotomy, specimen processing, analyzer maintenance, proficiency testing, QA
- Maintained HIPPAA compliance
Medical Laboratory Technician
Westfields Hospital
New Richmond, WI
03.2013 - 11.2016
- Collect and process patient specimens
- Review patient results along with comparison of previous patient data to verify possible discrepancies
- Conduct quality measures regarding all aspects of the lab from patient information, data, quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations and technical troubleshooting
- Documented per laboratory standards and practice all required details as set forth by CLIA and the accrediting agency
- Perform chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology, coagulation, limited microbiology, phlebotomy, specimen processing, analyzer maintenance, proficiency testing, QA, QC, review monthly QC, lead tech UA/micro dept, reviewed and updated policies and procedures
- Maintained HIPPAA compliance
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05.2010
High School Diploma -
Cadott High School
Cadott, WI05.1995
Skills
- ASCP Certified
- Budget Management
- Laboratory Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Employee Supervision
- Contract Management
- Organizational Development
- Inventory Control
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Specimen collection and processing
- Ethical, reliable, accountable, proficient, committed
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Laboratory assay analysis, critical thinker
- Customer service
- MS Office
- Data Management
- Data Interpretation
Certification
ASCP - July 2010 - 2025
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Directory
Community Hospital Association
11.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Shennandoah Medical Center
02.2021 - 11.2023
Healthcare Recruiter
Titan Medical Staffing
09.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Grape Community Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Trustaff Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cumberland Healthcare
12.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Laboratory Technician
Westfields Hospital
03.2013 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Chippewa Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cadott High School
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