Lori Ferguson

Over 20+ years as a Clinical Medical Technologist with experience in every area from laboratory assistant to Director of Laboratory Services. Robust experience in interdisciplinary project management with excellent communication skills with all levels of clinical staff. Research and analytics used previously to review and improve blood product utilization within the hospital thereby reducing patient stay and operational costs. Fiscal responsibilities in capital and operational budget forecasting and labor management with an emphasis on meeting budgetary constraints with creative staffing solutions. Computer knowledge including Microsoft platforms with substantial Excel experience and various electronic medical record interfaces, electronic forms, and integrated platforms for online learning. Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to perform tasks efficiently under strict time demands.

Current role as Point of Care Coordinator working with care teams efficiently with friendly, adaptable, and collaborative focus to successfully devise solutions to complex problems. Experienced Technical Consultant for ER based moderately complex laboratory under CLIA and CAP accreditation involving coordination of new laboratory setting based on location, service line, and community need with responsibility for capital and operational budget forecast, policy writing, education materials, and training non-laboratory operators with focus on quality and regulatory standards. Proven process improvement efficiency utilizing emerging software available to streamline training creating faster onboarding of clinical staff with greater engagement and satisfaction.

• American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2000
• The Chancellor’s List, 2004/2005 and 2005/2006
• Phi Kappa Phi, 2000-present
• Dean’s List, 1997-1999

Currently Secretary of Santa Fe Pony Club an equestrian educational organization that teaches sportsmanship, stewardship, and horse management.