Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Key Contributions
Supervisor Performance Appraisal
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Sadie Zachary

Sadie Zachary

Medical Lab Scientist (MT)
Houston,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician with over 20 years experience performing complex testing in a clinical laboratory setting. Recognized by superiors for accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Michael E. Debakey VA MC
01.2017 - Current
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues and hospital staff by diligently maintaining knowledge of relevant diagnostic tests, procedures, and best practices.
  • Performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis, confirm test results and provide physician with necessary data to determine presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease
  • Improved turnaround times for test results through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Reduced turnaround time for test results by prioritizing tasks and coordinating with medical team effectively.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current with industry advancements and maintaining top-notch technical skills.
  • Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.

Medical Laboratory Specialist

U.S. Army
10.2004 - 08.2010
  • Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
  • Assisted in evaluation and validation of new equipment and reagents, ensuring optimal performance before implementing in daily operations.
  • Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and lab procedures, including maintaining cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
  • Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.

Active Duty Soldier

U.S. Army
07.2003 - 08.2010
  • Established daily production priorities, created workflow schedule, delegated tasks and ensured annual maintenance actions were completed on-time with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Maintained detailed logs and documentation of data for tests, procedures and maintenance performed.
  • Mentored junior soldiers in career progression strategies, enhancing their professional growth opportunities within military structure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dual Degree: Biology & Social Science

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
01.2014

Associate of Science - Health Science Lab. Technology

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Washington, DC
01.2009

Health Science Lab. Technology - Health Science Lab. Technology

Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, TX
2004

Skills

  • Blood bank expertise
  • Microbiology expertise
  • Chemistry expertise
  • Hematology & Coagulation background
  • Urinalysis expertise
  • Quality Control & Equipment Maintenance
  • HIPPA, CLIA & OSHA compliance
  • Professional Patient Care
  • Toxicology knowledge
  • Phlebotomy knowledge
  • Shipping expertise

Certification

MLS (ASCP) Certification, 254443, 11/2024

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Michael E. Debakey VA MC
01.2017 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2017

Medical Laboratory Specialist

U.S. Army
10.2004 - 08.2010

Active Duty Soldier

U.S. Army
07.2003 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Dual Degree: Biology & Social Science

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Associate of Science - Health Science Lab. Technology

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Health Science Lab. Technology - Health Science Lab. Technology

Academy of Health Sciences

Key Contributions

  • Performed supervisory review of test results and Quality Control.
  • Trained Laboratory students from the Academy of Health Sciences Phase II program and newly assigned personnel in section procedures.
  • Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for specimen processing in accordance with the guidelines of US Army Standards Health Services Command and Defense medical Information System standards, as well as the accreditation standards of AABB, CAP, JC, FDA, CLIP/CLIA.
  • Extensive experience performing testing and maintenance on Clinitek Advantus, LH500, Acti-Diff, Sysmex (CA-500, XN-10), Rapidpoint 405, Vitros 350, AXSYM, Architect (Plus,16000,and 8000), Variant,Cellavision, Stago, Iris, Osmometer, DXC800, DXI800, DXH900, PFA100, VerifyNow, STarMax, TEG, Hemocue, Sediplast, IQ200Sprint, AX4030 and many more.

Supervisor Performance Appraisal

  • In her current MOS as a 68K Medical Laboratory Technician her attention to detail was so precise that she was selected over her peers to work alone and unsupervised on night shifts, having full run of a high complexity medical lab where her skills were used to their best degree. She has an unwavering mature attitude and work ethic that sets her apart from her peer group and senior medical professionals. She has a way about people and a constantly positive attitude, no matter what the situation. She will excel., CPT Gerald G. Kellar, MS Commanding Lab Officer
  • She exhibits an unquestionable desire for self-improvement and an exceptional work ethic. She has a positive attitude and displays a willingness to go the extra mile to perform any task asked of her. She is dedicated and dependable, and has demonstrated outstanding ability to work independently., MAJ Felix Ortiz, MS Laboratory Manager
  • Sadie is a highly motivated individual who constantly seeks opportunities for professional development and personal growth. She is incredibly intelligent and is an effective communicator. She is also a well-organized individual that can manage multiple competing tasks and requirements with ease., CPT Shawn J. Defries,MS MEDDAC Company Commander
  • Sadie displays a high degree of maturity and dedication. At the rank of SPC she is entrusted to run the laboratory's night shift. Her bearing and desire for self-improvement are exactly what we need in our officers., Deaton, Michael A COL, MC Field Grade Hospital Commander
Sadie ZacharyMedical Lab Scientist (MT)