Rebecca M. Szimhardt

**** ****** **** *****

Fort Mohave Az, 86426

928-***-****

abj69x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Laboratory Director with a wide range of knowledge looking to

excel in a clinical lab setting. Confident team leader with

thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations. Very

effective problem solver who excels in troubleshooting, quality

assurance and compliance. Proven ability to initiate appropriate

action, follow instruction, and carry out tasks in an effective

manner. Strives for appropriate quality patient care and

results.

Education

B.S. CLS MT (ASCP), UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-MARCH 2008

A.S. MLT (ASCP), BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE-March 1999

Work Experience

Valley View Medical Center-Fort Mohave Az

October 2011-Present

Supervisor-Meredith Nelson,CFO-928-***-****

Laboratory Director-90 Bed Acute Care Hospital

. Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels including

colleagues, administrators, patients and doctors.

. Budgetary responsibilities including preparing and

maintaining a fiscal year budget.

. Responsible for evaluating new equipment for

appropriateness and cost effectiveness for the laboratory.

. Well versed and knowledgeable in COLA accreditation

requirements and Joint Commission accreditation

requirements.

. Have actively worked with physician offices to double

outpatient laboratory business.

. Development and implementation of quality assurance

processes with great focus in the area of Transfusion

Policies and Procedures.

. Thorough knowledge of modern laboratory principles,

practices and techniques.

. Active member of ED Throughput Team.

. Work closely with the Laboratory Medical Director to

maintain an environment of providing the best and safest

quality care to our patients.

. Continually striving to find ways to improve and maintain

staff and patient satisfaction.

. Responsible for preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly

reports.

. Responsible for hiring/firing, scheduling, evaluations and

counseling of lab personnel.

. Confident in Policy and Procedure writing to meet

regulatory processes.

. Familiar with HMS LIS system.

Hualapai Mountain Medical Center-Kingman Az

December 2010-October 2011-Facility Closed

Supervisor-Sandy Fitzmaurice,CNO-815-***-****

Laboratory Director-45 Bed Hospital

. Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels including

colleagues, administrators, patients and doctors.

. Development and implementation of quality assurance

processes with great focus in the area of Transfusion

Policies and Procedures.

. Thorough knowledge of modern laboratory principles,

practices and techniques.

. Active member of Joint Commission Readiness Team.

. Continually striving to find ways to improve and maintain

staff and patient satisfaction.

. Responsible for preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly

reports.

. Responsible for hiring/firing, scheduling, evaluations and

counseling of lab personnel.

. Confident in Policy and Procedure writing to meet

regulatory processes.

. Familiar with Mckesson Star LIS system.

Western Arizona Regional Med Ctr-Bullhead City AZ

February 2005-December 2010

Supervisor-CK Satyavelu 928-***-****

NIGHT SUPERVISOR-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

. Experienced and proficient in all areas of the Laboratory

including Hematology/Hemostasis, Chemistry, Serology, Blood

Bank, Urinalysis, and Tox Screens.

. Experienced in QC analysis, compliance and problem solving

. Capable of troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with

analyzers

. Well versed in the HMS LIS, along with Microsoft word and

excel programs

. Oversee laboratory operation on night shift pertaining to

staffing, maintenance, QC evaluation and general running of

shift

. Active in inventory ordering and management

. Active in proficiency testing of all areas of the laboratory

Mercy Hospital-Devils Lake ND

July 2008-October 2008

Supervisor-Bill DeWall 701-***-****

INTERIM LAB MANAGER-25 Bed Hospital

. Responsible for overall direction of Laboratory

. Interviewing and hiring of perspective new employees

. Staff disciplinary action when needed

. Staff scheduling and routine evaluations

. Overseeing laboratory certification procedures

. Reviewing of daily QC documentation and QC problem resolution

. Evaluating and implementation of new analyzers and testing

. Developing and updating procedure manuals

WISHEK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-Wishek ND

March 1999-January 2005

Supervisor-Josephine Vilhauer 701-***-****

MLT(ASCP)/Limited Xray/Ct Tech

. Experienced and proficient in all areas of the Laboratory

including Hematology/Hemostasis, Chemistry, Serology, Blood

Bank, Urinalysis

. Performed daily patient lab draws

. Performed and developed routine x-rays, ct's and ekgs

. Active in evaluating and submitting of QC

. Participated on QA Team

. Worked with Orchard LIS system

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