Sandra Peay

• Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
• Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
• Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
• Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
• Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
• Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
• Coordinated staff training programs to keep abreast of advances in scientific knowledge relevant to the field.
• 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.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects with other departments, leading to increased collaboration and shared resources among teams.
• 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.
• Evaluated new technologies and equipment to identify potential upgrades that could improve overall lab performance.
• Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining calibration schedules for all instruments.
• Reduced turnaround time for sample analysis through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
• Managed budgets for the laboratory, ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Planned and coordinated new development programs to meet deadlines within $275,000-350,000 budget.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• 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.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

• Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
• Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care when interacting with patients during specimen collection processes.
• Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
• Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
• Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
• Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
• Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
• Upheld regulatory compliance by adhering to all relevant laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to medical laboratory practice.
• Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
• Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
• Facilitated smooth transitions during technology upgrades by assisting with validation studies, user training, and documentation updates.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate data for patient treatment plans.
• Contributed to ongoing process improvement initiatives by participating in departmental meetings and sharing insights on best practices.
• Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth through participation in conferences, workshops, and relevant continuing education courses.
• Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
• Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
• Improved patient safety by meticulously following all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
• Supported patient care by providing timely and accurate test results to physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Played key role in laboratory accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborated with team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, maintaining laboratory operations at optimal levels.
• Increased efficiency in lab with implementation of automated testing procedures.
• Enhanced patient diagnosis accuracy by conducting and analyzing complex laboratory tests.
• Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
• Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
• Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
• Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
• Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
• Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
• Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.

• Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
• Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care when interacting with patients during specimen collection processes.
• Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
• Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
• Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
• Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
• Upheld regulatory compliance by adhering to all relevant laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to medical laboratory practice.
• Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
• Facilitated smooth transitions during technology upgrades by assisting with validation studies, user training, and documentation updates.
• Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth through participation in conferences, workshops, and relevant continuing education courses.
• Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
• Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
• Improved patient safety by meticulously following all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
• Supported patient care by providing timely and accurate test results to physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Played key role in laboratory accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Increased efficiency in lab with implementation of automated testing procedures.
• Enhanced patient diagnosis accuracy by conducting and analyzing complex laboratory tests.
• Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.

• Logged in incoming specimens in Log Book.
• Planted incoming specimens on appropriate media for identification .
• Read plated specimens for identification of various organisms
• Read slanted media for biochemical test results for identification.
• Reported results to the nursing units.

Logged in specimens in the Log Book.

Planted specimens on the appropriate media for identification.

Read biochemical slants to interpret analysis of specific strains of organisms for identification of bacteria.

Subcultured organisms from general media to specific media for growth and identification.

Wrote up reports to be reviewed by supervisor.

• Collected specimens from patients for testing.
• Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
• Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and microscope.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures .

• Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
• Logged incoming specimens for testing.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Performed testing on instrumentation for CBC's, read manual differentials, chemistry tests, urinalysis, coagulation testing and issuing blood to nursing staff from the blood bank.
• Reported results to the nursing units on critical and routine test for chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis.