Experience

North Ottawa Community Health System

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Grand Haven, Michigan



UP Health System - Marquette

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Point of Care Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2017

  Marquette, Michigan, United States In addition to assisting as a bench tech in the core laboratory, I took on the additional position of Point of Care Coordinator for UPHS-Marquette, overseeing all decentralized testing both in house and throughout 21 clinics. POC testing at these facilities includes both waived, non-waived and PPM testing. Notable achievements during my time as POCC: 1. I facilitated implementation of a Thromboelastography program, resulting in reduced blood product usage, and increased favorable… Show more In addition to assisting as a bench tech in the core laboratory, I took on the additional position of Point of Care Coordinator for UPHS-Marquette, overseeing all decentralized testing both in house and throughout 21 clinics. POC testing at these facilities includes both waived, non-waived and PPM testing. Notable achievements during my time as POCC: 1. I facilitated implementation of a Thromboelastography program, resulting in reduced blood product usage, and increased favorable outcome for our open heart patients and trauma victims. 2. Redevelopment of interdepartmental PPM Competency Assessment Program. 3. Recipient of the 2016 LifePoint Mercy Award

• Medical Technologist-Core Laboratory

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2017

  Marquette, Michigan, United States Medical Technologist working in the Core laboratory of UP Health System, Marquette. Rotated through all major departments of the core lab, including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Coagulation. Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on all laboratory analyzers, as well as assisted with phlebotomy when necessary.