Laboratory Scientist Clinical
Resume:
AMBER KAESBAUER
Prairieville, LA ***** 225-***-**** ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-rounded Clinical Laboratory professional who has followed a career path in a hospital laboratory department and am now ready to expand in to a new horizon. Strong background in all laboratory departments including Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Services, Urinalysis, Serology, and Limited Microbiology.
Utilization of skills provided by 20+ years of experience allowed for the ability to function as Laboratory Manager directly supervising multiple team members throughout the years. Proven history ensuring that all policies and procedures were compliant with accrediting agencies regulations. Knowledge and professionalism provided the opportunity to actively participate as a CAP inspector for multiple facilities ensuring the finest quality of care for physicians and patients. As a quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, now ready to bring related experience to a challenging new role.
WORK HISTORY
Laboratory Operations Manager, 01/2024- 06/2024
Louisiana State University Student Health Center- Baton Rouge, LA
Worked independently in all areas of the lab including Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Send Outs, Point of Care Testing
Manual Testing: Urine Microscopy, Manual Differentials, Strep Confirmations, Drug Screens, Send out testing
Monitors laboratory inventory making sure lab is well supplied with reagents and other supplies needed to keep laboratory operation and release results in timely manner
Communication between Physicians and Nursing staff to ensure that the testing performed and results are consistent with patient diagnoses
Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Supervised technical and administrative staffing
Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results
Converted Hematology analyzer from Horiba to Sysmex validating all testing before testing
Converted LIS to Epic Beaker, Instrument Manager, and Beyond Insight
Performed and reported PT testing and used results for CEU and education for staff
Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist, 11/2020 - 11/2023
Baton Rouge General Medical Center- Ascension – Prairieville, LA
Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing as a Generalist
Worked independently in all areas of the lab including Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Viral Testing and Send Outs
Monitors laboratory inventory making sure lab is well supplied with reagents and other supplies needed to keep laboratory operation and release results in timely manner
Communication between Physicians and Nursing staff to ensure that the testing performed and results are consistent with patient diagnoses
Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications.
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results
Monitored and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results
Perform calibrations, quality control, and necessary dilutions
Perform and result Proficiency testing
Make sure that instruments in laboratory are up to date with it's daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and preventative maintenance. Perform these procedures as scheduled
Performed, resulted, and verified PT and udes graded results for education of staff
Maintained continuing education to support yearly licensure LIS used include Mckesson, ALAB, and Paragon
Instrumentation: Hematology- Sysmex, Chemistry- Siemens Dimension, Triage, ViralTesting- Sofia, Urinalysis Clinitek, Coag- Stago Satellite
Manual Testing: Cell Counts, Urine Microscopics, Gram Stains, Stool Testing, Serology Kit Testing, Reference Lab Send Outs, Manual Differentials, Receiving/Issuing Crossmatched Units and Emergency Release
Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results Perform calibrations, quality control, and necessary dilutions
Made sure that instruments in laboratory are up to date with it's daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and preventative maintenance; Perform these procedures as scheduled
Maintain continuing education to support yearly licensure LIS: Mckesson, ALAB, and Paragon
Instrumentation: Hematology- Sysmex, Chemistry- Siemens Dimension, Triage, ViralTesting- Sofia, Urinalysis Clinitek, Coag- Stago Satellite
Manual Testing: Cell Counts, Urine Microscopics, Gram Stains, Stool Testing, Serology Kit Testing, Reference Lab Send Outs, Manual Differentials, Receiving/Issuing Crossmatched Units and Emergency Release
Laboratory Manager, 10/2002 - 10/2020
St. Elizabeth Hospital – Gonzales, Louisiana
Proficient in all lab departments- Accessioning, Phlebotomy, Hematology, Chemistry, Transfusion Services, Urinalysis, Coag testing, Microbiology, Serology, and Reference lab testing
Perform manual testing such as body fluids, cell counts, gram stains, manual differentials, etc.
Implemented Beaker and validated all testing for the lab in Epic and Instrument Manager before Go-Live Implemented and validated all testing for autoverification
Identified and understood regulatory requirements to comply with laws and regulations
Operated automated instrumentation to execute complex high-throughput procedures and troubleshoot as needed
Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications
Monitored specimen preparation and test analyses to maintain acceptable levels of analytic performance Liaised with laboratory leadership to keep expenses within departmental budget
Reviewed test volumes with laboratory leadership to maintain established turn-around-times
Adhered to proper resource allocation and coordination to drive maximum personnel productivity and control departmental supply expenses
Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays
Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance
Upheld laboratory policies and procedures dictated by facility, governing agencies, and CAP standards and made sure staff did not deviate from protocol.
Attend all meetings with Senior Management and held monthly meetings with technical staff to keep all informed.
Worked directly with Lab Director to ensure lab functionality and proper use of resources. Prepared and adhered to the lab budget when purchasing new capital and approval from Senior Management.
Maintain hospital Point-of-Care testing and compliance.
Act as certified CAP peer inspector for various hospital labs.
Ensure lab staffing is adequate at all times and fill in where and when needed.
Worked with multiple vendors to ensure proper resources are utilized to maximize efficiency. Ensure that staff is trained and proficient in all areas of the lab they are responsible for.
Continuously monitor Quality Management, Compliance, and Process Improvement. LIS used: Epic, Cerner Millenium, Instrument Manager, and Meditech
Instrumentation: Hematology- CellDyn Ruby and 3200, Chemistry- Abbott Architect 8200 and 4100, Viral Testing- Sofia, Urinalysis Clinitek and Iris, Coag- Compact, Blood Bank Echo, POC- Accuchek
Manual Testing: All Body Fluids, Cell Counts, Urine Microscopics, Gram Stains, Blood Culture
Work-Ups, Microbiology Plating, Serology Kit Testing, Reference Lab Send Outs, Manual Differentials, Manual Retic counts, Type and Crossmatch Gel and Tube Method, Sed Rates
EDUCATION
Associate of Science: Medical Laboratory Technology, 01/2000
Our Lady of The Lake College - Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science: Microbiology, 08/1999
Louisiana State University And A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
CERTIFICATIONS
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
CLP.G04445-GEN
CLS-Generalist
American Medical Technologists
Medical Technician
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Medical Laboratory Technologist
REFERENCES
Rick Banker
Laboratory Director, St. Elizabeth Hospital 225-***-****
Sharon Batiste
Lead Laboratory Technologist, Baton Rouge General Hospital
Tom Campbell
Epic Analyst
Rob vandeBold
Lead Laboratory Technologist, St. Elizabeth Hospital
*** As needed, Transcripts, Licensure, and any other documentation are available and will be provided.
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