Sylvia Schultz
Poquoson,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented laboratory professional in search of a position where management skills can be utilized in a clinical setting.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor - Traveler
SageWest Health Care
Riverton, WY
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel, ensuring that all activities were completed according to established protocols.
- Managed quality assurance and quality control programs in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires. Continuous training for staff on new procedures and policies.
Laboratory Director - Traveler
Kearny County Hospital
Lakin, KS
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including budgeting, personnel management, equipment maintenance and purchasing.
- Participated in conferences, seminars and meetings relevant to laboratory operations.
- Evaluated existing processes for efficiency improvements or cost savings initiatives.
- Established relationships with vendors to procure supplies needed for testing procedures.
Laboratory Director - Interim
Catalina Island Medical Center
Avalon, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including budgeting, personnel management, equipment maintenance and purchasing.
- Developed and implemented laboratory policies and procedures.
- Provided technical guidance and training to staff members on lab protocols.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service in the laboratory setting.
- Identified areas where additional training is necessary among staff members.
MLS/Senior Tech/Interim Manager
Sentara Healthcare
Norfok, VA
06.2003 - 02.2023
- Solid knowledge and experience in all of the disciplines of the clinical laboratory.
- Microbiology Bio-safety Levels 1-3 including agents of bioterrorism.
- Transfusion Medicine Level I and Level II trauma and burn hospitals.
- Interim laboratory manager.
Medical Technologist/Lab Manager
Riverside Healthcare
Newport News, VA
05.1990 - 06.2003
- Generalist in Stat Laboratory in Level II trauma hospital.
- ER laboratory supervisor.
- Collaborated with physicians and allied services to develop strategies for managing patient care needs.
- Riverside Medical Group laboratory manager. Managed the shared physicians' laboratory operation.
Medical Technologist
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Newport News, VA
09.1987 - 03.1990
- Sole full-time employee in the Microbiology department. Responsible for set-ups, microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility studies.
- Responsibilities included bacteriological, fungal and mycobacterial cultures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, reagents and materials for the department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03-1985
Accomplishments
- Roche Cobas analyzer training
- Agents of Bioterrorism training certified by the Commonwealth of VA
- 2020 Sentara Key Contributor Award
Certification
- American Society For Clinical Pathology
- American Society For Microbiology
- Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor - Traveler
SageWest Health Care
02.2024 - Current
Laboratory Director - Traveler
Kearny County Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Laboratory Director - Interim
Catalina Island Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
MLS/Senior Tech/Interim Manager
Sentara Healthcare
06.2003 - 02.2023
Medical Technologist/Lab Manager
Riverside Healthcare
05.1990 - 06.2003
Medical Technologist
Mary Immaculate Hospital
09.1987 - 03.1990
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Santo Tomas