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Valerie Schreck

Wausaukee,WI

Summary

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist, Team Facilitator with a proven track record at Bellin Oconto Hospital, enhancing lab efficiency and compliance through technical troubleshooting and strong leadership. Excelled in regulatory compliance and laboratory management, significantly improving quality metrics through new instrumentation implementation. Demonstrates expertise in control management and fostering team collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Team Facilitator

Bellin Oconto Hospital and Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols. By Implemented new instrumentation; Epoc, RALS, Roche Pure, Infinity, Sysmex XN450, XN550 and miniiSed. Adding testing to the Siemens Dimension and CA660.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
  • Supervising the laboratory team. Performing all performance improvements, annual evaluations, timecards, and annual competency.
  • Responsible for all laboratory compliance and regulatory inspections.
  • Oversee, order and perform any necessary corrective action on all Proficiency Testing.
  • Daily monitoring of all quality control and monthly peer data submission.

Laboratory Analytical Supervisor, MLS

Dickinson County Healthcare System
11.2014 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Performed annual evaluation, performance improvement, new employee onboarding and competency compliance.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Implementation of new instrumentation, correlation, calibration verification and quality control requirements.
  • Monitored all required quality control and monthly peer data submission.
  • Ensure laboratory compliance to all regulations and biannual inspections.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Dickinson County Healthcare System
04.2002 - 11.2014
  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
08.2019

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05.1996

Skills

  • Laboratory Management
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Data Analysis
  • Quality Control Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Epic, Softbank, RALS, and Infinity Experience

Certification

ASCP Certification

BLS Certification


Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Team Facilitator

Bellin Oconto Hospital and Medical Center
02.2020 - Current

Laboratory Analytical Supervisor, MLS

Dickinson County Healthcare System
11.2014 - 12.2019

Medical Laboratory Technician

Dickinson County Healthcare System
04.2002 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician

Milwaukee Area Technical College

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