Sarah Orstadius Mba, Mls(Ascp)Cm Email & Phone Number

Jefferson, Ga, Us

United States

Gainesville, Georgia

Validated our new Vitek MS instrumentation, developed procedures and ensured all staff are trained. Developed and wrote IQCP's for microbiology sections. Worked with a team to develop and improved culture turn around times with a focus on blood cultures preliminary results and urine culture final results, utilizing lean practices. Development and implementation of a new HIS/LIS program (EPIC) for the system. Provide support, education and proficiency samples for hospitals within our system. Provide support, education and resources to educate and train students doing their rotation with out health care system. Work closely with Infectious Disease physicians, infection prevention and control and pharmacy to make improvements to antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostic stewardship and best practices for infection control within our facility.

Gainesville, Georgia

Knowledge of the Microbiology laboratory testing, testing principles and regulatory requirements.Technical expertise in Medical TechnologyDemonstates good clinical practices and techniquesDemonstrates leadership skils and abilitiesExhibits good performance

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Work as part of a team to receive, set up, work up and report out patient culture results. The laboratory handles a large volume of specimens from five hospitals and 100+ outpatient facilities.In addition to routine laboratory work I ⇨Lead of a team to analyze, design, and implement a new laboratory arrangement to better the workflow in the lab. Utilized six sigma lean practices and worked closely with a six sigma lean officer. ⇨Lead the Interim Communications Committee whose goal is to integrate all sections of the laboratory and promote employee engagement.⇨Designated as a charge technologist. ⇨Act as a back up for ordering supplies, reagents and media. I make sure the complete order comes in each week and that items have quality control procedures completed if necessary. ⇨Maintain Quality Control paperwork for each month and for the yearly report. ⇨Responsible for training new employees and teaching student interns. Helped to develop the student curriculum for the microbiology students.⇨Designated as a “super user” for Powerchart, our EMR system for the hospital. ⇨Meet with infection disease doctors on a weekly basis to review interesting patient cases and make sure best practice of care is being maintained.⇨ Participated in "Crucial Conversations" designed to help with difficult to approach situations that may occur in the workplace.

Bachelor'S Degree, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Activities and Societies: Medical Technology Student Association

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General