Laura Bridges

Experience

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  Floyd Medical Center

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Medical Laboratory Technologist (Generalist)

  Performed daily testing in microbiology and hematology

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  Harbin Clinic Lab

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  Medical Laboratory Technician

  - Worked as a generalist tech in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and serology.- Familiar with: Abbott Areoset, Architect ci8200, Axsym, Cell-Dyn TOSOH G7 Horiba DX120 Clinitek Advantus

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  Harbin Clinic

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2011

  Supervise departmentUpdate and write procedures for new tests or specimen requirements (e.g. Campylobacter and Shiga toxin antigen testing)Work in decision support and build test within our LIS (CCA ASPYRA)Utilize State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillances Systems (SENDSS) to alert local and state health agenciesConduct quality control on media, kits, reagents and microbiology instrumentationCompose yearly antimicrobial reportsGather information to help in the justification of acquiring new or updated tests (e.g. molecular testing and upgrading a Microbiology Walkaway System)Process blood, urine, stool, sputum, spinal fluids and other samples for in-house and reference lab testingPerform daily bench work as a microbiologistWork as a start-up tech throughout the other departments in the lab - maintain and ensure quality assurance and quality control on Siemens Walkaway 96 plus, Abbott Architects ci8200, Abbott Axsym, TOSH G7, Horiba Dx120 and Clinitek AdvantusMicrosoft office used to complete reports and documentation listed above Additional Tasks Performed IntermittentlyFill in for Quality Assurance coordinator and Interface Project Manager - duties include interface mapping between analyzers and LIS, interpret error logs for needed corrections, test dictionary, read HL7 logs and find data necessary for troubleshooting; fluent with Quest and LabCorp dictionary servicesFill in for phlebotomy and front office secretary - familiar with Allscripts and AthenaNet billing and demographicsLiaison between lab and after-hours clinicAssist with POL, order entry and billingCommunicate questions and answers directly with physicians and nursesInterpret orders for reference lab testingOversee and train personnel for lab proceduresMaintain analyzers and ensure quality assurance and quality control (Abbott I-STAT and Siemens Clinitek Urine Analyzer Show less

  • Generalist Medical Technologist

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Lead Tech Microbiology

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2011

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist (Generalist)

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2007
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  Harbin Clinic Lab

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  - Routine daily applications of LIS (Aspyra/CCA)- Interface mapping between LIS and analyzers- Interpret error logs for needed corrections- Test dictionary- Read HL7 logs and find data necessary for troubleshooting- Fluent with Quest and LabCorp lab dictionary of services- Receive orders and review results in Allscripts and AthenaNet billing and demographics - Assist with POL, order entry, and billing- Communicate questions and answers directly with doctors and nurses- Interpret orders for reference lab testing- Oversee and train personnel for lab procedures- Maintain analyzers and ensure quality assurance and quality control - Abbott- ISTAT- Update and write proceures for lab protocols

  • Fill in for Quality Assurance cordinator and Interface Project Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Liaison between lab and after hours clinic

    Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
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  Affinity Medical Center

  May 2012 - Feb 2018

  Medical Laboratory Technician
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  Aultman Hospital

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Medical Laboratory Technician
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  Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

  Laboratory Informations System Coordinator
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  InductiveHealth Informatics

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Client Success Manager

    May 2023 - now

  • Senior System Analyst/ Project Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2023