Sara R. Halford
Salt Lake City
Summary
Detail-oriented specimen processing handler with over 5 years of experience. Achieved a processing rate of 37 tests per hour, significantly surpassing the standard of 20. Dedicated to maintaining high-quality patient care through meticulous sample handling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
911 Dispatcher
Salt Lake City Dispatch
Salt Lake City
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Dispatched paramedics and firemen to emergency medical calls, fires, and alarms.
- Handled emergency and non-emergency phone calls, collecting critical information for responders.
- Prioritized safety of police officers and fire personnel during all emergency operations.
Speciman Processing Tech
Myriad Genetics
Salt Lake City
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Processed whole blood and saliva samples for BRCA1 and BRCA2 identification.
- Handled samples for additional genetic testing, including hereditary cancer and prenatal tests.
- Delivered samples to laboratory hourly to expedite result processing.
Specimen Processing Tech II/Client Site Liaison
ARUP
Salt Lake City
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough checks on information from samples, paperwork, and system entries.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working overtime to process overflow samples.
- Utilized a personal organizational system to minimize errors and enhance efficiency.
Supply Specialist
U.S. Army – National Guard
West Jordan
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Oversaw inventory management for supplies serving over 300 soldiers.
- Supervised a team, delegating daily tasks to enhance efficiency.
- Led platoon by managing over 10 projects monthly across Companies Echo, Delta, and HHC.
- Controlled all weapons logistics for Companies Echo, Delta, and HHC.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
01.2008
Skills
- Information accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Information documentation
- Incident management
- Communication systems
- Dispatch operations
Certification
- Taylor Andrews Academy | 2015 - 2016
- Certificate of Cosmetology
References
- Nicole, Eskelson, Workflow Coordinator, (801) 867-7817
- Karley, Anderson, Lead, (801) 922-0344
Timeline
Speciman Processing Tech
Myriad Genetics
06.2023 - 06.2024
911 Dispatcher
Salt Lake City Dispatch
01.2023 - 06.2025
Specimen Processing Tech II/Client Site Liaison
ARUP
01.2018 - 01.2023
Supply Specialist
U.S. Army – National Guard
01.2009 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
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