Rebecca Martinez-Varela
TUCSON,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Technical Coordinator with strong organizational skills in laboratory operations. Known for implementing standard operating procedures and maintaining compliance, driving improvements in patient safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Coordinator/Medical Laboratory Scientist
Banner-University Cancer Center
Tucson, AZ
10.2018 - Current
- Supervise daily operations of the General Laboratory, including employee functions, technical issues, and problem resolutions.
- Ensure Gen Lab compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintain inspection readiness.
Medical Laboratory Specialist
American Red Cross Blood Services
Tucson, Arizona
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted ABO/Rh testing, resolving discrepancies and identifying antibodies through routine and complex methodologies.
Performed direct antiglobulin tests and elutions to support antibody identification.
Executed antibody titration to quantify antibody levels accurately.
Medical Technologist
Northwest Medical Center/Urgent Care
Tucson, AZ
11.2012 - 07.2017
- Verified new assays or instruments through execution of linearity, accuracy, precision checks and established new standard operating procedures to guarantee accurate test performance.
Medical Technologist
Tucson Heart Hospital
Tucson, AZ
06.2001 - 11.2012
- Review quality control measures within all lab departments, guaranteeing instruments deliver accurate and precise results during patient testing.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration Emphasis in Health Care Mgt.
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2013
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ05-1988
Skills
- Laboratory compliance
- Standard operating procedures
- Patient safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Resource identification
- Decision-making
Timeline
Technical Coordinator/Medical Laboratory Scientist
Banner-University Cancer Center
10.2018 - Current
Medical Laboratory Specialist
American Red Cross Blood Services
07.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Technologist
Northwest Medical Center/Urgent Care
11.2012 - 07.2017
Medical Technologist
Tucson Heart Hospital
06.2001 - 11.2012
Master of Arts - Public Administration Emphasis in Health Care Mgt.
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Pima Medical Institute