COVID Testing Support Resume Example Duke University Health System

COVID TESTING SUPPORT

Professional Summary

Reliable Medical Laboratory Scientist with 5+ years of experience. Offer a positive attitude with a proven ability to achieve continuous improvement and optimal patient care while building operational performance. Looking to advance in healthcare leadership role.

Skills

Performance Optimization
Software Debugging
System Provisioning
Sterilization techniques
Equipment Testing and Calibration
Loss prevention management
Project oversight
Training and mentoring

Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Lean Process Improvements
Specimen Processing
Infection Control
Safety regulations
Medical research
Regulatory Compliance

Work History

COVID Testing Support, 12/2020 to Current
Duke University Health System – Durham, NC

Executed hardware proficiency on Alinity m molecular diagnostic analyzer using real time PCR technology under FDA EUA
Saved microbiology department from hiring an FTE for short-term testing support
Completed testing on DiaSorin Analyzer for SARS-CoV-2 using IgG antibodies.
Prioritized project tasks with Microbiology department team.
Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on enhancing turn around time for test completion and complex work flow.
Conducted data gathering activities, including , organization of supplies, supervision and quality control of data acquisition, to draw relevant conclusions and direct testing activities.
Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist , 02/2016 to Current
Duke University Health System – Durham, NC

Direct tasks and streamline operations in the Transfusion Services Laboratory while problem-solving and maintaining open lines of verbal communication with staff
Demonstrate ongoing quality assurance and compliance using healthcare protocols and regulations; CLIA, JCAHO, TJC, OSHA, and HIPAA
Perform, analyze, and investigate complex laboratory results using risk mitigation techniques, risk analysis, and quality improvement practices
Train and supervise 10 FTE's and direct reports on laboratory functions and assist with recruitment efforts and mentoring
Build quality and effective teams resulting in process optimization, an increase in workplace engagement, and retention of staff
Implement governance of new regulatory guidelines for blood issuing reducing FDA deviations by 30%
Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
Assists in revision and update of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual

Project Lead, 06/2019 to 12/2019
Duke University Health System – Durham, NC

Designed and executed IRB approved process improvement project for Pediatric ECMO initiation and blood product dispensary study to improve process effectiveness
Performed analysis of 100 patients and identified recommendations on how to decrease turn around time, increase process efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for emergency ECMO deployment for neonates and pediatric patients.
Give strategic direction on implementing system enhancements for a blood order set by maneuvering through ICD coding in EPIC and Maestro Care matrix
Utilize RedCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) to transcribe 40 surveys and promote data integrity
Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
Met with Medical Director and ECMO coordinator bi-weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.

Immunohematology Intern, 11/2015 to 12/2015
The Institute For Transfusion Medicine – Pittsburgh, PA

Issued blood products upon request by performing an accurate clerical check of patient and donor information by cross-referencing requests with Blood Bank files according to standard operating procedure
Prepared and labeled components made from blood such as packed red cells, pedi paks, washing red cells, thawing frozen products, pooling products and irradiating products according to standard operating procedure
Set up apparatus, instruments and supplies for laboratory procedures
Performed basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities for laboratory instruments
Prioritized and processed blood samples and performs various Blood Bank functions as elaborated in Blood Bank Policy and Procedure manual. Issues blood components on timely basis following established guidelines

Education

Bachelor of Science: Medical Technology, 12/2015
Norfolk State University - Norfolk, VA

Certificate in Health Service Management (2013)

Master of Science: Health Administration, 12/2019
Pfeiffer University - Misenheimer, NC

Member of Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Soiety

Affiliations

National Association of Healthcare Executives Education Committee, Co-Chair
Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties, Volunteer
Toastmasters International, Toastmaster
American College of Healthcare Executives
Believers United for Change, Grant Writer

Certifications

Medical Laboratory Scientist - 2016

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Duke University Health System
The Institute For Transfusion Medicine

School Attended

Norfolk State University
Pfeiffer University

Job Titles Held:

COVID Testing Support
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist
Project Lead
Immunohematology Intern

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Medical Technology , 12/2015
Master of Science : Health Administration , 12/2019

COVID Testing Support Resume Example

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