Kristine (Anna) Brodrick

• Chemistry Supervisor for 1 1/2 years
• Chemistry lead/ student liaison for 2 years
• Evening shift lead for 1 1/2 years
• Supports testing efficiency by monitoring and refilling required supplies
• Interprets, documents, and reports test results for patient care
• Ensures quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
• Performs 6-month linearity's and comparison testing
• Performs Proficiency testing as per inspection protocol
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
• Follows safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
• Assists in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
• Prepares reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
• Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
• Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
• Maintains data integrity and reporting accuracy through adherence to documentation requirements.
• Inoculates bacteriological media with organisms such as E.Coli and Staphyloccous Aureus.
• Performs cell counts and manual differentials on body fluids and blood
• Performs automated and manual Urinalysis testing
• Performs simple and complex Blood Bank Testing of specimens such as blood typing, antibody identification, antigen testing, cross-matching compatible units for transfusion, and emergency issue of blood products and components in trauma situations
• Keeps all areas clean and well organized
• Knowledge of automation

- Ortho Vision

- Sysmex XN

- Biofire

- Cepheid

- Iris IQ and Iris Velocity

- Siemens Clinitek

- ABL Radiometer

- GEM 8000

- Roche Cobas 6000

- Roche Pro's

• Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
• Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
• Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
• Interpreted, documented, and reported test results
• Performed proficiency testing as required
• Safeguarded quality adherence through consistent quality control and quality assurance testing
• Hematology, urinalysis, Chemistry, and Blood Bank departments
• Knowledge of automation

- Auwi Atlas

- Provue

- SP 1000i

- Vitros 5600

- Vitek

• Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
• Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Prepared snacks and meals.