Samantha Hediger

Experience

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  OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2020

  Medical Laboratory Technician

  Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis. Conduct lab tests in areas of Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation. 2 years specialization in microbiology. Collect, organize, and analyze blood, stool, urine, and other body fluid samples. Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and specimens for microscopic examination; perform laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation. Show less

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  OSF St. Anthony's Health Center

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

  Interim Lead Chemistry Tech

  Interim Lead Chemistry Tech, OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center Validation of brand new Cobas 311 and Cobas 6000 analyzers. Ordering and managing inventory for the department. Coordinate and write schedule for 15+ employees. Wrote the Standard Operating Procedures for the chemistry department. Trained and evaluated other techs. Completed accurate CAP Surveys in a timely manner.

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  Mercy

  Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

  Microbiology Technician

  Isolate and identify distinct species of bacteria, viruses, and molds by plate method or by mass spectrometry for all of Mercy’s and Mercy’s sister hospitals and clinics. Perform complex PCR testing for C. diff, MRSA, and other organisms. Present doctors with antibiotic options susceptible to individual patient samples. Over 250+ daily Covid testing by PCR. Monitor quality control and document temperatures.

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  GCA LABS

  Apr 2021 - now

  Microbiology Manager

  Screen medical marijuana for Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Aspergillus species by qPCR or plate method. Validations of new matrixes, BioMerieux Gene-Up, and side-by-side analyzer comparison testing. Wrote several Standard Operating Procedures and validations. Directly working with clients to solve contamination issues in their facilities. Monitor and document environment, equipment, and utensil sterilizations. Gathering and organizing certificates of analyses and other important documents to obtain and maintain ISO 17025 accreditations. Interacts closely with Quality Management and all team members to identify and aid in the implementation of data security, integrity, or efficiency improvements. Show less