SANDRA GALAVIZ

Currently serving as Laboratory Manager for Del Sol Medical Center

• Successfully oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
• Directly involved in regulatory compliance and inspection preparation with agencies such as CAP and TJC.Facilitate inspections at CAP-affiliated laboratories to ensure compliance
• Manage personnel file updates, follow-ups on training, and human resource operations
• Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
• Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
• Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
• Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
• Coordinated staff training programs to keep abreast of advances in scientific knowledge relevant to the field.
• Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
• Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on technical skills development and career growth opportunities.
• Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
• Enhanced laboratory safety by conducting regular inspections and updating safety training materials as needed.
• Conducted periodic performance reviews for staff members, offering constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
• Managed a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper handling of lab equipment.
• Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
• Successfully completed multiple projects within tight deadlines, showcasing strong project management skills in the laboratory setting.
• Evaluated new technologies and equipment to identify potential upgrades that could improve overall lab performance.
• Reduced turnaround time for sample analysis through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

• Comply with lesson plans
• Impart subjects of Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology/Serology, Phlebotomy, Coagulation, advanced MLT topics, and Urinalysis
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, updating grade books regularly for timely evaluations and feedback.
• Attended professional development workshops to stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in the field of education.
• Presented complex information clearly using visual aids, analogies, and real-world examples for deeper comprehension.
• Enhanced student understanding of complex scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and demonstrations.

Successfully worked in the Blood Bank Department at a level one trauma center for 14 years.

• Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
• Responded to traumas, mass transfusion activations, and emergency release of blood products.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory n such as antibody identification, and elutions.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
• Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
• Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
• Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep the area clean and orderly.
• Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
• Adapted quickly to changes in test protocols or methodologies, maintaining productivity during periods of transition.
• Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
• Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
• Trained numerous coworkers and students for UTEP, EPCC, and SWU
• Possess expertise in handling automated instruments such as ABS 2000, Galileo, ECHO Galileo, Neo, Neo Iris, manual solid-phase, Istat, Clinitek, Piccolo Xpress, Sysmex XP-300, as well as Beckman DXC, Beckman Access2, Beckman UniCel DxC600, and Stago

• Comply with lesson plans.
• Prepare class material like power, points, tests, quizzes & lab activities
• Impart subjects of Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology/Serology, Phlebotomy, Coagulation, advanced MLT topics, and Urinalysis
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, updating gradebooks regularly for timely evaluations and feedback.
• Attended professional development workshops to stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in the field of education.