MA CLAUDIA DE LARA

• Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.
• Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.
• Identified and reported issues affecting test performance.
• Evaluated and assessed lab equipment to resolve malfunctions and restore functionality.
• Promoted and enforced compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Evaluated test system performance and corrected issues to address underperformance.
• Applied established policies and procedures to performed assays of biological specimens.
• Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
• Operated, calibrated or maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
• Established or monitored quality assurance programs or activities to drive accuracy of laboratory results.
• Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal and external regulations.

• Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
• Maintained accurate records of patient test results and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
• Conducted quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of testing equipment.
• Calibrated laboratory instruments and prepared reagents according to established protocols.
• Followed strict quality control procedures to deliver accurate test results.

Devices Trained: NOVA, Clinitek Status, GEM blood gas analyzer, ACT Signature Elite, Alere HgbA1c, LIAT, Covid and Strep Test

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the Point of Care testing programs in assigned area
• Facilitates and manages the initiation of new programs
• Identifies existing Point of Care Testing programs system wide and implements consolidation and standardization strategy goals as directed by the Point of Care Medical Director
• Monitors quality control records and reviews for trends
• Conducts audits and mock inspections to ensure compliance and accreditation readiness
• Prepares for and participates in accreditation inspections/surveys
• Develops action plan/response to deficiencies
• Qualification documentation of testing personnel, training records, competency assessment, proficiency testing surveys, CAP test activity list, Lab Director sites visits, instrument verification/correlation/calibration verification, test procedure development/revision/review, etc
• Acts as a Point of Care compliance educator and consultant to clinical operational staff.

Generalist: Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis

Machines Trained: Hematology: DXHi Beckman Coulter, ACL Top (Coagulation), Starstet (ESR Machine)

Chemistry: AU5822 Chemistry Analyzer, DXI Beckman Coulter, ADVIA Centaur XP-Immunoassay System,

DX100 (HgbA1c Machine)

Urinalysis: iRICELL Machine (iChem Velocity; iQ200 Elite), Viva Pro E System (Urine Specimen Validity)

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents preventive maintenance, procedures and instrument functions
• Performs Laboratory tests and procedures, with independent judgment and minimal supervision
• Documents results to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements
• Handles varying workloads while maintaining accuracy at all times

Devices Trained: NOVA, Clinitek Status, ACT Signature Elite

Job Responsibilities:

• New machines validations
• Data entering in RALS

STAT LAB (Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Coagulation)

Machines Trained: Clinitek Advantus (Urinalysis Machine), KC 4 Delta (Coagulation Machine), Beckman Coulter AU 680 (Chemistry Machine), Advia 120 (Hematology Analyzer

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises general workflow, maintenance of equipment as well as quality control and day- to – day running of the laboratory
• Organize and manage the workflow in the laboratory
• Coordinate activities throughout the laboratory
• Monitor outputs and keep records of workflow and usage of supplies
• Supervise the ordering and delivery of new supplies
• Test and calibrate equipment to ensure optimum results, monitor chemistry equipment
• Make risk assessments for the laboratory and ensure that the company’s Health and Safety policy is observed

• Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.
• Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
• Operated, calibrated or maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.

• Machines Trained: Elecsys, Sysmex 1000i, Xpand
• STAT LAB: Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Serology

• Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
• Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.

• Maintained detailed records and completed regular reports for operations, accounting and human resources needs.
• Maintained compliance with laboratory, company and legal regulations.
• Defined priorities, delegated tasks and planned workflow for laboratory personnel.
• Established and managed quality control program covering laboratory activities.
• Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.