I manage the verification of products to aid in the safe transfusion of blood products.

POCT Specialist experienced with many Point of Care instruments, CAP regulations, CLIA, education, and outreach locations. Educating non-laboratory staff, achieving positive patient outcomes. Oversee 28 off-site locations performing waived and non-waived testing for compliance with JCAHO, State of Georgia and CAP regulations

Created culture of Safety in Laboratory by educating, auditing and correcting safety concerns.Created and edited over 75 procedures.Subject matter expert in electronic document platform for procedures.Created and taught over 50 point of care and phlebotomy classes.Created tracking system for employees in accordance with CAP General Checklist.Saved $50,000 for point of care annually by changing system requirements.Implemented remote temperature monitoring system for consistent temperature documentation.

Along with previously mentioned Point of Care duties, I supervise 23 phlebotomy team members that perform over 100,000 venipunctures annually.

Point of Care Coordinator where laboratory testing is performed at the bedside by nursing, respiratory therapists, perfusionists and nursing assistants. I am responsible to training 3000 users on point of care equipment. I am responsible for troubleshooting and connectivity/interfacing with laboratory information systems.

Medical technologist in Blood Bank laboratory performing compatibility testing for oncology, transplant and research patients.

MLT while I was still in school. Performed compatibility testing for blood transfusions, irradiated blood and supported level 1 trauma facility.