Tamara Proudfit
Bradford
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated with 13 plus years experience in problem-solving, service and time management within the medical laboratory field. I recently completed my bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science. I am an ASCP certified MLS. I look forward to the idea of facing challenges that any new skill may present. I would enjoy the opportunity to apply my experience, talents and knowledge to your team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance/Compliance Manager
The Jackson Clinic, P.A.
11.2022 - Current
- Provide backup to current LIS administrator
- Review end of month quality control records and maintenance documentation for all areas of laboratory
- Handle CAP and API proficiency testing assignments, submissions, and ordering.
- Troubleshooting shifts and trends in quality control, establishing ranges and SD for chemistry quality control
- Responsible for periodic maintenance schedule and review/troubleshooting in chemistry, assign and review 6 month calibration verification/AMR requirements and pipette verification
- Gather data points and submit new test validation studies
- File all end of month signed from pathology director
- Writing of new procedures as required and ensuring current Quality Assurance manual and guidelines are as up to date as possible.
- Assist staff with MLT generalist tasks and duties as needed with benchwork and troubleshooting mechanical/analytical errors
- Point-of-Care Testing education coordinator, including training new POC personnel, review maintenance an quality control documents
- Active in leadership role within the laboratory and liaison with physician teams and nursing personnel for troubleshooting and improvements
LIS ADMINISTRATOR
The Jackson Clinic, PA
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Responsible for the management of the ongoing operations of the Laboratory Information System; to include table definition, staff training and support, trouble shooting, and assists in planning and preparation for expansion and upgrades of the system
- Resolves problems pertaining to LIS including order choice definition, printing of reports, and monitoring/updating of tests
- Responsible for insuring patient test results are transmitted to the electronic medical record and for notifying appropriate personnel if a problem occurs
- Suggests and implements policies and procedures
- Makes recommendations for improvements
- Performs job duties of staff technologists and rotates through bench positions and remote satellite labs as LIS workload allows
- Responsible for keeping bench skills current in all areas of the laboratory
- Performs procedures in all sections of the laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified supervisor, including specimen collection
- Responsible for the processing and analyzing patient as well as quality control specimens on the following: Vitros 950, Vitros 5,1, Vitros 5600, Triage Meter, Afinion, Tosoh G8, TOSOH AIA 2000 (Chemistry), Beckman Coulter LH750, Sysmex 1000 (Hematology), CA series 600 (Coagulation), Clinitek (Urinalysis), Siemens Walkaway, Quidel Solana, Quidel Sofia (Microbiology/Immunology/Serology)
- Performs procedures in Microbiology that require special judgement skills and diligence in problem solving for patient management including: performing and interpreting gram stains, differentiating between normal body flora and pathogenic organisms, knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility rules and guidelines established by CLSI
- Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implements necessary remedial action
- Review of monthly quality control and maintenance of Vitros 5600 to ensure quality performance; troubleshooting clerical and/or mechanical errors and 6 month calibration verifications as required.
MLT, GENERALIST
The Jackson Clinic, PA
04.2011 - 11.2021
- Performed job duties of staff technologists and rotated through bench positions and remote satellite labs as LIS workload allowed
- Responsible for keeping bench skills current in all areas of the laboratory
- Performed procedures in all sections of the laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified supervisor, including specimen collection
- Responsible for the processing and analyzing patient as well as quality control specimens on various laboratory instruments
- Performed procedures in Microbiology that require special judgement skills and diligence in problem solving for patient management
- Followed defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implemented necessary remedial action
- Reviewed monthly quality control and maintenance of laboratory instruments to ensure quality performance; troubleshooting clerical and/or mechanical errors and calibration verifications as required.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST -
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2022
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05.2011
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- MS Office
- Information Confidentiality
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Change Implementation
- Documentation
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with LIS personnel, medical staff, and coworkers
- Compliance Monitoring
- Training development
- Training and education
- Attention to Detail
Personal Information
Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Timeline
Quality Assurance/Compliance Manager
The Jackson Clinic, P.A.
11.2022 - Current
LIS ADMINISTRATOR
The Jackson Clinic, PA
11.2021 - 11.2022
MLT, GENERALIST
The Jackson Clinic, PA
04.2011 - 11.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST -
Thomas University
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN -
Jackson State Community College
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