Michael Hilbert

Worked a variety of staffing assignments at various sized hospitals, focusing mainly on critical access facilities and medium sized rural and urban facilities.

• Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Adhered to safety standards while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
• Collected and prepared clinical specimens for analysis.
• Reviewed medical orders for completeness and accuracy prior to testing.
• Ensured accuracy of results by evaluating quality control data.
• Performed laboratory tests, such as blood counts, urinalysis and culture tests, to detect abnormalities in patients' samples.
• Analyzed specimens following quality control measures for accurate results.
• Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
• Prepared specific send-out lab samples for shipping to outside vendors.
• Communicated with teammates and various departments within facility for smooth transfer of information and operations.
• Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
• Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
• Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
• Maintained strict adherence to laboratory quality control and assurance measures, reducing error rates significantly.

• Worked a variety of staffing assignments at various sized hospitals, focusing mainly on critical access facilities and medium sized rural and urban facilities.

• Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, including calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Maintained records of all test methods used in the laboratory environment.
• Conducted quality control checks on samples for accuracy and precision.
• Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Ensured that all regulatory standards were met during laboratory operations.
• Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Ordered supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels in the lab.
• Documented changes or modifications made to laboratory procedures and instruments.
• Coordinated external contract services related to laboratory sample analysis.
• Evaluated test results and determined appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Assisted with troubleshooting instrumentation problems as necessary.
• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the lab, including staffing and scheduling of personnel.

• Worked travel assignments at various facilities, with duties including laboratory supervisor at two facilities.
• Assisted with the training of new personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Participated in continuing education activities such as seminars or workshops related to medical technology advancements.
• Monitored inventory levels of chemicals and reagents necessary for accurate testing processes.
• Analyzed test results for accuracy and prepared reports for physicians.
• Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as CLIA.
• Identified discrepancies in test results that may indicate errors in specimen collection or processing methods.
• Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
• Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
• Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.

• Fulfilled various temporary staffing contracts with some breaks in employment to fulfill temporary or permanent employment through direct hire.

Direct hire temporary employee performing generalist duties within the laboratory. Also worked September 2009-december 2009 at this facility.

• Worked as a generalist bench tech, first as a direct temporary hire between 04/2008-06/2008 and 08/2008-10/2008 as well as a permanent position from 12/2009-1/2011.
• Duties during my permanent employment included maintaining the chemistry department and monitoring and establishing QC ranges for the department as well as generalist duties throughout the laboratory.

• Direct hire temporary employee with generalist duties in all areas of the lab including writing new procedures and competency tests for various point of care tests being used and or implemented.

Fulfilled temporary staffing contracts at various facilities as a generalist in various areas of the laboratory.

• Generalist tech working all areas of the laboratory.

• Generalist working all areas of the laboratory.

• Generalist bench tech working in all areas of the laboratory.