Medical Technologist Quality Assurance

Theresa Keith MBA, MLS (ASCP)

*** * ******** **, ** Quoin, IL 62832 618-***-**** ********@*****.***

Summary

Quality, expertise, and value-driven laboratory leader with more than 17 years of experience with a verifiable record of achievement in creating and developing new efficiency tactics and quality control process improvement plans, resulting in smooth operations. Proven competencies in improving organizational productivity through the development and implementation of strategies that facilitate positive change. Strong financial expertise in analysis, budgeting, and developing cost reduction initiatives. Promotes a win-win attitude and encourages accountability to exceed performance goals and expectations consistently.

Education

Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Healthcare

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Mid - Continent University, Mayfield, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Career Highlights

·Rapidly created a high-volume, high-complexity COVID testing laboratory at the beginning of the pandemic which serviced the majority of southern Illinois.

·Implementation of Inspection Proof software for CAP and AABB inspections.

·Successfully implemented new testing and equipment in all areas of the laboratory to improve patient care.

·Assisted in the system wide standardization of policies and procedures for all SIH laboratories.

·Successfully passed all on-site AABB and CAP.

Employment History

Marshall Browning Hospital, Du Quoin, Illinois

Laboratory Director October 2021 – current

·Lead operational and strategic planning for the laboratory.

·Facilitate staff communication though huddles.

·Implemented transfusion administration record (TAR) for blood transfusions.

·Developed and implemented better workflow strategies through team collaboration .

·Manage all Quality Assurance metrics.

·Evaluate in-house testing versus referred testing in order to optimize patient care.

·Worked within a 9-million-dollar budget.

·Prepare capital equipment and supply budget.

·Standardized laboratory practice to ensure consistency of results.

·Worked with other departments to improve patient care.

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois

Laboratory Manager November 2018 – October 2021

Review and evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance metrics

Prepare capital equipment and supply budget

Coordinate with department leads and supervisors to maintain high quality patient care.

Maintain sound knowledge of good laboratory practices.

Collaborate with system laboratory management to maintain consistency in laboratory practices.

Manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Led Blood Utilization Committee.

Participate in Continuous Patient Improvement Committee (CPIC) meetings.

Recognize outstanding staff accomplishments.

Oversee completion of checklists for CAP, AABB, TJC and CMS inspections.

Work with other Laboratory Managers to standardize policies and procedures throughout the SIH laboratory system.

Collaborate with other staff/departments to develop better workflows.

Hire and oversee of on-boarding of new staff.

Perform annual evaluations.

Oversee yearly competency.

Created a high-volume RT-PCR COVID testing lab with a daily output of 300-400 results.

Illinois Department of Public Health, Carbondale, Illinois

Clinical Laboratory Technologist I April 2020 – August 2020

Performed molecular testing for Covid in a high throughput IDPH Laboratory.

Maintained sample integrity from DNA extraction through PCR using aseptic BSL2 techniques.

Analyzed Quality Control results.

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois

Core Laboratory Supervisor April 2018 – November 2018

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and maintenance tasks using established protocols.

Review and analyze Quality Control reports in all areas of the laboratory.

Prepare work schedule for all shifts to maintain adequate coverage and productivity.

Gather data for Blood Utilization Committee meeting.

Monitor trends in American Red Cross blood and blood product ordering.

Collaborate with other staff/departments to develop better workflows.

Assign API/CAP proficiency testing. Follow up on all deficiencies.

Perform annual evaluations and oversee competency.

Assist with laboratory quality assurance metrics.

SIH Cancer Institute Laboratory, Carterville, Illinois

Laboratory Lead Technologist September 2017 – April 2018

·Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and maintenance tasks using established protocols.

·Perform diagnostic testing in Chemistry, Serology, Hematology and Urinalysis.

·Review and analyze Quality Control reports.

·Maintain CAP, Joint Commission and CMS inspection checklist.

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois

Blood Bank Lead Technologist February 2016 - September 2017

·Participated in Kaizen events in relation to transfusion protocols.

·Maintain CAP, Joint Commission and AABB inspection checklists.

·Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and maintenance tasks using established protocols.

·Perform routine and specialty testing in an accurate and reliable manner.

·Train and educate new employees, students and nursing staff.

·Manage blood bank inventory.

·Troubleshoot methods, procedures and instrumentation as needed according to procedure.

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois

Evening Shift Lead Technologist January 2015 - February 2016

·Perform laboratory testing in all areas of the laboratory, including hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.

· Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment.

· Analyze quality control data to ensure accuracy of results.

· Educate and train new laboratory staff.

Marshall Browning Hospital, Du Quoin, Illinois

Medical Technologist August 2005 – January 2015

·Perform laboratory testing in all areas of the Laboratory, including Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.

· Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment.

· Analyze quality control data to ensure accuracy of results.

· Educate and train new laboratory staff.

Software

Dairyland

HMS

Meditech CS

Epic

Safetrace Haemonetics

Certifications

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 04220051 – MLS

College of American Pathologists - Inspector

References

Available upon request

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