RAMIE CALLAHAN
Madison Regional Health
Madison,SD
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician with over 20 years of clinical laboratory experience enhancing patient care through precise testing and workflow optimization. Expertise in laboratory operations, Laboratory Information Systems, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to resolve issues and improve processes, supporting efficient laboratory operations.
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician / Lead Coagulation Technician
14 Years 1 Month- Serve as Lead Coagulation Technician, coordinating coagulation testing processes and resolving technical and workflow issues to ensure timely, accurate patient results.
- Perform laboratory testing across multiple disciplines while maintaining compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards.
- Supported laboratory information system (LIS) workflows through accurate documentation, review, and management of laboratory data to ensure data integrity. Experience with Epic Beaker.
- Collaborated with phlebotomists, laboratory personnel, and healthcare providers to resolve specimen and workflow issues, enhancing laboratory operations.
- Train and onboard new laboratory employees, developing competency and promoting standardized procedures.
- Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and troubleshooting efforts, contributing to enhanced laboratory performance and improved patient care.
Medical Laboratory Technician
3 Years 5 Months- Performed laboratory testing across multiple disciplines while adhering to established quality standards.
- Streamlined specimen processing in collaboration with phlebotomy staff to enhance collection and handling accuracy.
- Supported specimen processing and collaborated with phlebotomy staff to ensure proper collection and handling.
- Facilitated troubleshooting of laboratory processes and ensured compliance with established procedures for reliable test results.
- Coordinated with laboratory staff to optimize workflow efficiency, contributing to high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Skills
Clinical Laboratory Operations
Laboratory Information Systems
Laboratory Workflow Analysis
Quality assurance
SOP development
Process Improvement
Problem resolution
Cross-functional teamwork
Staff training
Training documentation
Certification
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical abilities
- Experience collaborating across departments
- Commitment to continuous process improvement and exceptional patient care
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician / Lead Coagulation Technician
Madison Regional Health
07.2012 - CurrentRead More
Medical Laboratory Technician
Sanford Laboratories
05.2007 - 10.2010Read More
Mitchell Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Laboratory Technician
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