INTERPATH LABORATORIESPhlebotomist/ Lab Processor
Jan. 2016 - Feb. 2018Bend, Oregon, United StatesInterpath Laboratories, an outpatient health facility delivering rapid and reliable laboratory testing, relied on my leadership to train staff in safety procedures and sample processing protocols, ensuring operational efficiency. Training & Process Optimization:
Developed and implemented training programs for staff, standardizing safety and sample processing protocols to improve patient intake efficiency and reduce processing time. Operations & Workflow Management:
Managed patient flow and appointment scheduling, optimizing workflows to handle high patient volumes and ensure timely completion of testing, contributing to improved service delivery and operational performance. Cross-functional Collaboration:
Worked closely with medical teams to ensure alignment between patient intake processes and laboratory testing schedules, enhancing coordination and timely execution of services. • Safety Procedures: Utilized aseptic technique, followed departmental procedures, and observed isolation measures to preserve specimen integrity. • Supply/Stock Management: Ensured that all supplies on-site were complete, in addition to recording and communicating with doctors, other staff members, and techs, all while providing care to incoming patients.