Dana Dittus
Mid atlantic laboratory director at US LABS- Claim this Profile
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Fern Cutler
Dana was a great Area Director of Laboratory Services! She worked closely with all of the staff, educated Nursing, worked with Infection Control to reduce CAUTI rates, and established point-of-care testing to assist Nursing with better and faster diagnostics. She was an asset to our hospitals and a team player at all three of our locations.
Ethel O'Dea
Dana is a fantastic presenter and a great resource. You can count on her to get the job done!
Fern Cutler
Dana was a great Area Director of Laboratory Services! She worked closely with all of the staff, educated Nursing, worked with Infection Control to reduce CAUTI rates, and established point-of-care testing to assist Nursing with better and faster diagnostics. She was an asset to our hospitals and a team player at all three of our locations.
Ethel O'Dea
Dana is a fantastic presenter and a great resource. You can count on her to get the job done!
Fern Cutler
Dana was a great Area Director of Laboratory Services! She worked closely with all of the staff, educated Nursing, worked with Infection Control to reduce CAUTI rates, and established point-of-care testing to assist Nursing with better and faster diagnostics. She was an asset to our hospitals and a team player at all three of our locations.
Ethel O'Dea
Dana is a fantastic presenter and a great resource. You can count on her to get the job done!
Fern Cutler
Dana was a great Area Director of Laboratory Services! She worked closely with all of the staff, educated Nursing, worked with Infection Control to reduce CAUTI rates, and established point-of-care testing to assist Nursing with better and faster diagnostics. She was an asset to our hospitals and a team player at all three of our locations.
Ethel O'Dea
Dana is a fantastic presenter and a great resource. You can count on her to get the job done!
Experience
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US LABS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mid atlantic laboratory director
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Oct 2015 - Present
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University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Administrative Director Laboratory
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2015
Responsible for Phlebotomy, Outreach, Outpatient Laboratory Supervision of Donor Room, CallCenter, Central Receiving 122 staff, discipline, scheduling, evaluations, Oversee Blood Bank staff , correction and update of billing issues. Work losely with IT staff for front end automation.Had staff educated in electronis policy management, Insight finance computerization. Worked closely with Reference lab, IT , and supply vendors for cost reductions. Responsible for Phlebotomy, Outreach, Outpatient Laboratory Supervision of Donor Room, CallCenter, Central Receiving 122 staff, discipline, scheduling, evaluations, Oversee Blood Bank staff , correction and update of billing issues. Work losely with IT staff for front end automation.Had staff educated in electronis policy management, Insight finance computerization. Worked closely with Reference lab, IT , and supply vendors for cost reductions.
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Dana Dittus MT HT MBA
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2013
Responsible for staffing in3 locations, budgets, and integration with entire clinical team. Daily on-going interaction with physician and family members. Participation with Infection Control, Respiratory. Knowledgeable with State of Pa. Regulations, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPPA, and Pa. DOH. Responsible for on-going Quality Control and Process Improvement. Participate with Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee, and Quality Council.Responsible for all Point of Care Coordination and training for nursing staff. Additional responsibilities include writing of SOP, correlation of data, participation with general hospital orientation, information management. Technical Director of Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology. Coordinate Proficiency testing for 3 locations. Show less
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uhs
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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lab manager
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2008 - 2010
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LABORATORY GENERALIST
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Jan 1996 - Jan 2009
Performed various tasks, which included overseeing the Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Urinalysis labs. Provided training and management to new staff members. Completed laboratory testing and developed procedures. Analyzed functional selects of the lab for diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention. Maintained records on performance, quality control, remedial action plans, quality improvements and procedure manuals. Developed comprehensive test results, which provided information to a variety of departments Show less
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graduate student
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May 2006 - Dec 2008
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Abington Memorial Hospital
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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LABORATORY MANAGER
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Jan 1998 - Jan 2005
Oversaw all aspects of a large laboratory. Served as an Educational Coordinator for the School of Medical Technology. Designed and implemented a comprehensive histology training program. Directed and managed 11 staff members. Handled all work scheduling, training and payroll. Managed a $500,000 budget and a $250,000 research grant. Provided support as a Laboratory Safety Officer. Hired and trained staff members. Developed and implemented new methodologies.Worked extensively with surgeons and oncology professionals. Successfully decreased hazardous waste costs by 37% and increased immunohistochemistry menu by 50%. Reduced overall budget costs by 20%. Introduced new testing for Oncology Services and Treatment Show less
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ALBERT EINSTEIN HOSPITAL
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Brazil
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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PATHOLOGY SPECIALIST
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Jan 1992 - Jan 1998
Championed the re-opening of the Electron Microscopy and Image Analysis laboratories. Oversaw all aspects of Immunohistochemistry, Immunoflourenscense and EM.
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PATHOLOGY SPECIALIST
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Jan 1992 - Jan 1998
Served as a key member on a team that handled multiple research protocols. Performed various laboratory testing. Interpreted and reported test results according to protocols.Published in Journal of Molecular Pathology.Implemented PP65 testing for Transplant Services.Integrally involved with Orthopedics, Gastroenterology,Transplant,and Urology services
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Education
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2007 - 2008
Arcadia University
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Clinical Research Coordination -
Holy Family University
Masters Degree, Business Administration -
Widener University
Bachelor of Science, Allied Health
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