Sarah Castillo
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in healthcare operations. I am an expert in leading cross-functional teams to minimize downtime, improve processes, and deliver projects efficiently. I am a strong strategic planner with a proven track record in healthcare. I am transitioning from a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist into the world of project management where I can use my skills to optimize team success and contribute to organizational growth
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Supervisor
Palmetto Urology
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated extensively with the billing department to rectify denials, significantly enhancing testing accuracy through diligent oversight of billing processes and EMR systems
- Established strategic partnerships with external laboratories, supply companies, and technology firms to streamline operations effectively and enhance service delivery
- I did feasibility studies in support of additional capital expenditures
- Achieved $100,000 in annual cost savings by outsourcing procedures and optimizing efficiency
- Negotiated a 20% reduction in contract prices, boosting the company’s bottom line.
- Established protocols and procedures in accordance with regulations.
Led Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ralph H Johson VA Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2022
- As a led as Team Lead in planning and coaching new team members to ensure seamless and proper documentation
- I worked as a team member to validate procedure in Microbiology, Chemistry, and Blood Bank.
- I was a team member on the validation of instrumentation and LIS system for Chemistry
- I was part of the team that help transitioned from CAP to Joint Commission Standards
- I arranged and planned competency assessment program for the laboratory to perform compliance testing
- I worked as the project manager to establish new procedures for shipping laboratory samples and over saw a team of 20 members that included nursing, nurse educators, laboratory and management.
Adjunct Professor
Trident Technical College
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed a comprehensive custom course syllabus outlining academic standards, grading criteria, progression pathways, and essential materials to enhance student engagement
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii
11.2014 - 10.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2014
Medical Laboratory Scientist
South Penisula Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, Ga12.2010
Skills
- People Leadership
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Budgeting
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Long-term Planning
- Quality assurance testing
Certification
- American Medical Technologist (AMT), 07/16, 07/25
- Public Trust
- Lean 6Sigma: Green Belt
Committees
- SteriPath- Blood Collection devise
- Transfusion Committee
- Blood Contamination
- Project Management Institute (PMI), VP of Scholarship
- Project Management Institute (PMI), Volunteer Community Outreach
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of Shipping Laboratory Samples from CBOC to Main Lab
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Animals
Healthy Lifestyle habits
Timeline
Technical Supervisor
Palmetto Urology
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Trident Technical College
08.2019 - 12.2019
Led Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ralph H Johson VA Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii
11.2014 - 10.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2014
Medical Laboratory Scientist
South Penisula Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
- American Medical Technologist (AMT), 07/16, 07/25
- Public Trust
- Lean 6Sigma: Green Belt
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Georgia Southern University
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