Diligent Medical professional focused on healthcare outcomes with a dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Knowledgeable in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 10 years of industry expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT II HLA
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER
09.2020 - Current
Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment, and transport of donor and patient blood samples, including ordering, receiving, inspecting, and preparing for testing
Meet performance and productivity standards
Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed
May assist with the routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory equipment and software maintenance
Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level
Perform and review quality control as directed
Communicate with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and receive orders
May consult and communicate with personnel at other medical facilities to facilitate resolutions to problems and address internal and external customer needs
Assist in evaluating and implementing new laboratory techniques and procedures.
Supported quality assurance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices within the laboratory setting.
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Improved team productivity by mentoring new hires on company policies, software systems, and best practices.
Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate testing recommendations.
Streamlined sample processing procedures, resulting in a 20% increase in
productivity
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE INTERN
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INC.
09.2023 - 12.2023
Ensure accurate changes / data entry of patient records, including service issues
Analyze historical and current financial data to understand financial status
Analyze processes to identify gaps that can improve profit margins
Establish benchmarks for financial processes
Track current financial data
Study industry-specific research and available data to predict trends
Create written reports that enable management teams to make strategic decisions to meet business goals
Develop forecasting tools to automate financial data analysis evaluate capital expenditures and depreciation
Evaluate financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, taxes, consolidation, cost control and project control
Collaborated with team members to optimize investment strategies, enhancing overall performance of managed portfolios.
Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring a consistently professional approach to all aspects of the role.
Identified potential new sources for business through cold calling approximately 10 leads per day.
Clinical Lab Technician
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2012 - 10.2020
Received an accessioned patient samples into the laboratory information system
Process and deliver specimens to specific laboratories as required
Adhere to confidentiality expectations and HIPAA compliance
Performed routine procedures
Maintained a detailed notebook
Observed and established safety regulations and follow all health and safety policies and procedures
Presented experimental data clearly and concisely to the project manager and supervisors at any time, including weekly laboratory meetings
Adapted to changing work schedules and priorities in a challenging environment while keeping a professional attitude
Managed confidential issues with integrity and discretion.
Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data recording procedures.
Reduced error rates by 30% in test results by implementing rigorous quality control measures and routine equipment calibration.
Updated professional knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on industry trends and advancements.
Participated in internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accreditation standards for the laboratory.
Improved turnaround time for test results within 6 months by prioritizing urgent specimens and effectively managing workload distribution among team members.
Monitored changes in health insurance laws and regulations to verify continuous compliance.
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