Rebekah Bakalyar
Summary
A diligent and reliable Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) with Tennessee state licensure and 9 years experience as a generalist in a busy hospital environment. Familiar with moderate- and high-complexity laboratory procedures and testing. Knowledgeable in CAP and CLIA standards for laboratory and point-of-care testing. Detail-oriented and skilled in time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
StoneCrest Medical Center
2023.06 - Current
- Perform testing in all areas of the lab, including Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, and Blood Bank.
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Consistently meet or exceed performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
- Train and mentor new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Educate students from local from local high schools who shadow healthcare workers as part of a health career pathway program.
- Facilitate appropriate handling and timely results reporting of reference lab tests.
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
StoneCrest Medical Center
2015.07 - 2023.06
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage, inventory and disposal.
- Quickly mastered Automated Machines and performed Quality Control Procedures
- Processed and analyzed clinical specimens, including urine, stool, CSF, sputum, genital swabs, peripheral blood, and tissues for laboratory testing.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Set up cultures and performed PCR testing.
- Trained laboratory students during their clinical rotations.
Point-of-Care Coordinator
StoneCrest Medical Center
2018.08 - 2021.12
- Improved patient care quality by implementing and overseeing point of care testing protocols.
- Developed customized policies and procedures for the management and oversight of all aspects related to point-of-care testing within the facility.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, minimizing downtime of point-of-care equipment and ensuring optimal functionality throughout the facility.
- Evaluated new technologies and instrumentation for potential integration into existing point-of-care systems, maximizing accuracy and efficiency in patient care services.
- Was responsible for initial training and annual competencies for all POC testing personnel.
- Monitored quality control and processed QC reports for all POC testing.
- Participated in CAP inspection at our facility as well as on an inspection team for other hospitals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05.2015
Skills
- Specimen handling, processing, and storage
- Basic phlebotomy procedure
- Preparation of reagents
- Lab equipment/analyzer maintenance
- Quality Control Procedures
- Interpretation of results
- HIPAA compliance
- Management of send-out testing procedure and results reporting
- MLS/MLT student training
- POCT competencies and training
- Testing in Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Blood Bank
Certification
MLS (ASCP)
Licensed Medical Laboratory Professional - State of Tennessee
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
StoneCrest Medical Center
2023.06 - Current
Point-of-Care Coordinator
StoneCrest Medical Center
2018.08 - 2021.12
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
StoneCrest Medical Center
2015.07 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Volunteer State Community College
MLS (ASCP)
Licensed Medical Laboratory Professional - State of Tennessee
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