Dayna Collins

Experience

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  London Health Sciences Centre

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2002

  Medical Laboratory Technologist

  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.• Routinely performed medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, analysis in accordance to SOP's in Core Laboratory setting that included Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Blood Banking using various laboratory instruments• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results• Recorded, reported and posted test results using Cerner• Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results• Performed regular maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality and longevity Show less

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  Public Health Ontario

  Sept 2002 - Jul 2022

  Monitors and reports QMS related KPIs, recommends steps to achieve greater effectiveness, quality assurance and provides regular updates to local and senior leadership team & supports daily production & quality operations.Engages in year end spends, capital planning, procurement, RFPs, ordering supplies and inventory.Active participant in quality assurance programs including on site evaluations with IQMH, internal audits and employee competency.Leadership skills including supervising departmental staff, creating & executing training plans, competency assessments, lead meetings, JHSC and scheduling.Participates in Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) surveys and laboratory audits, providing guidance and support to Managers in preparation for, during and at conclusion of audit processes.Initiates CAPAs, conducts investigations to address non-conformance's, ensuring timely review, follow-up on, closure and approval of CAPAs.Provides support & guidance to PHO Laboratory staff to provide high quality clinical testing services, improve compliance to site specific regulatory requirements, meeting needs of stakeholders/clients & supports Senior team, Operational lead, Manager in daily operations.Assists in establishing validation protocols and method verifications programs to ensure compliance and site standardization.Troubleshoots routine and complex issues with quality control and problem solving processing or testing inconsistencies with samples.Approached with confidence in development, review and approval of SOPs for CL2 & CL3, project status reports, or presenting data/experimental findings, Work Instructions, Forms and QA/RA documentation, and follow up on review.Plans and performs laboratory diagnostic testing and or research projects including collating, analyzing and interpreting complex data and results.Continually improves knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs Show less Certified JHSC member for 5 years in Workers Health & Safety (WHSC)Works collaboratively with managers and supervisors in promotion of workplace specific health and safety through information, interpretation, advice and facilitation of training sessions staff regarding Containment Level 3 Biosafety, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, changes to Occupational Health and Safety legislation, fire safety.Conducts monthly PHO London laboratory inspections, evaluates and identifies hazards that may be available.Provides support to Laboratory staff regarding laboratory safety practices, coordinates chemical waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal, TDG and safety related issues.Participates in Accreditation Canada (AC) Diagnostics laboratory audit process and provides guidance and support to managers in preparation for, during and at conclusion of audit processesAssists staff in completion and review of WSIB submissions and safety accident/incident reports, working closely with Safety OfficerOrganized, reviewed and tracked respiratory N95 fit testing for laboratory staff, arranged for fit testing Maintains current material safety data sheet (MSDS) sheet file for all controlled products; maintaining inventories of all chemicals and biological materialsFamiliar with PHO Laboratories Hazardous Waste Information Network (HWIN) Knowledge of HPTA, PHAC import permits, CL2 compliance and experience CL3 certification. Ensures compliance with Canadian Biosafety and Biosecurity Standard and Guidelines (CBSG)Responsible for monitoring and organizing certification classes for staff with approved contract holders such as Work Place Medical for First Aid & CPR/AEDAided during employee work refusalConducts training sessions for CL2 & CL3 stakeholders and prepares training materials, leads safety orientations for new staff. Show less • Accurately performed medical laboratory clinical tests, procedures, and analysis in accordance to laboratory SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) in all areas* Parasitological examination and identification of fecal samples for intestinal parasites on stained hematoxylin smears, acid fast smears and concentrates• Performed and lead Coronavirus 229E & OC43 research for Molecular controls• Knowledge of principles and practices of clinical / environmental microbiology and water bacterial analysis,• Enteric Bacteriology and isolation using culture methods and biochemicals• Mycobacteriology knowledge involving isolation of Tuberculosis and other Mycobacteria species using acid fast staining, culture and NAAT assays• Virus Culture/Isolation using tissue cultures, shell vials and plate methods• Isolation and identification of Neisseria gonorrhea and Neisseria meningitidis using culture, biochemicals and NAAT• Identification of Chlamydia using NAAT testing procedure• Molecular/Real time PCR/Multiplex testing for detection and or characterization of infectious respiratory agents isolated from human specimens in multiple strains such as, Influenza, RSV, Adenovirus, BOCA virus, Coronavirus, Parainfluenza, Rhinovirus, Enterovirus, Metapneumovirus and COVID-19• Clostridium difficile toxin detection using immunological assays such as EIA, ELISA and nucleic acid amplification LAMP technology• High Volume Testing immunological procedures for detection and characterization of infectious agents isolated from humans involving Hepatitis, HIV, Rubella, Syphilis and Preventable Diseases including Measles, Mumps, Varicella, Herpes and Cytomegalovirus blood serology• Validation and implementation of testing procedures and computer systems LIS• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards• Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints Show less

  • Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist 2

    Nov 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Joint Health & Safety Representative

    May 2016 - Jun 2022

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

    Sept 2002 - Nov 2017
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  Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Integrated Manager, Laboratory Services

  Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members at two hospital laboratory locations, directly overseeing 24 staff membersCompliance to best practice aligned with Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) surveillance programs for communicable diseaseConducts meetings and regular one on ones with staffExperience in unionized environment (OPSEU) and non-unionized environments (ESA)Organizes, administers and directs daily Laboratory ServicesEvaluates new and existing products/equipment for effectiveness and efficiencyEvaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.Participates in short term and long term planning for hospital and departmental goalsEnforces policies related to Code of Conduct, Workplace Health & Safety, Workplace Violence and Harassment, maintains compliance with licensing/regulatory bodiesEnsures patient safety, infection prevention and controlWorking in accordance with "Just Culture" policy to educate and support staff regarding errors and event reporting as opportunity to learn and increase qualityRecommends actions to Directors related to financial and service deliveryInterviewed & onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.Supports COIVID-19 response in alignment with provincial standardsOversees standardization of best practices, providing solutions and advice for challenging health, safety and work processed Show less

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  Accreditation Canada

  Jun 2022 - now

  ACD/IQMH Assessor
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  Alexandra Hospital

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Integrated Manager, Laboratory Services
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  Public Health Ontario

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2023

  Team Lead, Biological Safety Officer

  ● Oversees, prepares, develops, supports and maintains Occupational Health & Safety programs, Standard Operating Procedures and policies including Plan of Administrative Oversight,Biosecurity, and Biosafety province wide, across 11 PHO Laboratory sites● Manages accident/incident investigations and reports providing preventative and corrective action ● Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) certified member● CL3 supervisor, oversees CL3 program and performance verification testing for Toronto CL3, London CL2/CL3 Convertible space and Ottawa CL3● Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), ISO, Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACD), Canadian Biosafety Standards (CBS), Human Pathogen and Toxin Act (HPTA) requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.● Directed post-accident investigations, prepared reports to identifying accident root cause and prevention strategies● Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for employees, and medical residents, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.● Performed gap analysis of Canadian Biosafety Standards 2nd & 3rd edition for all 11 PHO locations providing a report on gaps and working with sites to create actions plans addressing gaps● Site lead in PHAC inspections for Containment Level 3 (CL3) and CL2/CL3 convertible space licensure with Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)● Knowledge of research safety, including issuance of internal permits for CL1, CL2 and CL3 activities and commissioning and decommissioning of labs● Maintains PHO Laboratories Human Pathogen & Toxin Act registration Active Participant in Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network (CPHLN) and Biosafety Officers Network (BSON) providing national● Worked directly with Quality team, participates in weekly Quality & Safety meetings, assists in document preparation and verification of regulatory standards● Procurement of vendors and contracts Show less

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  Lawson Health Research Institute

  Oct 2023 - now

  Biological & Radiation Safety Officer