Tarsha Mahand Raynor
Birmingham
Summary
Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Objective Health Research
06.2022 - Current
- Collect and analyze data obtained from research
- Oversaw the management of investigational product supplies, ensuring appropriate storage conditions were maintained at all times for optimal efficacy during trials.
- Assist with patient check-ins, participant stipends and assist with scheduling
- Inform participants about study objectives
- Administering questionnaires
- Monitor research participants to ensure adherence to study rules
- Maintain detailed records of studies as per FDA guidelines, including things such as drug dispensation
- Recruit subjects for studies
- Order study supplies and equipment.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies.
- Prepare samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Provide support and guidance to staff.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuge blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Train new hires in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Increase patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during hard draw blood collection procedures.
- Follow clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Screen patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Assess patients eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
- Participate in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
- Participate in site initiation visits, establishing key partnerships with local healthcare providers to facilitate successful trial implementation.
Mobile Phlebotomist
EHealth Screenings
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Measured height and weight, performed manual blood pressure, calculated BMI, performed venipuncture and finger sticks and consultation following the biometric screening.
Clinical Research Coordinator
UAB School of Medicine
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Recruit potential candidates to participate in research
- Draw and collect blood from patients or donors at the hospital or clinic
- Verify records and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
- Transport the blood samples for analysis and other medical purposes.
Admission Coordinator
UAB @ Highlands
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided a range of intake and associated administrative services to patients being admitted to the hospital, emergency department or receiving outpatient services
- Obtained demographics, insurance, and medical information
- Assessed the patient's financial status and identified a source of payment
- Collected deposits and deductibles
- Interfaced with insurers and members of the healthcare team
- Received heavy flow of inbound and outbound phone calls daily.
Lead Patient Service Center Tech
Labcorp
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Trained students and personnel in a fast paced hospital setting
- Collected blood and other specimens from pediatric, geriatric and adolescent
- Collected cash, checks and credit card payments
- Performed Paternity and UDS test accurately
- Maintained inventory for specimen collection
- Processed, pipette, and packed regular and stat specimens in a timely manner
- Ensured all logs, manuals and SOP's were current and up to date
- Performed a variety of clerical duties
- Verified patients demographics including personal, medical and insurance coverage
- Handled phone calls and patients in a professional manner regarding questions or concerns
- Opened and closed center
- Performed QC of the lab and lab equipment
- Assisted coworkers resolving issues with hard draws, missing tests on lab requisition, missing specimens and irate patients
- Traveled to assist other sites if help was needed.
Microbiology Specimen Preparation Tech
Labcorp
03.2009 - 11.2010
- Entered Data and answered phones professionally at all time
- Sorted, logged and plated incoming specimens
- Prioritized and processed STAT and other critical tests immediately
- Prepared and stained slides adding reagents/indicator solutions
- Calibrated and ensured optimal performance on maintenance of equipment
- Assisted Techs with performing tests on infectious diseases, tissue samples, blood, fecal and body fluids
- Assisted other supervisors from different departments with location of specimens
- Assisted other coworkers with their work load upon completion of mine
- Logged in all specimens for storage at the end of the work day.
Research Assistant
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
05.2007 - 03.2009
- Stored, processed and dispatched samples
- Obtained blood samples from patients for research trial studies
- Centrifuged, packed and shipped specimens to other laboratories.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Identified and resolved data discrepancies, ensuring highest level of accuracy in research outcomes.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cosmetology
Lawson State College
Birmingham, AL01.1994
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Experience Administering Injections
- Vital Signs
- Medical Scheduling
- Laboratory Management
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Triage
- Medical Terminology
- Microscopy
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Medical Imaging
- Clinical Research
- Strong leadership
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Strong team player
- Accurate documentation and detailed
- Skilled in scheduling, training, and ordering supplies
- Good Clinical Practices
- Adverse event reporting
- Electronic Data Capture
- Study protocols
- Informed Consent Process
- Patient recruitment
- Investigational product management
- Research SOPs understanding
- Research experience
- Clinical trial management
- Schedule Coordination
- Specimen handling
- Medication Dispensing
- Scheduling proficiency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Protocol Review
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Certification
Good Clinical Practice
Dangerous Goods Shipping
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Objective Health Research
06.2022 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
EHealth Screenings
12.2019 - 06.2022
Clinical Research Coordinator
UAB School of Medicine
04.2018 - 08.2020
Admission Coordinator
UAB @ Highlands
03.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Patient Service Center Tech
Labcorp
11.2010 - 05.2016
Microbiology Specimen Preparation Tech
Labcorp
03.2009 - 11.2010
Research Assistant
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
05.2007 - 03.2009
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cosmetology
Lawson State College
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