Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Sylvia Schultz

Sylvia Schultz

Riverton,WY

Summary

Detail-oriented laboratory professional with a strong desire to leverage management skills in a clinical setting. Seeking a position to contribute expertise in overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring quality control. Committed to delivering accurate and timely results while maintaining strict adherence to industry regulations and safety protocols. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to streamline processes and optimize efficiency.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Administrative Director

SageWest Health Care
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional initiatives that supported organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication channels between laboratory staff members to facilitate efficient information exchange and decision-making processes.
  • Managed resources effectively, ensuring adequate funding for staffing, equipment, and supplies.
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new systems.
  • Managed talent acquisition processes to uphold superior staffing in the lab.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback to promote career advancement opportunities within the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with strict regulatory requirements to gain accreditation from recognized organizations.
  • Maintained high levels of employee satisfaction by providing opportunities for professional development, including workshops, seminars, and other training programs.
  • Reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors successfully, ensuring quality products at competitive prices.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.

Laboratory Supervisor - Traveler

SageWest Health Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Directed lab activities ensuring alignment with established procedures.
  • 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
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
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.

MLS/Senior Tech/Interim Manager

Sentara Healthcare
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
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
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, Philippines
03-1985

Skills

  • Documentation management
  • Laboratory safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Team coordination
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Risk assessment
  • Workflow management
  • Inventory control
  • Staff supervision
  • Crisis management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Vendor relationships

Accomplishments

  • Roche Analyzer training in 2008 and 2017
  • Agents of Bioterrorism training certified by the Commonwealth of VA

Certification

  • American Society For Clinical Pathology
  • American Society For Microbiology
  • Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies

Affiliations

American Society for Microbiology

Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (formerly known as American Association of Blood Banks)

Timeline

Laboratory Administrative Director

SageWest Health Care
05.2024 - 04.2025

Laboratory Supervisor - Traveler

SageWest Health Care
02.2024 - 05.2024

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

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