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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, WI
05.2010

High School Diploma -

Cadott High School
Cadott, WI
05.1995

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
Kristina Harvey