Leslie McQueen
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Processing specialist with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering consistently high-quality results. Skilled in data analysis, process optimization, and regulatory compliance, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult & Pediatric Processing Specialist
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
02.2016 - Current
- Prepare both adult and pediatric specimens for testing inside a laboratory setting up to 300 patients per shift
- Prepare specimens such as placing in centrifuge, aliquoting, placing in appropriate testing containers, and adding specimens to LabCorp LCM/Epic requisitions
- Researching proper testing for ordering physicians and nurses
- Manning a one employee site using independent judgment on specimen requirements
- Helping hospital staff acquire tests, results, and requirements for specimen testing
- Process and pack all specimens according to SOP and DOT guidelines
- Documenting and resolving problem specimens
Support Services Laboratory Team Lead
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
05.2011 - 02.2016
- Leading and training a processing lab of up to 18 employees at a time
- Responsible for reviewing and assigning work for employees on a nightly and weekly basis
- Troubleshoot and assist department employees in resolving problems
- Performing specimen flow reports that are sent to corporate office nightly
- Keeping supervisor informed on employee work and behavior
- Process over 10,000 pieces of paperwork nightly for document imaging
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Specimen Accessioner
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
12.2006 - 05.2011
- Prepare laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory testing
- Unpacking specimens from various locations and routing by type to various staging areas
- Prepare specimens such as placing in centrifuge, aliquoting and placing in appropriate testing containers
- Prepare excess specimen samples for storage
- Documenting and resolving problem specimens
- Data entry based on tests ordered, specimens received, and where results are to be sent
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols and standards.
- Safeguarded patient privacy through diligent adherence to HIPAA regulations during all stages of the accessioning process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Biology
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO05.2009
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Hazardous material shipping and handling
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Fast-paced production
- Independent work
- Analytical planning
Accomplishments
Laboratory Corporation of America's Laboratorian of the Year for 2023.
Timeline
Adult & Pediatric Processing Specialist
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
02.2016 - Current
Support Services Laboratory Team Lead
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
05.2011 - 02.2016
Specimen Accessioner
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
12.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Biology
Maryville University
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