Susan K Baker

Susan K Baker

Lab Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Lab Operations, Medical Technologist, Trainer, Lean Six Sigma and National Board Certified Teacher

  • Education

    • University of Central Oklahoma

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      Bachelor of Science (BS) Biology
    • Oklahoma State University

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      Pre-Pharmacy Studies

      Activities and Societies: Color Guard, Tau Beta Sigma

  • Experience

    • Oklahoma City Indian Clinic

      Jul 1995 - Aug 2001
      Lab Manager

      Designed laboratory for new clinic site, including physical placement of layout and instrument selection. Wrote the Policy and Procedure Manuals and attained CLIA certification for the laboratory.Was responsible for all aspects of the laboratory including: ▪ patient specimen collection and testing ▪ quality control and quality assurance ▪ instrument maintenance and repair ▪ result reporting ▪ lab staff training and competencies ▪ staffing ▪ supply procurement ▪ budgeting ▪ monthly board reports. Show less

    • Putnam City Schools

      Aug 2001 - Mar 2011
      Biology Teacher

      During my tenure I taught Biology, AP Biology, and Biotechnology courses. Consistently had students successfully complete the College Board AP Biology exam for college credit. Served as a Teacher Leader in the BBDiscovery Program through Oklahoma City Community College to bring a biotechnology curriculum into high school classrooms. I achieved National Board Certification in AYA Science-Biology. Was honored as High School Science Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association. Show less

    • Mercy

      Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
      Manager

      My responsibilities included overseeing approximately 30 clinic laboratories in Oklahoma. This included evaluating staff to verify proficiency and competency, and ensuring all labs were always CLIA compliant and inspection-ready. Additionally I assisted with: ▪ creating standard Policy and Procedure manuals ▪ evaluating new equipment and test methodologies ▪ helping with supply orders ▪ job description standardization Furthermore, as a hospital lab department manager, my duties also included: ▪ staffing and scheduling ▪ budgeting and cost reductions ▪ quality control and quality assurance ▪ co-worker engagement ▪ performance monitoring and evaluations ▪ team building Revised and oversaw the laboratory Quality Assurance program. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MT(ASCP); NBCT

  • Volunteer Experience

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