Hi, I’m
Sarah Charles
Layton,UT
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
Hardworking individual offering 18 years of experience and advanced skills in developing and delivering high-quality presentations and proposals. Team-oriented leader successful at collaborating with both technical and non-technical team members to achieve program objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ogden Regional Medical Center/HCA
Laboratory Quality Control Coordinator/Point of Care Coordinator
02.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Quality Assurance (QA) single most important function I preform in diagnostic laboratory.
- Accurate testing performed on hundreds of laboratory and bed side testing daily.
- Performed daily, weekly, Monthly semi-annual, Annual preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials for Point of care instrument and lab instrumentation health.
- Diagnosed and reported malfunctions of technical equipment issues.
- Conveyed technical information and training to several healthcare workers in easily understood terms for non-technical individuals. Keep records and mange hundreds of health care works on daily basis to meet regulatory demands.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking daily to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with diverse individuals of all kinds, physicians, Nursing, Perfusionist and many others.
- Knowledge of using special middleware as well as Microsoft office, word, Excel and PowerPoints.
Ogden Regional Medical Center/HCA
Medical Laboratory Scientist
10.2012 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures (IQCP).
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with CAP certification standard hospitals operating procedures.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data initially, semi-annually and annually to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) .
Ogden Regional Medical Center/HCA
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
10.2007 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Monitored and replenished reagents and tools to support smooth workflow while eliminating delays.
- Carried out tests to determine if infections are bacterial, viral or fungal.
St. Mark's Medical Center
Phlebotomist/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
12.2004 - 10.2007
Job overview
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Set up, microbiology samples maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Used correct procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
- Good communication skills with Patients and co-workers.
- Good Knowledge of phlebotomy skills and order of draws for proper collection of laboratory testing.
Education
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
Some College (No Degree) from Undergraduate/ Pre- Reqs
University Overview
- Elected Captain of Women's Swim Team
- Athletics Scholarship Recipient
- Continuing education in [Subject]
Weber State UniversityOgden, UT
Bachelor of Science from Integrated Study's (Health Promotions&science)
12.2024
Weber State UniversityOgden, UT
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Technology
05.2012
University Overview
- ASCP certification May 2012 and maintained
- Professional Development: Rals middleware
- Professional Development: CAP inspection teams
Phlebotomy Learning Center Salt Lake City, UT
No Degree from Phlebotomy Certification
05.2003
Skills
- Sample Checking/lab work
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Personnel Records/Data Maintenance
- Process Inspections
- Performance Improvement Tracking
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Technical Leadership
- Quality Inspection and Control
- Effective Communication
- Operational Improvements
- Quality Report Preparation
- Corrective Action Plans
- Equipment Calibration
- Regulations Compliance (CAP, JACHO, CLIA)
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- New Testing Methodologies
- Product Verification/Maintenance Requirements
- Equipment Operations
Certification
- Certified ASCP, American Society for Clinical Pathology - 2013
- RALs informatics middleware Training - 2012- current
- Sysmex Training - 2012- current
- Siemens Atellica Training - 2023-current
- Siemens epoc/ Point of care 2021-current
- Abbott epoc /point of care 2016- current
Outdoors, golfing, hiking
I enjoy the outdoors, golfing with family and friends. Love hiking and being in the water.
Availability
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Timeline
Laboratory Quality Control Coordinator/Point of Care Coordinator
Ogden Regional Medical Center/HCA
02.2016 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ogden Regional Medical Center/HCA
10.2012 - 02.2016
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Ogden Regional Medical Center/HCA
10.2007 - 10.2012
Phlebotomist/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
St. Mark's Medical Center
12.2004 - 10.2007
University of Utah
Some College (No Degree) from Undergraduate/ Pre- Reqs
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science from Integrated Study's (Health Promotions&science)
Weber State University
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Technology
Phlebotomy Learning Center
No Degree from Phlebotomy Certification
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