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Rae Birts

Edmond,OK

Summary

Medical Technologist with many years of experience in Microbiology, Clinical Lab, Quality Assurance and Field Operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Technologist

Oklahoma Heart Hospital-North
Okc, OK
11.2021 - Current
  • Performs laboratory procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Blood Bank in accurate & timely manner.
  • Documents required information and communication of pertinent information to primary physician and direct care staff.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Assist in the laboratory and organizational compliance with regulatory agencies as standards relate to the services and responsibilities of the laboratory including infection control and safety.
  • Performs laboratory procedures accurately and precisely in accordance to established quality control policies pertinent to the procedure.
  • Performs laboratory procedures in the appropriate time frame based on defined turn-around-times.

Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Diagnostic Laboratory Of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Oversees staff and activities of the department, distributes/assigns work; determines priorities; schedules non-routine procedures; performs personnel related functions (hiring, firing, discipline, training, etc.)
  • Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques
  • May duplicate work of others to confirm test results
  • Re-evaluates methodology, makes recommended changes and assists in test interpretation
  • Determines if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated
  • Checks/approves all specialized and problem reports for accuracy
  • Initiates quality-control measures and monitors quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards
  • Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload
  • Completes special projects as requested, e.g., surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.,

Patient Service Supervisor

Diagnostic Laboratory Of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2014 - 01.2019
  • Supervise Edmond & Rural Oklahoma Patient Service Centers and In Office Phlebotomy Operations
  • Responsible for daily operations of all assigned facilities, PSC and IOPs
  • Perform site visits at all assigned PSCs/IOPs
  • Document findings
  • Prepare month-end reports
  • Investigate/resolves and responds to customer complaints appropriately and effectively
  • Prepares schedules with minimal overtime for employees and floaters
  • Maintains adequate coverage for all locations
  • Relocate/open/close PSCs and IOPs
  • Participate in interview, selection and hiring of new employees
  • Monitor on-going performance of employees; provide corrective action and counseling as required
  • Assist in growing volume of patients using the PSCs
  • Maintains relationships with clients assisting them with resolving any PSC & IOP issues as they arise
  • Ensure cooperation and maintain communication between Patients Services and other departments within DLO

Quality Assurance Specialist

Diagnostic Lab of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2011 - 08.2014
  • Perform scheduled function checks of laboratory equipment (pipette check, thermometer & timers)
  • Responsible for scheduling of vendors for instrument/equipment preventive maintenance
  • Collect & print QC records for supervisor to review
  • Assist with competency assessment programs & activities administered by supervisor to include retention of records under QA department control
  • Maintains technical procedures & policies under document control
  • Works closely with manager, supervisor, testing personnel & customer service personnel to resolve problems through all phases of testing
  • Assist with validation studies as needed
  • Responsible for implementation of new or revised Standard Operating Procedures.

Medical Technologist II

Diagnostic Lab of Oklahoma, IBMC Microbiology
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Accurately read, interpret and record results of laboratory test
  • Review and maintain daily, weekly, monthly and new lot QC
  • Communicates with Infectious Disease Doctors, nurses and State Health Department concerning investigation of pathogenic organisms
  • Performed validation studies on testing move from Core lab to IBMC lab
  • Performed Proficiency Testing.

Medical Technologist II

Diagnostic Lab of Oklahoma, Core Virology
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2007 - 08.2009
  • Performed various testing in the virology department to aide in the identification of the isolated virus
  • Performed daily,weekly,monthly and new lot QC
  • Assisted in training new employees when needed
  • Performed Profanely Testing
  • Performed secondary review of Proficiency Testing results
  • Assisted with the maintenance of reagents & supplies.

Education

No Degree - Microbiology

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.1994

Skills

Highly experienced Medical Technologist with over 30 years of lab experience who exhibits a positive, friendly attitude at all times

Timeline

Medical Technologist

Oklahoma Heart Hospital-North
11.2021 - Current

Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Diagnostic Laboratory Of Oklahoma
01.2019 - 11.2021

Patient Service Supervisor

Diagnostic Laboratory Of Oklahoma
08.2014 - 01.2019

Quality Assurance Specialist

Diagnostic Lab of Oklahoma
09.2011 - 08.2014

Medical Technologist II

Diagnostic Lab of Oklahoma, IBMC Microbiology
08.2009 - 09.2010

Medical Technologist II

Diagnostic Lab of Oklahoma, Core Virology
07.2007 - 08.2009

No Degree - Microbiology

University of Oklahoma

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Rose State College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Central Oklahoma

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