Diana R.Vredeveld BS Chemistry MT(ASCP)

Experience

April 2009 to Present Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine Grand Rapids, MI

Medical Technologist Client Services and Operations

Currently working as part of the start-up team for a newly founded genetics testing laboratory. Clinical genetic sample processing. Responsible for authoring standard operating procedures for Accessioning, New Client Account registration, Resolution of Ordering Issues, and Shipping, Tracking, and Processing of genetic testing specimens from clients nationwide. Liaison between between Client, Laboratory Director, Operations Manager, and Sales. Monitoring specimen quality. Processing and shipping specimens for referral laboratory testing. Training and testing of Laboratory Assistants and screening accessioning personnel for hire.

May 2008 to March 2009 Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, MI

Senior Medical Technologist Supervisor

Supervisor of 2nd and 3rd shift Medical Technologists and Customer Service staff. Responsible for Laboratory-to-Clinician client relations, provision of laboratory reports, implementing continuous improvement of service levels, and resolution of reference laboratory inquiries. Also performing testing and instrument maintenance in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Staff training, scheduling, and oversight of operations.

March 2006 to April 2008 Holland Community Hospital Holland, MI

Medical Technologist

Performed testing in all areas of the general clinical laboratory using automated instrumentation and manual techniques. Operation of Beckman robotic accessioning line. Departments include Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Coagulation.

September 1979 to November 2005 Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Toxicology Technologist

Performing quantitative and qualitative testing on clinical and forensic specimens for pharmacologics and toxins. Operation and maintenance of Gas Chromatograph, High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph. GC/MS Spectrophotometer, and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Provision of laboratory data for use for organs for transplant, in legal depositions involving forensic specimens, maintaining appropriate Chain of Custody documentation, and attendance at subpoenaed depositions or court appearances. QC development for manual assays of ‘Orphan Drugs’. Revision of analytical procedures to include multiple assays. Teaching and supervision of new Technologists.

Education

B.S. Degree Chemistry Grand Valley State University

Blodgett School of Medical Technology One Year Internship resulting in ASCP MT Registry #136178

Diana Vredeveld acp6ui@r.postjobfree.com 616-***-****