Experience

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  Community medical center

  Jun 1999 - Aug 2001

  Medical technologist

  Generalist: Worked in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory except microbiology.

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  Community hospital

  Aug 2001 - May 2004

  Medical technologist

  Generalist: Worked in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory.

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  Montana department of public health and human services

  May 2004 - Oct 2009

  Clinical laboratory scientist

  Performed several molecular diagnostic tests for the detection of numerous infectious diseases and bioterrorism agents. Use of enzyme-linked immunoassay for the detection of communicable diseases. Used traditional microbiology techniques for the detection and identification of enteric diseases, food contaminants, and tuberculosis. Validation studies of new testing platforms and test methodologies. Additional responsibilities included QC and QA, inventory and ordering, equipment maintenance, preparing quality control materials, assisting supervisors with maintaining regulatory compliance, and problem-solving. Proficient with BSL3 containment procedure. Show less

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  Kaiser permanente

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2012

  Laboratory supervisor

  Supervise the day to day operations of three Medical Office Laboratories. The three medical offices serve over 50,000 Kaiser members in the Denver area. Managed a diverse team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Clinical Laboratory Technicians, and Phlebotomists. Ensured compliance with CLIA regulations. Acted as a representative for the Clinical Laboratory in each of the Medical Offices and Kaiser Clinics. From November 2009 until December of 2010, I worked in the Molecular Diagnostic section of the Kaiser Regional Reference Laboratory performing viral load testing, and other molecular diagnostic testing. Show less

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  Uchealth

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2018

  Clinical laboratory scientist

  Work safely with various chemicals while maintaining requirements of the chemical hygiene plan and OSHA regulations. Perform clinical diagnostic tests using gas chromatography, GC/MS, clot based and chromogenic coagulation assays, and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. Ensure the efficient daily operation of the Clinical Laboratory by assisting supervisors in problem solving, maintaining regulatory compliance, instrument maintenance, QC and QA, inventory and ordering, and preparing quality control materials and reagents. Show less

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  Colorado department of public health and environment

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Laboratory technologist
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  Family health west

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Clinical laboratory supervisor

  Coordinate and ensure the proper documentation of all quality assurance and quality control activities within the Clinical Laboratory. Including but not limited to new test verification, competency assessment, proficiency testing, IQCP, SOP updates, and ensure compliance with all CAP regulatory requirements. Assist with routine testing including microbiology, sample collection, and phlebotomy.

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  Quidelortho

  Dec 2020 - now

  Field application specialist