Meredith Bandelli
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled Point of Care Specialist with relevant experience in overseeing testing activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and providing training on point-of-care testing procedures. Display strong leadership capabilities, adept at cross-functional collaboration and fostering positive team dynamics. Proven track record in improving operational efficiencies while maintaining high quality care for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Point of Care Specialist
Quest Diagnostics
Neptune City, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Update and maintain all policies and procedures for POCT platforms to comply with all accreditation and regulatory agencies
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient Point of Care processes.
- Perform quality assurance checks on all documents associated with the implementation and maintenance of a successful Point-of-Care program.
- Assist with troubleshooting technical issues related to Point of Care equipment.
- Provide educational training and support for staff in the use of Point of Care systems and devices.
- Collaborate with IT department to ensure secure access to patient records via Point of Care systems.
- Perform all new meter validations and submit to Medical Director for approval proir to patient use
- Complete monthly IQCPs for all POCT platforms
- Manage inventory levels for supplies needed by Point of Care teams.
- Monitor Point of Care compliance standards and regulations and reported monthly metrics to departments using POCT platforms
- Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics
Neptune City, NJ
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Calibrated instruments regularly according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Prepared reagents and solutions used in laboratory tests according to standard recipes.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
- Investigated discrepancies between test results obtained by different technicians or laboratories.
- Trained other personnel on the proper operation of lab instruments, specimen collection techniques, and quality control procedures.
- Interpreted data generated by automated instrumentation systems.
- Assisted pathologists in preparing slides for microscopic examination.
- Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Worthington Biochemical Corporation
Lakewood, NJ
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Created SOPs related to the Quality Control process in order to ensure consistent application across multiple departments.
- Assisted with training new Quality Control Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Audited finished products against applicable industry standards before releasing them for shipment.
- Inspected incoming material for conformity to established requirements prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Provided with Lean Six Sigma courses.
Education
Certification - Medical Laboratory Science
Florence M Cook School of MLS
Neptune City06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05-2016
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Operational Efficiency
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- New Hire Training
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership Skills
- Improvement Recommendations
- RALS Trained
- EPIC Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Point of Care Specialist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2022 - 06.2023
Quality Assurance Analyst
Worthington Biochemical Corporation
09.2016 - 08.2022
Certification - Medical Laboratory Science
Florence M Cook School of MLS
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgian Court University