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Heather Patton is a seasoned healthcare professional with expertise in laboratory management, quality control, and quality assurance. She has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, including roles as Director of Health Careers, Medical Technologist, and Laboratory Supervisor. Patton holds an MBA and a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, and is certified as a Medical Technologist and an Associate in Healthcare Administration (ACHE).

Credentials

  • ACHE
    American College of Healthcare Executives
    Feb, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Medical Technologist
    American Medical Technologists
    Apr, 2010
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Odessa College Continuing Education
    • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
    • Director of Health Careers
      • Aug 2019 - Present
      • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

  • Texas Oncology
    • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
    • Medical Technologist
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2019
      • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

  • Midland Memorial Hospital
    • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
    • Lab Shift Supervisor
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
      • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

      • Supervise 20 employees o Performance Evaluations o Competencies o Professional Development o Time/Payroll Management o Staff Training & Development o Process Evaluation• Perform high complexity testing in the clinical setting o Generalist in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Microbiology• Revise laboratory policies and procedures• Submit Quarterly Reports• Ensure Department Cooperation within Hospital System

  • Immucor, Inc.
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • RBC Testing Supervisor
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      • Supervise 15 employeeso Performance Evaluationso Competencieso Professional Developmento Time/Payroll Management• Responsible for all aspects of the Laboratory operations within the Red Cell Testing departmento Inventory Controlo Revision of Policies & Procedureso Staff Training & Developmento Process Evaluation• Coordinate manufacturing between several departments to ensure that both internal and external customers’ needs are meto Complied with specified delivery timelineso Ensured product quality prior to releaseo Expedited reagent re-manufacture within adjusted timeline • Investigational reporting to comply with manufacturing guidelineso Out of Specification & Deviation Reportingo Investigated Reagent Cost/Losso Ensure FDA Manufacturing Guidelines are met

  • Atlanta Medical Center
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Laboratory Night Shift Supervisor
      • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      • Supervise 10-15 laboratory employeeso Performance Evaluationso Competencieso Professional Developmento Time/Payroll Management• Perform high complexity testing in the clinical settingo Generalist in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Microbiology• Revise laboratory policies and procedures

  • Odessa Regional Medical Center
    • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
    • Evening Shift Lead/Phlebotomy Supervisor
      • Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
      • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

      • Supervise 10-15 laboratory employeeso Performance Evaluationso Competencieso Professional Development• Revise laboratory policies and procedures• Perform high complexity testing in the clinical setting o Generalist in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, and Microbiology• Project Management o Microbiology - Urine Culture Sample Collection and Stability o Instrument Method Comparison

  • Ameritox
    • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
    • Toxicology Specialist Assistant
      • Apr 2008 - Oct 2010
      • Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

      • Investigational reporting of both therapeutic and illicit drug abuse• Performed high complexity testing for a toxicology reference laboratoryo Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometry (GSMS)o Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometry (LCMS)• Performed quality control and retesting for results verificationo Internal Standard, Quality Control, and Specimen Integrity

Education

  • 2012 - 2013
    American InterContinental University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 2004 - 2006
    The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 2002 - 2004
    Odessa College
    Associate of Science - AS, General Studies

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